Join Us for a Webinar: Educational Options for our Children: Finding the Best Fit Tuesday, Apr. 28th from 1-2:30 pm (CT) via Zoom Choosing the right educational path for an adopted or foster child can feel overwhelming. Public school, private school, homeschool-which option best supports their unique needs? In this interactive discussion, we'll explore the pros and
TBRI® is an attachment-based, informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is based on years of attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research, the heartbeat of TBRI® is connection. Module
Join us and the Mixed Roots Foundation for their 8th Annual Adoptee Day with the Minnesota Twins! The fun begins with a pregame meetup at Hope Breakfast Bar, where rally towels will be distributed before heading to Target Field to cheer on the Twins!
The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility, have limited business hour availability, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. In this track, you will complete your education over a four-week period. In addition to pre- and post-tests to assess your learning, each week you will participate in a required, pre-scheduled check-in with
The in-person track is best suited for individuals who need or desire to complete their education quickly, prefer in-person learning and/or those who have previously completed education and want a refresher course. This track will primarily take place during two live consecutive days (Friday/Saturday) with minimal use of the online learning management system which includes
This education option is a balance between our in-person and online Foster Care & Adoption Education Class options. It is best suited for individuals who want to move swiftly and prefer a blended learning style. Your education will begin with an online pre-test as well as introductory and guest speaker sections of online learning. This
The group was created to provide foster and adoptive caregivers who are part of the Pride community an opportunity to connect about their experiences as foster and adoptive parents. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Participants may have worked with, or currently be working with, any agency/county for foster care or any type of
Join us for a monthly group for birth parents who made voluntary adoption plans in Minnesota. This group intends to build meaningful connections, share resources, and strengthen your support system. Meeting Details This group meets online and takes place on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). There is no cost to
This group is intended to support families after home study approval while awaiting placement, with placement, or after a finalized adoption. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Participants must be working or have previously worked with CH/LSS for their foster care or adoption process. Meeting Details This group meets online and takes place on
For Families Interested in International Adoption After completing Application Part 1, all families planning to pursue an international adoption through Children's Home are required to complete this class to meet your education requirements. It is helpful to have a majority of your Application Part 2 completed prior to attending this class. This two-day class familiarizes
