Events
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Educational Events
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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Online
Online WebinarFoster Care & Adoption ClassesThe 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
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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Online
Online WebinarFoster Care & Adoption ClassesThe 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
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Webinar: Curly Hair Loving Care
Online WebinarEducational EventsJoin Us for a Webinar:Â Curly Hair Loving Care Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 12-1:30 pm (CT) via Zoom This course introduces parents to the connection children have with their hair as well as the needs of textured hair and melanated skin. Parents will gain an understanding of the importance of celebrating ties for children in foster
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Adult Adoptee Support Group
In Person or OnlineSupport GroupsAdult Adoptees from all placing agencies are welcome to attend. While each story is unique, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences. Topics will be suggested, but each month the conversation will be open to relevant, participant-led, discussion. This is a safe, confidential space, the group is facilitated
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Foster & Foster Adopted Youth Retreat
Camp Knutson 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd, Crosslake, MN, United StatesCommunity EventsAn Opportunity for Foster & Foster Adopted Youth to Make New Connections & Build Friendships Friday, October 9-Sunday, October 11, 2026 | Camp Knutson, Crosslake, Minnesota Children’s Home is excited to offer a special opportunity for foster and foster adopted youth (ages 13-17) to spend a weekend among peers who have shared life experiences at
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Pride Family Support Group
In Person or OnlineSupport GroupsThe 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
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Birth Parent Connection Group
Online WebinarSupport GroupsJoin 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
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Foster Care & Adoption Parent Support Group
Online WebinarSupport GroupsThis 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 Children's Home staff. Participants must be working or have previously worked with Children's Home for their foster care or adoption process. Meeting Details This group meets online and takes
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Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
Online WebinarSupport GroupsOpen to pre-adoptive, adoptive, foster, relative and/or kinship caregivers living in Greater Minnesota (outside the Twin Cities Metro Area). This online group is facilitated by Children's Home staff and offers connection, positive parenting strategies, support, and more! After registration, you will receive a link to join the next Zoom session. This service is provided by


