Adult 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
A Support Group for Adoptees Ages 5-13 This event series includes a corresponding Parent Group taking place concurrently In our adoptee support groups, we engage in age-appropriate discussions and activities about diversity and culture, friendship, race, school issues, adoption, and birth families to help build connections among adoptees. Each group is open to adopted children
Our longtime partner and current India in-country representative, Elizabeth Abraham, will be visiting us! As part of her visit to Minnesota, we are holding a gathering so that Elizabeth will be able to visit with adoptees of all ages and their loved ones. If you have a connection to Elizabeth, adopting from India and/or the
Open 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 CH/LSS 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 funding
Education and support for prospective infant adoptive families while they wait for placement. Participants must be working with CH/LSS for their domestic infant adoption process. Each session will have a topic in which education is offered or provided by agency staff and will allow time for participants to connect. This group meets: Online, In-Person or
This group is for adult adoptees and birth parents who are not related to one another and who are considering, or active in, search and reunion or have searched and the other party is not open to contact. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Members are supportive of one another and willing to share
Panel Discussion: Adoption Scams Wednesday, October 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT) Please join us as we host a panel of families who will share stories and advice surrounding adoption scams. We will also talk about commonly seen adoption scams, questions you can ask, things to look out for, and what to do if you suspect one.
Join Us for Community & Connection Connect2Connect provides opportunities for foster and adoptive families to connect with one another and build relationships in an in-person, interactive, and fun way. Connect2Connect is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. Eveland Family Farm Friday, October 20, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. -
A support group for individuals who have an adult (18+) child adopted through any type of adoption (infant, international, foster care adoption). Sessions will be held online. Parents from any placing agency/county are welcome to attend. While each story is unique, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences.
One of the most significant factors in adoptee's identity-building process is returning to and exploring their country of birth. Join Ties Adoptive Family Travel staff and former participants to learn what you should look for in a heritage program, the advantages and disadvantages of group vs. individual travel, the best age to travel, how adoptees
