Adult Adoptee Support Group
2024-05-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | In Person or Online
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 by adult adoptee CH/LSS staff.
Participants may have been adopted through any type of adoption (infant, international, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. After registration, you will receive information to join the next session. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Meeting Details
This group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). Meetings alternate between online and in-person options. There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one, multiple, or all dates offered below.
In-person meetings will take place at our main office: 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108.
For virtual meetings, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.

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Online | March 12, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | April 9, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | May 14, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | June 11, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | July 9, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | August 13, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | September 10, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | October 8, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | November 12, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | December 10, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)
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Connect2Connect: LGBTQ+ Community Gathering
2024-05-11 11:45 - 14:00 | Escapology, 1060 Burnsville Ctr, Burnsville, Minnesota, 55306
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.
LSS recognizes that LGBTQ+ families may have different experiences from the larger foster and adoptive community and want to provide a safe and dedicated space for connection with families sharing in those experiences.
Escapology
Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us on May 11, 2024, for a day of escape games at Escapology in Burnsville, Minnesota! We will have the party room space reserved as well as a catered lunch. The game rooms are not tightly spaced, and the doors will remain unlocked for anyone that needs to step out during the activity. Kids under 12 will need to have a trusted adult present during the game.
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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Hybrid
2024-05-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
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 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.

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Monday 4/06/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)

Friday 4/17/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)

Monday 5/11/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)
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Pride Family Support Group
2024-05-13 18:00 - 19:30 | In Person or Online
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 adoption (foster care, infant, international). We ask that participants who are currently in the foster care/adoption process be home study approved. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Meeting Details
This group will meet on the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). Meetings will alternate monthly between online and in-person sessions. There is no cost to attend. Childcare will be offered for in-person groups. You may register to attend one, multiple, or all dates offered below.
In-person meetings will take place at our main office location: 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108.
For virtual meetings, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.

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Online | March 9, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | April 13, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | May 11, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | June 8, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | July 13, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | August 10, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | September 14, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | October 12, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | November 9, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | December 14, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)
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Foster Care & Adoption Parent Support Group
2024-05-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Online Webinar
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 the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT). There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one, multiple, or all dates offered below.
For virtual meetings, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.

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Online | March 10, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | April 14, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | May 12, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | June 9, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | July 14, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | August 11, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | September 8, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | October 13, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | November 10, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | December 8, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)
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Minnesota Birth Certificate Law Change: What You Need to Know (Webinar)
2024-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Webinar
Please join us for our free webinar presented by Molly Crawford, State Registrar for the Office of Vital Records, discussing the recent law change for adoptees accessing original birth certificates.
Adoptee Access to Original Birth Records
Beginning July 1, 2024, adopted people born in Minnesota who are 18 or older will be able to request their original birth certificates from the Minnesota Department of Health. Birth parents named on an original birth record may submit a “Contact Preference Form” to indicate their preference for contact by the adopted person.
Questions? Please contact the Minnesota Department of Health at health.vitalrecords@state.mn.us or651-201-5970. Click here to visit their website.
Please note: This webinar will be taking place at the same time as our regularly scheduled Search and Reunion Support Group. Individuals who register to attend our support group will automatically be invited to join this webinar.
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Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
2024-05-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Webinar
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 made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Meeting Details
This group meets online and takes place on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one, multiple, or all dates offered below.
For virtual meetings, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.

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Online | March 18, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | April 15, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | May 20, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | June 17, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | July 15, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | August 19, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | September 16, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | October 21, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | November 18, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | December 16, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)
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CountyStateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificWhat agency are you working with, or did you work with, for your adoption?Do you need any accommodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration, I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Greater MN Parent Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria:*

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Search and Reunion Support Group
2024-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | In Person or Online
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 their reunion journeys with one another- including their successes, disappointments, and joys! Participants may have been adopted or placed a child through any type of adoption (infant, international, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Meeting Details
This group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT). It alternates between online and in-person meetings.
In-person meetings will take place at our main office: 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108.
For virtual meetings, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.

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In-Person | March 18, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)

Online | April 15, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | May 20, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)

Online | June 17, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | July 15, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)

Online | August 19, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | September 16, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)

Online | October 21, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | November 18, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)

Online | December 16, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)
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Free Adoption & Foster Care Information Webinar
2024-05-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Online Webinar
Free Online Sessions Each Month
This is a great way for families to learn about our adoption and foster care programs.
Meet with staff (virtually) and receive a comprehensive overview of our programs, processes, and fees. Learn basic information about international adoption, infant adoption, foster care, and foster care adoption.
This event will take place online—a great option for families across the U.S. You can join the online webinar from wherever you are. When you register for a webinar, you will receive a link to join the webinar within two days of the session. In each webinar, we will address the programs available to everyone first, then we will cover those available in limited states. Attendees may choose to leave the presentation at any time.
If you have questions, please contact 651.646.7771 or welcome@chlss.org.

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Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group
2024-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Webinar
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. 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 by parents of adult adoptees who are also CH/LSS staff.
After registration, you will receive information to join the next session. Please feel free to register for one, multiple, or all sessions. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Meeting Details
This group meets online and takes place on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT). There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one, multiple, or all dates offered below. Scheduling note: Please note the December date will be on December 18th, the third Wednesday of the month, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT).
For virtual meetings, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.

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Online | March 24, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | April 28, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | May 26, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | June 23, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | July 28, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | August 25, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | September 22, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | October 27, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | November 24, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | December 22, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)
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Car Seat Safety: Child and Restraint Systems (C.A.R.S.) Training
2024-05-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
This 3-hour course is required by the State of Minnesota for any family licensed for children aged 7 years or younger. The class takes place in person and introduces participants to car seat and vehicle safety for children. The cost of the class is $28.50 per person, and completion verification is good for 5 years. This hands-on learning opportunity takes place at 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota. This is a standardize training in the State of MN and families may opt to take the course in a location that better fits their geographic locations.
C.A.R.S Registration and Additional Details

Foster Care & Adoption Orientation (Online)
2024-05-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Webinar
For Minnesota Residents. This is One of Two steps to Get Started Fostering or Adopting from Minnesota Foster Care.
We welcome you to attend this free meeting to learn about fostering and adopting children from within the Minnesota foster care system. This orientation will provide an overview of the process and address details about the children being served, timelines, fees (spoiler: there are practically none!), licensing requirements, and more.
This event will take place online. You can join the online webinars from wherever you are. You will receive a link to complete your webinar registration within two days of registering on this site.
Note: Along with completing this two-hour orientation, you will also need to complete our Foster Care & Adoption Education Class. Many families find it helpful to attend this orientation first because it is less time intensive and will answer many of the general questions you may have about the process.
If you have questions, please contact 651.255.2241 or fcaeducation@chlss.org.

Free Adoption & Foster Care Information Webinar
2024-05-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Webinar
Free Online Sessions Each Month
This is a great way for families to learn about our adoption and foster care programs.
Meet with staff (virtually) and receive a comprehensive overview of our programs, processes, and fees. Learn basic information about international adoption, infant adoption, foster care, and foster care adoption.
This event will take place online—a great option for families across the U.S. You can join the online webinar from wherever you are. When you register for a webinar, you will receive a link to join the webinar within two days of the session. In each webinar, we will address the programs available to everyone first, then we will cover those available in limited states. Attendees may choose to leave the presentation at any time.
If you have questions, please contact 651.646.7771 or welcome@chlss.org.

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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Hybrid
2024-05-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
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 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.

Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Hybrid

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Monday 4/06/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)

Friday 4/17/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)

Monday 5/11/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)
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.

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Children's Home & Olmsted County Relative/Kinship Caregivers Event
2024-06-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Olmsted County Office, 2117 Campus Drive SE, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
You’re Invited to a Shopping-Style Event for Relative and Kinship Caregivers

Join us on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., at the Olmsted County Office for a shopping-style experience providing educational resources and items of need including diapers, coats, backpacks, and hygiene products. This event is made possible by DHS, Children’s Home Society of Minnesota, and Olmsted County.

Cheers to Children's Home!
2024-06-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Lake Monster Brewing, 550 Vandalia Street, St. Paul, MN, 55114, United States
Please join us for a casual, open-house style pub event at Lake Monster Brewing in Saint Paul. We are looking forward to connecting with you, talking about our current programs, and sharing what’s ahead. We hope you can join us in conversation, appetizers, and a beverage while learning about the ways you can engage with Children’s Home.
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Golden Valley Pride
2024-06-08 12:00 - 18:00 | Brookview Park, 200 Brookview Pkwy N, Golden Valley, MN, 55426
Join us for the Golden Valley Pride Festival on June 8, 2024, and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and friends. Be sure to stop by our table, say hello, and learn more about our programs.
This event is free. All are welcome! Learn more about the Golden Valley Pride Festival here.
Event Location:
Brookview Park
200 Brookview Pkwy N
Golden Valley, MN 55426

Pride Family Support Group
2024-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | In Person or Online
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 adoption (foster care, infant, international). We ask that participants who are currently in the foster care/adoption process be home study approved. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Meeting Details
This group will meet on the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). Meetings will alternate monthly between online and in-person sessions. There is no cost to attend. Childcare will be offered for in-person groups. You may register to attend one, multiple, or all dates offered below.
In-person meetings will take place at our main office location: 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108.
For virtual meetings, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.

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Online | March 9, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | April 13, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | May 11, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | June 8, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | July 13, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | August 10, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | September 14, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | October 12, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | November 9, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | December 14, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)
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Free Adoption & Foster Care Information Webinar
2024-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Webinar
Free Online Sessions Each Month
This is a great way for families to learn about our adoption and foster care programs.
Meet with staff (virtually) and receive a comprehensive overview of our programs, processes, and fees. Learn basic information about international adoption, infant adoption, foster care, and foster care adoption.
This event will take place online—a great option for families across the U.S. You can join the online webinar from wherever you are. When you register for a webinar, you will receive a link to join the webinar within two days of the session. In each webinar, we will address the programs available to everyone first, then we will cover those available in limited states. Attendees may choose to leave the presentation at any time.
If you have questions, please contact 651.646.7771 or welcome@chlss.org.

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Foster Care & Adoption Parent Support Group
2024-06-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Online Webinar
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 the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT). There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one, multiple, or all dates offered below.
For virtual meetings, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.

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Online | March 10, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | April 14, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | May 12, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | June 9, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | July 14, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | August 11, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | September 8, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | October 13, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | November 10, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | December 8, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)
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Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group
2024-06-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Online Webinar
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 made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Meeting Details
This group meets online and takes place on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one, multiple, or all dates offered below.
For virtual meetings, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.

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Online | March 18, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | April 15, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | May 20, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | June 17, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | July 15, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | August 19, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | September 16, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | October 21, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | November 18, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | December 16, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)
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CountyStateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificWhat agency are you working with, or did you work with, for your adoption?Do you need any accommodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration, I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Greater MN Parent Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria:*

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Minnesota Farmer’s Union Group Volunteering
2024-06-13 08:00 - 13:00 | Farmer’s Union Agency Inc., 305 Roselawn Ave E Ste 100, Saint Paul, MN, 55117
We look forward to hosting a group volunteer event at the Minnesota Farmer’s Union on Thursday, July 13, from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CH/LSS staff will provide a Foster Care and Adoption presentation to Minnesota Farmer’s Union staff, followed by guiding the team in crafting tie-blankets, a meaningful project that directly benefits those we serve.
Interested in hosting a group volunteering event? Contact Program Coordinator, Sam Rex, at volunteer@chlss.org or 651.255.2212 to inquire.

Adult Adoptee Support Group
2024-06-13 18:00 - 19:30 | In Person or Online
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 by adult adoptee CH/LSS staff.
Participants may have been adopted through any type of adoption (infant, international, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. After registration, you will receive information to join the next session. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Meeting Details
This group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). Meetings alternate between online and in-person options. There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one, multiple, or all dates offered below.
In-person meetings will take place at our main office: 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN 55108.
For virtual meetings, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting.

Adult Adoptee Support Group

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Online | March 12, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | April 9, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | May 14, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | June 11, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | July 9, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | August 13, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | September 10, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | October 8, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

Online | November 12, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)

In-Person | December 10, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)
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CountyStateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificWhat agency are you working with, or did you work with, for your adoption?Do you need any accomodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Adult Adoptee Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria:(Required)

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Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Hybrid
2024-06-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
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 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.

Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Hybrid

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Monday 4/06/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)

Friday 4/17/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)

Monday 5/11/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)
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.

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Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
2024-06-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Kerfoot Canopy Tour, 30200 Scenic Byway Rd, Henderson, Minnesota, 56044
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.
Kerfoot Canopy Tour (Registration Full)
Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun day at Kerfoot Canopy Tour activity park in Henderson, Minnesota. Families can rope climb, play yard games, and participate in table activities. A picnic lunch will be provided.
Please note: climbers must be at least 7 years old and less than 275 lbs. Confirmation information will be sent about a week prior to the event.
Thank you for your interest in this event. Registration is currently full. Please email Katie Sir if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

St. Paul Pride Festival
2024-06-15 12:00 - 18:00 | Rice Park, 109 4th St. W., St. Paul, MN
Join us for the St. Paul Pride Festival on June 15, 2024, and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and friends. Be sure to stop by our table, say hello, and learn more about our programs.
This event is free. All are welcome! Learn more about the St. Paul Pride Festival here.
Event Location:
Rice Park
109 4th St. W.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Hybrid
2024-06-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Home – St. Paul Office, 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
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 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.

Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Hybrid

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Monday 4/06/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)

Friday 4/17/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)

Monday 5/11/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)
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.

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