BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CHLSS | Trusted Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption and Kinship Services - ECPv6.18.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chlss.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CHLSS | Trusted Adoption, Foster Care, Post-Adoption and Kinship Services REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20290311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20291104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20300310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20301103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20310309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20311102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20320314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20321107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20330313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20331106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20340312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20341105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270129T170000 DTSTAMP:20261105T134926Z CREATED:20260828T124335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T134926Z UID:10001930-1801213200-1801242000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Infant Adoption Class DESCRIPTION:For Minnesota Families Interested in Infant Adoption\nAfter completing Application Part 1\,families planning to pursue an infant adoption through Children’s Home take this next step. \nThese classes introduce the legal adoption process in Minnesota\, the importance of openness in adoption and strategies you can use for adoption outreach. You will also hear from people across the adoption circle who share their adoption experiences. \nTopics include the adoption process and options\, an overview of the steps and timelines for completing a legal adoption\, considerations for adoptive parenting\, understanding the birth parent experience\, parenting children of different heritage\, supporting openness in adoption and using your personal network\, social media and other channels for adoption outreach. \nTo fulfill the education requirement\, families must complete both the recorded on-demand and live trainings. \nComplete the on-demand portion of the training at your convenience before the required live session. You will receive access to the online learning management system three weeks before the scheduled live session. This section takes approximately six to seven hours to complete and must be finished before the live training. Please keep this in mind when selecting a live training date. The live portion of the training takes place on Microsoft Teams or in person at our St. Paul office\, depending on the date you select. Following the live session\, you will receive additional on-demand training modules to complete at your convenience. Complete all education sessions to receive a training certificate\, which is required before the home study process begins. \nCost: The cost for pre-adoption training is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This Education Fee will be invoiced following your completion of the live training. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Wendy Kleiser at wendy.kleiser@chlss.org or 651.255.2271. \nRegistration must be received prior to class. \n\n\n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select the live session date you would like to attend:*\n \n \n Online: Friday\, January 29\, 2027\n \n \n \n In Person: Friday\, April 16\, 2027\n \n \n \n Online: Friday\, July 23\, 2027\n \n \n \n In-Person: Friday\, October 15\, 2027\n Each applicant must attend the live session.Applicant 1 Name:*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 1 Email:*\n \n Applicant 2 Name:\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 2 Email:\n \n Primary Phone:CAPTCHA\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/infant-adoption-two-day-class-october-9-10-2025-3/2027-01-29/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Infant Adoption Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Infant-Adoption-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org GEO:44.989629;-93.2030617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Children’s Home – St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street Saint Paul MN 55108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Eustis Street:geo:-93.2030617,44.989629 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270201T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270201T193000 DTSTAMP:20260612T162124Z CREATED:20260602T143851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T162124Z UID:10001841-1801503000-1801510200@chlss.org SUMMARY:Adoptee Support Group for Kids DESCRIPTION:Adoptees ages 5-13 are invited to engage in age-appropriate discussions and activities about heritage\, friendship\, school issues\, adoption\, and birth families to help build connections among adoptees. Parents/caregivers are invited to attend a corresponding parent support group that takes place concurrently. \n\nMeets monthly\, September through April .\nTakes place on the first Monday of the month (except September)\, from 5:30-7:30p.m.\, in at Children’s Home\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108\nThe eight-session series is now FREE thanks to a generous gift from the Schulze Foundation and includes the cost of the corresponding parent session that meets at the same time as each adoptee support group.\nGroup participation is limited to adoptees only at this time. It is possible that we could provide sibling childcare\, depending on the need.\nDinner will be included at each event (any dietary restrictions can be shared at time of registration).\nQuestions? Contact pas@chlss.org.\n\n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/adoptee-support-group-for-kids/2027-02-01/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design.png GEO:44.989629;-93.2030617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Children’s Home – St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street Saint Paul MN 55108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Eustis Street:geo:-93.2030617,44.989629 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270212T140000 DTSTAMP:20261013T162556Z CREATED:20241009T163157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T162556Z UID:10001921-1802365200-1802440800@chlss.org SUMMARY:International Pre-Adoption Class DESCRIPTION:For Families Interested in International Adoption\nAfter 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. \nThis two-day class familiarizes you with the international adoption process and parenting an adopted child. Topics discussed include Core Issues in Adoption\, Grief/Loss\, Motivation to Adopt\, Attachment\, Transitions\, Transracial Parenting\, plus an Adoptee Panel and an Adoptive Family Panel. \nLocation: This event takes place online. Once registered\, you will receive a link to join prior to the first class. \nDates and Times: This class will take place over the course of two days. \n\nDay 1: Thursday\, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (CT)\nDay 2: Friday\, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CT)\n\nCost: The cost of this class is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This fee must be paid prior to attendance. Online payment form. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Jodi Smith at 651.255.2452 or internationalapp@chlss.org. \n\n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please indicate the class you would like to attend:*\n \n Online | Thursday\, November 12 & Friday\, November 13\, 2026\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, February 11 & Friday\, February 12\, 2027\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, May 6 & Friday\, May 7\, 2027\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, August 12 & Friday\, August 13\, 2027\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, November 11 & Friday\, November 12\, 2027\n Applicant 1 Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 2 Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n PhoneCountry Program*CAPTCHA\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/international-pre-adoption-class-november-13-14-2025/2027-02-11/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:International Adoption Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-header-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270301T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270301T193000 DTSTAMP:20260612T162124Z CREATED:20260602T143851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T162124Z UID:10001842-1803922200-1803929400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Adoptee Support Group for Kids DESCRIPTION:Adoptees ages 5-13 are invited to engage in age-appropriate discussions and activities about heritage\, friendship\, school issues\, adoption\, and birth families to help build connections among adoptees. Parents/caregivers are invited to attend a corresponding parent support group that takes place concurrently. \n\nMeets monthly\, September through April .\nTakes place on the first Monday of the month (except September)\, from 5:30-7:30p.m.\, in at Children’s Home\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108\nThe eight-session series is now FREE thanks to a generous gift from the Schulze Foundation and includes the cost of the corresponding parent session that meets at the same time as each adoptee support group.\nGroup participation is limited to adoptees only at this time. It is possible that we could provide sibling childcare\, depending on the need.\nDinner will be included at each event (any dietary restrictions can be shared at time of registration).\nQuestions? Contact pas@chlss.org.\n\n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/adoptee-support-group-for-kids/2027-03-01/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design.png GEO:44.989629;-93.2030617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Children’s Home – St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street Saint Paul MN 55108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Eustis Street:geo:-93.2030617,44.989629 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270405T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270405T193000 DTSTAMP:20260612T162124Z CREATED:20260602T143851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T162124Z UID:10001843-1806946200-1806953400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Adoptee Support Group for Kids DESCRIPTION:Adoptees ages 5-13 are invited to engage in age-appropriate discussions and activities about heritage\, friendship\, school issues\, adoption\, and birth families to help build connections among adoptees. Parents/caregivers are invited to attend a corresponding parent support group that takes place concurrently. \n\nMeets monthly\, September through April .\nTakes place on the first Monday of the month (except September)\, from 5:30-7:30p.m.\, in at Children’s Home\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108\nThe eight-session series is now FREE thanks to a generous gift from the Schulze Foundation and includes the cost of the corresponding parent session that meets at the same time as each adoptee support group.\nGroup participation is limited to adoptees only at this time. It is possible that we could provide sibling childcare\, depending on the need.\nDinner will be included at each event (any dietary restrictions can be shared at time of registration).\nQuestions? Contact pas@chlss.org.\n\n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/adoptee-support-group-for-kids/2027-04-05/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design.png GEO:44.989629;-93.2030617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Children’s Home – St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street Saint Paul MN 55108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Eustis Street:geo:-93.2030617,44.989629 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270416T170000 DTSTAMP:20261105T134926Z CREATED:20260828T124335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T134926Z UID:10001931-1807866000-1807894800@chlss.org SUMMARY:Infant Adoption Class DESCRIPTION:For Minnesota Families Interested in Infant Adoption\nAfter completing Application Part 1\,families planning to pursue an infant adoption through Children’s Home take this next step. \nThese classes introduce the legal adoption process in Minnesota\, the importance of openness in adoption and strategies you can use for adoption outreach. You will also hear from people across the adoption circle who share their adoption experiences. \nTopics include the adoption process and options\, an overview of the steps and timelines for completing a legal adoption\, considerations for adoptive parenting\, understanding the birth parent experience\, parenting children of different heritage\, supporting openness in adoption and using your personal network\, social media and other channels for adoption outreach. \nTo fulfill the education requirement\, families must complete both the recorded on-demand and live trainings. \nComplete the on-demand portion of the training at your convenience before the required live session. You will receive access to the online learning management system three weeks before the scheduled live session. This section takes approximately six to seven hours to complete and must be finished before the live training. Please keep this in mind when selecting a live training date. The live portion of the training takes place on Microsoft Teams or in person at our St. Paul office\, depending on the date you select. Following the live session\, you will receive additional on-demand training modules to complete at your convenience. Complete all education sessions to receive a training certificate\, which is required before the home study process begins. \nCost: The cost for pre-adoption training is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This Education Fee will be invoiced following your completion of the live training. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Wendy Kleiser at wendy.kleiser@chlss.org or 651.255.2271. \nRegistration must be received prior to class. \n\n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select the live session date you would like to attend:*\n \n \n Online: Friday\, January 29\, 2027\n \n \n \n In Person: Friday\, April 16\, 2027\n \n \n \n Online: Friday\, July 23\, 2027\n \n \n \n In-Person: Friday\, October 15\, 2027\n Each applicant must attend the live session.Applicant 1 Name:*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 1 Email:*\n \n Applicant 2 Name:\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 2 Email:\n \n Primary Phone:CAPTCHA\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/infant-adoption-two-day-class-october-9-10-2025-3/2027-04-16/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Infant Adoption Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Infant-Adoption-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org GEO:44.989629;-93.2030617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Children’s Home – St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street Saint Paul MN 55108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Eustis Street:geo:-93.2030617,44.989629 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270506T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270507T140000 DTSTAMP:20261013T162556Z CREATED:20241009T163157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T162556Z UID:10001922-1809622800-1809698400@chlss.org SUMMARY:International Pre-Adoption Class DESCRIPTION:For Families Interested in International Adoption\nAfter 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. \nThis two-day class familiarizes you with the international adoption process and parenting an adopted child. Topics discussed include Core Issues in Adoption\, Grief/Loss\, Motivation to Adopt\, Attachment\, Transitions\, Transracial Parenting\, plus an Adoptee Panel and an Adoptive Family Panel. \nLocation: This event takes place online. Once registered\, you will receive a link to join prior to the first class. \nDates and Times: This class will take place over the course of two days. \n\nDay 1: Thursday\, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (CT)\nDay 2: Friday\, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CT)\n\nCost: The cost of this class is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This fee must be paid prior to attendance. Online payment form. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Jodi Smith at 651.255.2452 or internationalapp@chlss.org. \n\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please indicate the class you would like to attend:*\n \n Online | Thursday\, November 12 & Friday\, November 13\, 2026\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, February 11 & Friday\, February 12\, 2027\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, May 6 & Friday\, May 7\, 2027\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, August 12 & Friday\, August 13\, 2027\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, November 11 & Friday\, November 12\, 2027\n Applicant 1 Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 2 Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n PhoneCountry Program*CAPTCHA\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/international-pre-adoption-class-november-13-14-2025/2027-05-06/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:International Adoption Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-header-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270723T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270723T170000 DTSTAMP:20261105T134926Z CREATED:20260828T124335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T134926Z UID:10001935-1816333200-1816362000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Infant Adoption Class DESCRIPTION:For Minnesota Families Interested in Infant Adoption\nAfter completing Application Part 1\,families planning to pursue an infant adoption through Children’s Home take this next step. \nThese classes introduce the legal adoption process in Minnesota\, the importance of openness in adoption and strategies you can use for adoption outreach. You will also hear from people across the adoption circle who share their adoption experiences. \nTopics include the adoption process and options\, an overview of the steps and timelines for completing a legal adoption\, considerations for adoptive parenting\, understanding the birth parent experience\, parenting children of different heritage\, supporting openness in adoption and using your personal network\, social media and other channels for adoption outreach. \nTo fulfill the education requirement\, families must complete both the recorded on-demand and live trainings. \nComplete the on-demand portion of the training at your convenience before the required live session. You will receive access to the online learning management system three weeks before the scheduled live session. This section takes approximately six to seven hours to complete and must be finished before the live training. Please keep this in mind when selecting a live training date. The live portion of the training takes place on Microsoft Teams or in person at our St. Paul office\, depending on the date you select. Following the live session\, you will receive additional on-demand training modules to complete at your convenience. Complete all education sessions to receive a training certificate\, which is required before the home study process begins. \nCost: The cost for pre-adoption training is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This Education Fee will be invoiced following your completion of the live training. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Wendy Kleiser at wendy.kleiser@chlss.org or 651.255.2271. \nRegistration must be received prior to class. \n\n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select the live session date you would like to attend:*\n \n \n Online: Friday\, January 29\, 2027\n \n \n \n In Person: Friday\, April 16\, 2027\n \n \n \n Online: Friday\, July 23\, 2027\n \n \n \n In-Person: Friday\, October 15\, 2027\n Each applicant must attend the live session.Applicant 1 Name:*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 1 Email:*\n \n Applicant 2 Name:\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 2 Email:\n \n Primary Phone:CAPTCHA\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/infant-adoption-two-day-class-october-9-10-2025-3/2027-07-23/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Infant Adoption Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Infant-Adoption-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org GEO:44.989629;-93.2030617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Children’s Home – St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street Saint Paul MN 55108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Eustis Street:geo:-93.2030617,44.989629 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270812T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270813T140000 DTSTAMP:20261013T162556Z CREATED:20241009T163157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T162556Z UID:10001923-1818090000-1818165600@chlss.org SUMMARY:International Pre-Adoption Class DESCRIPTION:For Families Interested in International Adoption\nAfter 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. \nThis two-day class familiarizes you with the international adoption process and parenting an adopted child. Topics discussed include Core Issues in Adoption\, Grief/Loss\, Motivation to Adopt\, Attachment\, Transitions\, Transracial Parenting\, plus an Adoptee Panel and an Adoptive Family Panel. \nLocation: This event takes place online. Once registered\, you will receive a link to join prior to the first class. \nDates and Times: This class will take place over the course of two days. \n\nDay 1: Thursday\, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (CT)\nDay 2: Friday\, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CT)\n\nCost: The cost of this class is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This fee must be paid prior to attendance. Online payment form. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Jodi Smith at 651.255.2452 or internationalapp@chlss.org. \n\n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please indicate the class you would like to attend:*\n \n Online | Thursday\, November 12 & Friday\, November 13\, 2026\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, February 11 & Friday\, February 12\, 2027\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, May 6 & Friday\, May 7\, 2027\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, August 12 & Friday\, August 13\, 2027\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, November 11 & Friday\, November 12\, 2027\n Applicant 1 Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 2 Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n PhoneCountry Program*CAPTCHA\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/international-pre-adoption-class-november-13-14-2025/2027-08-12/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:International Adoption Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-header-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271015T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271015T170000 DTSTAMP:20261105T134926Z CREATED:20260828T124335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T134926Z UID:10001933-1823590800-1823619600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Infant Adoption Class DESCRIPTION:For Minnesota Families Interested in Infant Adoption\nAfter completing Application Part 1\,families planning to pursue an infant adoption through Children’s Home take this next step. \nThese classes introduce the legal adoption process in Minnesota\, the importance of openness in adoption and strategies you can use for adoption outreach. You will also hear from people across the adoption circle who share their adoption experiences. \nTopics include the adoption process and options\, an overview of the steps and timelines for completing a legal adoption\, considerations for adoptive parenting\, understanding the birth parent experience\, parenting children of different heritage\, supporting openness in adoption and using your personal network\, social media and other channels for adoption outreach. \nTo fulfill the education requirement\, families must complete both the recorded on-demand and live trainings. \nComplete the on-demand portion of the training at your convenience before the required live session. You will receive access to the online learning management system three weeks before the scheduled live session. This section takes approximately six to seven hours to complete and must be finished before the live training. Please keep this in mind when selecting a live training date. The live portion of the training takes place on Microsoft Teams or in person at our St. Paul office\, depending on the date you select. Following the live session\, you will receive additional on-demand training modules to complete at your convenience. Complete all education sessions to receive a training certificate\, which is required before the home study process begins. \nCost: The cost for pre-adoption training is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This Education Fee will be invoiced following your completion of the live training. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Wendy Kleiser at wendy.kleiser@chlss.org or 651.255.2271. \nRegistration must be received prior to class. \n\n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select the live session date you would like to attend:*\n \n \n Online: Friday\, January 29\, 2027\n \n \n \n In Person: Friday\, April 16\, 2027\n \n \n \n Online: Friday\, July 23\, 2027\n \n \n \n In-Person: Friday\, October 15\, 2027\n Each applicant must attend the live session.Applicant 1 Name:*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 1 Email:*\n \n Applicant 2 Name:\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 2 Email:\n \n Primary Phone:CAPTCHA\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/infant-adoption-two-day-class-october-9-10-2025-3/2027-10-15/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Infant Adoption Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Infant-Adoption-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org GEO:44.989629;-93.2030617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Children’s Home – St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street Saint Paul MN 55108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Eustis Street:geo:-93.2030617,44.989629 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271111T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271112T140000 DTSTAMP:20261013T162556Z CREATED:20241009T163157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T162556Z UID:10001924-1825952400-1826028000@chlss.org SUMMARY:International Pre-Adoption Class DESCRIPTION:For Families Interested in International Adoption\nAfter 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. \nThis two-day class familiarizes you with the international adoption process and parenting an adopted child. Topics discussed include Core Issues in Adoption\, Grief/Loss\, Motivation to Adopt\, Attachment\, Transitions\, Transracial Parenting\, plus an Adoptee Panel and an Adoptive Family Panel. \nLocation: This event takes place online. Once registered\, you will receive a link to join prior to the first class. \nDates and Times: This class will take place over the course of two days. \n\nDay 1: Thursday\, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (CT)\nDay 2: Friday\, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CT)\n\nCost: The cost of this class is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This fee must be paid prior to attendance. Online payment form. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Jodi Smith at 651.255.2452 or internationalapp@chlss.org. \n\n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please indicate the class you would like to attend:*\n \n Online | Thursday\, November 12 & Friday\, November 13\, 2026\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, February 11 & Friday\, February 12\, 2027\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, May 6 & Friday\, May 7\, 2027\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, August 12 & Friday\, August 13\, 2027\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, November 11 & Friday\, November 12\, 2027\n Applicant 1 Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 2 Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n PhoneCountry Program*CAPTCHA\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/international-pre-adoption-class-november-13-14-2025/2027-11-11/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:International Adoption Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-header-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20330722T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20330722T230000 DTSTAMP:20240610T113428Z CREATED:20230803T153954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T113428Z UID:10001154-2005632000-2005686000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Hybrid DESCRIPTION: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. \nYour education will begin with an online pre-test as well as introductory and guest speaker sections of online learning. This can be completed at your convenience prior to the one required live session. The live session is a shorter\, in-person day of learning. Following the in-person session\, you will finish your learning by viewing closing online material and a post-test. \n\n \n \n Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Hybrid\n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select one of the following required in-person dates at 1605 Eustis St\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108:(Required)About a week prior to the live session\, you will receive your account information for the online learning management system.\n \n \n Friday 12/04/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Monday 12/14/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Saturday 01/09/2027; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CT)\n Please select your preference:(Required)For couples: You may opt to be registered under one account or two individual accounts in our learning management system. Note: if you opt to be registered under separate accounts\, each individual must complete all learning modules in their own account in order to receive a certificate of completion. Benefits of separate accounts include: individual access to community portal and drip content\, and coursework can be completed at individual's leisure.\n \n \n One account\n \n \n \n Separate accounts\n \n \n \n I am a single registrant\n Registrant 1Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n \n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n County(Required) Add RemovePhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Registrant 2Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n \n \n \n \n Email\n \n PhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Are you attending this class in order to provide care to a relative/kin child?YesNoDo you need any accommodations?CAPTCHA\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-hybrid/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Foster Care & Adoption Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org GEO:44.989629;-93.2030617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Children’s Home – St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street Saint Paul MN 55108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Eustis Street:geo:-93.2030617,44.989629 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR