For Families in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin Interested in International Adoption After completing Application Part 1, all Minnesota and Western Wisconsin families planning to pursue an international adoption through CH/LSS 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
For Minnesota Families Interested in Fostering or Adopting Children From Minnesota Foster Care This is one of the first steps for all families planning to adopt from Minnesota foster care, regardless of the agency or county you plan to adopt through. This is also one of the first steps for all families planning to become
Free Online Sessions Each Month This is a great way for families to learn about all of 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
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 provides an overview of the process and addresses details such as children served, timelines,
For Minnesota Families Interested in Fostering or Adopting Children From Minnesota Foster Care This is one of the first steps for all families planning to adopt from Minnesota foster care, regardless of the agency or county you plan to adopt through. This is also one of the first steps for all families planning to become
Join us for community and connection at Character Challenge Adventure Park. We'll engage in team-building activities for all ages and comfort levels. Everything will be CHALLENGE BY CHOICE. Simply put: no one will be forced to do anything, but we will challenge everyone to step outside their comfort zones! While this may look different for
This webinar will be presented by Brianna Sigg (she/her), MSW, LICSW Join us for our free webinar, Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth, presented by licensed therapist Brianna Sigg. This in-depth presentation will help prepare foster and/or adoptive parents with the language, tools, and resources needed to support youth who may be questioning their gender identity, sexual orientation,
We Invite You to Share the Vision Join us for an open-house-style pub event. We are looking forward to connecting with you, discussing our current programs, and sharing our vision. This event is great for folks who know our organization and are energized about contacting in-person and general community members who are open to learning
Free Online Sessions Each Month This is a great way for families to learn about all of 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
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 provides an overview of the process and addresses details such as children served, timelines,
Special Education and the IEP: What Parents Need to Know To Be an Advocate for Their Child Michelle Maloney, Ed. S., N.C.S.P., is an adoptive parent and School Psychologist with South Washington County Schools, where she applies her expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and
What Caregivers Need to Know About Trauma Informed Education Miriam Reisetter, MSW, LICSW, is a School Social Worker in the Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District. She also has past professional experience as an Adoption Social Worker with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. In this webinar, Miriam will share about the role of a social
