Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

Join Us for a Webinar: Trauma-Informed Parenting: Helping Heal the Deepest Wounds Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CT) “All you need is love,” says The Beatles’ tune.  For kids with significant adverse childhood experiences, however, love may have resulted in just as much pain as protection.  Separated from their parents, the very same

Join us for Coffee, Donuts, and an In-Person Training Date/Time: Saturday May 3, 2025, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: St. Cloud Public Library; 1300 W St Germain St, St Cloud, MN 56301 This training is designed for foster and adoptive parents to deepen their understanding of the hidden struggles children face due to trauma. We

Join Us for a Webinar: Tantrums, Meltdowns, Blow-ups, Oh My! Tuesday May 6th, 2025, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CT) You likely do your best to try and prevent these from happening, yet they still do. Participants in this session will walk away with practical de-escalation strategies to use with kids of all ages, as well as helping

Join us for Coffee, Donuts, and an In-Person Training Date/Time: Saturday May 31, 2025, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Location: St. Cloud Public Library; 1300 W St Germain St, St Cloud, MN 56301 Mental health symptoms and chemical abuse are more common during the adolescent years. When these concerns are combined with attachment disruptions, special challenges face