BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CHLSS - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CHLSS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chlss.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CHLSS 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:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083859 CREATED:20230803T154024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T011157Z UID:10001594-1767690000-1767693600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Online DESCRIPTION:The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility\, have limited business hour availability\, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. \nIn 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 our education facilitators. You can choose between a 5:00 p.m. check-in series\, a 9:00 a.m. check-in series\, or a Noon check-in series. However\, you must remain with the one check-in series of your choice. \nYou should plan on attending the full hour of each class. If you cannot\, you may be marked as absent. The expectation is you are engaged with your camera on. Please be in a private space and not driving during the check-in. \nIf you cannot adhere to these expectations\, we encourage you to look into our Hybrid and In-Person class options. \nThis class is available in Spanish upon request. \n\n\n \n \n Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Online\n \n \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select one of the required live check-in schedules:(Required)About a week prior to the first live session\, you will receive your account information for the online learning management system. Links to the Zoom check-ins are found in the content within the online learning management system.\n \n \n Tuesday; 4/21\, 4/28\, 5/05\, 5/12/2026 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Wednesday; 5/06\, 5/13\, 5/20\, 5/27/2026 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Thursday; 5/21\, 5/28\, 6/04\, 6/11/2026 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.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\, coursework can be completed at individual's leisure\, and individuals can join the zoom meetings from separate locations\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 MM slash DD slash YYYY\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 MM slash DD slash YYYY\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-online/2026-01-06/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Foster Care & Adoption Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083859 CREATED:20241009T163157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T155407Z UID:10001583-1767891600-1767967200@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 \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 13 & Friday\, November 14\, 2025\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, January 8 & Friday\, January 9\, 2026\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, March 12 & Friday\, March 13\, 2026\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, May 14 & Friday\, May 15\, 2026\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, July 9 & Friday\, July 10\, 2026\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, September 10 & Friday\, September 11\, 2026\n \n \n Online | Thursday\, November 12 & Friday\, November 13\, 2026\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 \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-13-14-2025/2026-01-08/ 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:20260108T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083859 CREATED:20230803T150628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T154813Z UID:10001489-1767895200-1767900600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Adult Adoptee Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants 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. \nMeeting Details\nThis 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. \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Adult Adoptee Support Group\n \n \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:(Required)\n \n In-Person | April 9\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | May 14\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | June 11\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | July 9\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | August 13\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | September 10\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | October 8\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | November 12\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | December 10\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n Select AllName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n 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)\n \n Yes\, I/we confirm.\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/adult-adoptee-support-group/2026-01-08/ LOCATION:In Person or Online CATEGORIES:Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083859 CREATED:20251208T140610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T143945Z UID:10001617-1768132800-1768145400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect 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 Children\, Youth\, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. \nEmagine Movie Theater – Monticello\, MN\nSunday\, January 11\, 2026\, from 12:00 p.m. (CT) – end of the movie\nJoin us for a sensory-friendly showing of the SpongeBob Movie at Emagine Movie Theater in Monticello\, MN! \nSchedule: \n\n12:00 PM – Arrival for mingle and connection time in the party room\n1:00 PM – Movie begins\n\nFood & Drinks:\nPopcorn\, pizzas\, chicken tenders\, and drinks will be provided for all attendees. \nPlease note: You will receive an email with waivers for the event within a week after registering. If you do not complete the waivers by the deadline\, you will forfeit your spot to attend. \nClick Here to Register URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-1-11-2026/ LOCATION:Emagine Theater – Monticello\, MN\, 9375 Deegan Avenue\, Monticello\, 55362 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Untitled-design-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083859 CREATED:20240614T115242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T145729Z UID:10001595-1768208400-1768233600@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 at the office in St. Paul. 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 \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 4/17/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Monday 5/11/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Friday 5/29/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 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 MM slash DD slash YYYY\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 MM slash DD slash YYYY\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 \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-3/2026-01-12/ 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 Society of Minnesota":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:20260112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083859 CREATED:20230803T153639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T161900Z UID:10001471-1768240800-1768246200@chlss.org SUMMARY:Pride Family Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nMeeting Details\nThis 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. \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office location: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Pride Family Support Group\n \n \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:(Required)\n \n In-Person | April 13\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | May 11\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | June 8\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | July 13\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | August 10\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | September 14\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | October 12\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | November 9\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | December 14\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n Select AllName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n 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 PacificAre you a member of the Pride community?(Required)YesNoDo you plan to utilize childcare?YesNoIf yes\, how many children and what ages?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 Pride Family Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria.(Required)\n \n Yes\, I/we confirm.\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/pride-family-support-group/2026-01-12/ LOCATION:In Person or Online CATEGORIES:Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083859 CREATED:20240906T140531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T164126Z UID:10001477-1768327200-1768332600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Birth Parent Connection Group DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeeting Details\nThis 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 attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Birth Parent Connection Group\n \n \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:*\n \n Select All\n \n \n Online | April 14\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | May 12\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | June 9\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | July 14\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | August 11\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | September 8\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | October 13\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | November 10\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | December 8\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n Registrant 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Registrant 1 Email*\n \n PhoneRegistrant 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Registrant 2 Email\n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n CountyWhat Minnesota agency or attorney did you work with for your voluntary adoption plan?*What year did the placement occur?*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 Birth Parent Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria:*\n \n Yes\, I/we confirm.\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/birth-parent-connection-group/2026-01-13/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083859 CREATED:20230803T153529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T164645Z UID:10001483-1768329000-1768336200@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster Care & Adoption Parent Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeeting Details\nThis 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. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Foster Care & Adoption Parent Support Group\n \n \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:(Required)\n \n Online | April 14\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | May 12\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | June 9\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | July 14\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | August 11\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | September 8\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | October 13\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | November 10\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | December 8\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n Select AllRegistrant 1(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Registrant 1 Email(Required)\n \n Registrant 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Registrant 2 Email\n \n 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 Foster Care Adoption Parent Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria:(Required)\n \n Yes\, I/we confirm.\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-adoption-parent-support-group/2026-01-13/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083859 CREATED:20250708T161247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T132008Z UID:10001614-1768395600-1768406400@chlss.org SUMMARY:B.E.S.T. (Basic Education for Safe Travel) DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThis 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 to provide foster care (or childcare) for children aged 8 or younger\, this course is required every 5 years. \nB.E.S.T. takes approximately 2 hours to complete. The first hour takes place online. You will receive access to a learning management system and be guided through an interactive Car Seat Basics presentation. You must complete this presentation prior to attending the second hour of training. After completing your online coursework\, you will attend an in-person session with a certified car seat technician. Instruction will take place at YOUR vehicle. If you have a car seat(s)\, this may be used for instruction\, otherwise\, Children’s Home will provide seats for you to practice with. In-person locations vary. Please sign up for an in-person date and location that works best for you. You will receive a certificate of completion during your in-person session. \nView & Register for an upcoming B.E.S.T. course URL:https://chlss.org/event/b-e-s-t-basic-education-for-safe-travel-2-2-2/2026-01-14/ LOCATION:Blaine Fire Station\, 11920 Ulysses St. Ne\, Blaine\, MN\, 55434\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Website-Event-Pic-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083900 CREATED:20251117T185907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T185907Z UID:10001609-1768645800-1768662000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Adoption Day Camp 2026 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 17\, 2026\n10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nDrop off and pick up: Children’s Home Main Office – 1605 Eustis Street\, St. Paul\, MN \nWe’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\, and deliver nonstop fun. This event will feature Marble Tracks\, K’Nex\, and Giant Foam Blocks with an earthquake table! Participants will get to design and build towers\, mazes\, and jump\, and construct K’Nex car tracks. \nRegistration deadline: Friday\, January 10\, 2026. \nParent Coffee Hour: Saturday\, January 17\, 2026\, 10:30 – 11:30 AM\nAdoptive Parent and Adult Adoptee Panel \nRegister Now URL:https://chlss.org/event/adoption-day-camp-2026/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":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:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083900 CREATED:20230803T154024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T011157Z UID:10001597-1768996800-1769000400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Online DESCRIPTION:The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility\, have limited business hour availability\, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. \nIn 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 our education facilitators. You can choose between a 5:00 p.m. check-in series\, a 9:00 a.m. check-in series\, or a Noon check-in series. However\, you must remain with the one check-in series of your choice. \nYou should plan on attending the full hour of each class. If you cannot\, you may be marked as absent. The expectation is you are engaged with your camera on. Please be in a private space and not driving during the check-in. \nIf you cannot adhere to these expectations\, we encourage you to look into our Hybrid and In-Person class options. \nThis class is available in Spanish upon request. \n\n \n \n Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Online\n \n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select one of the required live check-in schedules:(Required)About a week prior to the first live session\, you will receive your account information for the online learning management system. Links to the Zoom check-ins are found in the content within the online learning management system.\n \n \n Tuesday; 4/21\, 4/28\, 5/05\, 5/12/2026 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Wednesday; 5/06\, 5/13\, 5/20\, 5/27/2026 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Thursday; 5/21\, 5/28\, 6/04\, 6/11/2026 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.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\, coursework can be completed at individual's leisure\, and individuals can join the zoom meetings from separate locations\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 MM slash DD slash YYYY\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 MM slash DD slash YYYY\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-online/2026-01-21/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Foster Care & Adoption Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083900 CREATED:20210308T213953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165759Z UID:10001568-1769018400-1769023800@chlss.org SUMMARY:Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeeting Details\nThis 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. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group\n \n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:*\n \n Select All\n \n \n Online | April 15\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | May 20\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | June 17\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | July 15\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | August 19\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | September 16\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | October 21\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | November 18\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | December 16\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n Registrant 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Registrant 1 Email*\n \n Registrant 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Registrant 2 Email\n \n 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:*\n \n Yes\, I/we confirm.\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/online-support-group-for-greater-minnesota/2026-01-21/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083900 CREATED:20230803T153708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165306Z UID:10001501-1769018400-1769025600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Search and Reunion Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeeting Details\nThis 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.   \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Search and Reunion Support Group\n \n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:(Required)\n \n Online | April 15\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | May 20\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | June 17\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | July 15\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | August 19\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | September 16\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | October 21\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | November 18\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | December 16\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n Select AllName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n 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 Search and Reunion Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria(Required)\n \n Yes\, I/we confirm.\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/search-and-reunion-support-group/2026-01-21/ LOCATION:In Person or Online CATEGORIES:Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083900 CREATED:20241007T181707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T181154Z UID:10001530-1769072400-1769185800@chlss.org SUMMARY:Infant Adoption Two-Day Class (Online) DESCRIPTION:For Minnesota Families Interested in Infant Adoption\nAfter completing Application Part 1\, this is the next step for all families planning to pursue an infant adoption through CH/LSS. \nThese classes will familiarize you with the legal adoption process in Minnesota\, the importance of openness in adoption\, and strategies available to you to engage in your own adoption outreach efforts. You will also have the opportunity to listen to a panel of adoptive and birth parents share their adoption experiences. \nTopics covered include: program process and options\, an overview of the steps and time frames involved in completing a legal adoption\, considerations for adoptive parenting\, understanding the birth parent experience\, cross-cultural and transracial parenting\, supporting openness in adoption\, and utilizing your personal network\, social media\, and other avenues available to you to engage in adoption outreach. \nTo fulfill the education requirement\, families must attend both days in the series. This class will take place on Zoom. You will receive a link to join after completing your registration below. \nCost: The cost for pre-adoption training is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This Education Fee will be invoiced immediately following your completion of the Infant Adoption 2-Day Training course. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Wendy Kleiser at wendy.kleiser@chlss.org or 651.255.2271. \n  \n\n \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select the series dates you would like to attend:\n \n \n In Person: Thursday\, April 16 & Friday\, April 17\, 2026\n \n \n \n Online: Thursday\, July 16 & Friday\, July 17\, 2026\n \n \n \n In Person: Thursday\, October 8 & Friday\, October 9\, 2026\n Each applicant must attend both days of the series. 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 \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-january-23-24-2025/2026-01-22/ LOCATION:Online Webinar 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083900 CREATED:20240614T115621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T085720Z UID:10001598-1769158800-1769274000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - In-Person DESCRIPTION:The in-person track is best suited for individuals who need or desire to complete their education quickly\, prefer in-person learning and/or those who have previously completed education and want a refresher course. \nThis track will primarily take place during two live consecutive days (Friday/Saturday) with minimal use of the online learning management system which includes introductory sessions as well as a pre- and post- test. \n\n \n \n Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - In Person\n \n \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select one of the consecutive class schedules:(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\, 4/24/2026 & Saturday\, 4/25/2026\, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | 2485 Como Ave\, St. Paul MN\, 55108\n \n \n \n Friday\, 5/08/2026 & Saturday\, 5/09/2026\, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | 2118 Campus Drive SE\, Rochester MN\, 55904\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 MM slash DD slash YYYY\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 MM slash DD slash YYYY\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 \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-in-person-3-2/2026-01-23/ 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 Society of Minnesota":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:20260127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083900 CREATED:20251210T202457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T210921Z UID:10001618-1769515200-1769518800@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Neuroception: Understanding the Parenting Super-Power You Didn’t Know You Had! DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Neuroception: Understanding the Parenting Super-Power You Didn’t Know You Had!\nTuesday\, Jan. 27 from 12-1:00 pm (CT) via Zoom\n“Neuroception\,” coined by Dr. Stephen Porges\, is the brain/body connection that scans for and processes cues to determine whether we are safe or in danger.  In children and youth who have experienced loss\, this sense is overly sensitized to sudden and abandonment.  Informed parents and caregivers who understand this automatic\, subconscious process are better at creating felt safety\, coregulating on the fly\, interpreting kids’ miscues\, and deescalating tense situations.  Let’s make sense of behaviors that don’t seem to have any! \nPresented by Susan Katherine Taylor \nSusan Katherine Taylor has been at Radford University since 2011 as a training coordinator with the Consortium for Resource\, Adoptive\, and Foster Family Training (CRAFFT) at Radford University.  She has worked at state\, regional\, and local levels with children\, caregivers\, and the systems that support them.  She has an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree from Davidson College in Psychology and Sociology and graduated with honors from The University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\, where she obtained her Master of Science in Child & Family Studies.  She has post-graduate work from The School of Life\, where she majors in humor and humility\, with minors in love\, loss\, and letting go – accumulated over three decades of work with children and those who care for them\, and 25 years as a kinship caregiver. \nRegister for Part 2 on Tuesday February 3rd! \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n \n \n Neuroception: Understanding the Parenting Super-Power You Didn’t Know You Had!\n \n \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Number of people attending:(Required)Email(Required)\n \n County(Required)State(Required)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 PacificI am a:(Required)\n \n \n Parent/Caregiver\n \n \n \n Professional\n \n \n \n Other\n What agency are you working with?(Required)For parents/caregivers: Where are you in the adoption/foster care process?\n \n \n Waiting\n \n \n \n Temporary Placement\n \n \n \n Adoptive Placement\n \n \n \n Finalized\n Please provide any questions you have about this topic:CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/webinar-neuroception-understanding-the-parenting-super-power-you-didnt-know-you-had/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Website-Event-Pic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083900 CREATED:20240729T164153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170552Z UID:10001507-1769515200-1769520600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter 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 Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets online and takes place on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT). There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group\n \n \n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:(Required)\n \n Online | April 28\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | May 26\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | June 23\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | July 28\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | August 25\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | September 22\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | October 27\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | November 24\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | December 22\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n Select AllName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n 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 Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria:(Required)\n \n Yes\, I/we confirm.\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/parents-of-adopted-adults-support-group-2/2026-01-27/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T083900 CREATED:20240614T115242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T145729Z UID:10001596-1769763600-1769788800@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 at the office in St. Paul. 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 \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 4/17/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Monday 5/11/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Friday 5/29/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 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 MM slash DD slash YYYY\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 MM slash DD slash YYYY\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 \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-3/2026-01-30/ 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 Society of Minnesota":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