• Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
    Conquer Ninja Gym 3203 Corporate Center DR Ste 180, Burnsville, MN, United States
    Community Events

    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 Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Conquer Ninja Gym – Burnsville, MN Saturday, September 20th, 2025,

  • Foster & Foster Adopted Youth Retreat

    Camp Knutson 11148 Manhattan Point Blvd, Crosslake, MN, United States
    Community Events

    An Opportunity for Foster & Foster Adopted Youth to Make New Connections & Build Friendships Friday, October 10-Sunday, October 12, 2025 | Camp Knutson, Crosslake, Minnesota Lutheran Social Service (LSS) is excited to offer a special opportunity for foster and foster adopted youth (ages 13-17) to spend a weekend among peers who have shared life

  • Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
    Children's Home - St. Paul Office 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States
    Community Events

    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 Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Halloween Costume Party Open-House at CHLSS Eustis Office Saturday, October

  • Webinar: Child to Parent Violence

    Online Webinar
    Educational Events

    Join Us for a Webinar: Child to Parent Violence Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm (CT) via Zoom This training explores the often-overlooked dynamic of child-to-parent violence, a form of family violence rooted in histories of emotional and psychological health, attachment disruptions, and regulation difficulties. Participants will gain insight into the underlying causes

  • Webinar: Wholistic View of Health

    Online Webinar
    Educational Events

    Join Us for a Webinar: Wholistic View of Health Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm (CT) via Zoom This training is designed for foster and adoptive parents who want to better understand the whole-child perspective. We will explore how physical health, emotional and psychological health, and behavior are deeply interconnected, and how challenges

  • Connect2Connect: Pride Community Gathering

    Way Cool Cooking School 16544 W 78th St, Eden Pairie, MN, United States
    Community Events

    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 Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. CH/LSS recognizes that Pride community families may have different experiences from

  • Webinar: Understanding and Supporting Adoptees, Fosterees and their Heritage

    Online Webinar
    Educational Events

    Join Us for a Webinar: Understanding and Supporting Adoptees, Fosterees and their Heritage Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 12-1:30 pm (CT) via Zoom This webinar covers the fundamentals for being a great parent to a child with heritage different from your own. Isaac Etter will cover his personal adoption experience, heritage and its relation to adoptees.

  • Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Connect2Connect: Community Gathering
    Green Mill 340 Lake Ave, Duluth, United States
    Community Events

    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 Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Green Mill and Bentleyville - Duluth, MN Monday, December 22,

  • Connect2Connect: Community Gathering

    Emagine Theater - Monticello, MN 9375 Deegan Avenue, Monticello
    Community Events

    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 Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Service grant. Emagine Movie Theater - Monticello, MN Sunday, January 11, 2026,

  • Webinar: Applying for MFIP Benefits

    Online Webinar
    Educational Events

    Minnesota benefits are important for parenting families.  Learn how to apply online for Food Assistance (SNAP), Emergency Assistance), MFIP/Cash programs, and the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) with one online application.   Find out how to upload documents to your application without creating a sign in.  We will also review the paper application. Details: Tuesday Feb 17th noon