• Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Hybrid

    Children's Home - St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States
    Foster Care & Adoption Classes

    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

  • Pride Family Support Group

    In Person or Online
    Support Groups

    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

  • Birth Parent Connection Group

    Online Webinar
    Support Groups

    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

  • Foster Care & Adoption Parent Support Group

    Online Webinar
    Support Groups

    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

  • B.E.S.T. (Basic Education for Safe Travel)

    Blaine Fire Station 11920 Ulysses St. Ne, Blaine, MN, United States
    Educational Events

    This hybrid course combines interactive online learning with hands-on instruction from a certified car seat safety technician. The cost of this class is $25 per person. Locations vary.   This class is also a great option for parents, grandparents, or any caregivers who want to learn more about transporting children safely.  If you are licensed

  • Kidsave Summer Miracles Online Information Session

    Online Webinar
    Information Meetings

    Date: January 15th, 2026 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (CT) Please join us for this free webinar to learn more about the Kidsave Summer Miracles program. During this webinar, you will learn about the requirements and steps to become a host family for a child from Colombia next summer. You will also have the chance

  • Adoption Day Camp 2026

    Adoption Day Camp 2026

    Children's Home - St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States
    Community Events

    Saturday, January 17, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Drop off and pick up: Children's Home Main Office – 1605 Eustis Street, St. Paul, MN We’re launching our day camp series with a Creative Play Day – right at our own office! Join Melon Seed Co. for three STEM activities that spark imagination, build skills,

  • Kidsave Summer Miracles Online Information Session

    Online Webinar
    Information Meetings

    Date: January 19th, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (CT) Please join us for this free webinar to learn more about the Kidsave Summer Miracles program. During this webinar, you will learn about the requirements and steps to become a host family for a child from Colombia next summer. You will also have the chance

  • Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes – Online

    Online Webinar
    Foster Care & Adoption Classes

    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

  • Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group

    Online Webinar
    Support Groups

    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