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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20250731T164433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T171126Z UID:10001516-1758382200-1758387600@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. \nConquer Ninja Gym – Burnsville\, MN\nSaturday\, September 20th\, 2025\, from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm (CT)\nPlease join us as we conquer some Ninja challenges!!! The Conquer Ninja Gym staff will guide us through obstacles and games. It will be a fun opportunity to try new things and get our wiggles out! Anyone\, parents and kids\, who would like to participate is welcome to join! We will have table activities available for those who would just like to watch. Our gym session is 3:30-5pm\, we will be serving pizza in the party room during this time\, as well. \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. \nThank you for your interest in this event. This event is currently at capacity. URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-09-20-2025/ LOCATION:Conquer Ninja Gym\, 3203 Corporate Center DR Ste 180\, Burnsville\, MN\, 55306\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Heading-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T133000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20250725T145450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T171038Z UID:10001514-1756209600-1756215000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: The Impact of Environment on Academic Success DESCRIPTION:Time: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm (CT)\nJoin the SENSE-ational Spaces team to learn the importance of environment on a child’s participation and success within the academic setting. Attendees will learn how to increase their ability to recognize and implement a variety of sensory strategies tailored to children’s specific needs within the academic setting to promote attention\, regulation of arousal\, and engagement. This is the perfect training to kick off the new school year for parents\, educators\, and other professionals! \nPresenters: Marlee Olson\, MA\, OTR/L and Alexi Christensen\, MA\, OTR/L – Marlee and Alexi are the founders and operators for SENSE-ational Spaces\, LLC. They use an occupational therapy lens to support individuals with identified needs\, their families\, and the community through education and creation of sensory-friendly spaces. They offer education on coping with emotional distress\, sensory processing\, and environmental modification for practitioners\, caregivers\, and organizations. \n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/webinar-the-impact-of-environment-on-academic-success/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Heading-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20250624T134158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T093024Z UID:10001465-1755340200-1755349200@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. \nConfidence Learning Center “Camp Confidence” – Brainerd\, MN\nSaturday\, August 16th\, 2025\, from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm (CT)\nJoin us for a fun day of summer camp experiences at Camp Confidence in Brainerd\, MN! Activities include ziplining\, rope courses\, animal sanctuary\, and crafts. We will start with check-in and snacks at 10:30 am\, followed by camp activities and ending with a catered lunch at 12:30 pm. \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. \nThis event is currently at capacity. Please complete the form below to be added to the waitlist and you will be notified if a spot becomes available. Thank you! \n\n\n \n \n Connect2Connect Waitlist\n \n \n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Event Date:*\n \n \n Camp Confidence; Brainerd\, MN: Saturday August 16th\, 2025 from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Please list the number you can best be reached at on the day of the event.City*County*State*Number of adults attending*Number of children attending*Does anyone in your group need vegan\, vegetarian\, or gluten free options? If yes\, please specify which.*What are the ages of the child(ren) attending?Your care of this child/children is:*\n \n Pre-Adoptive\n \n \n Finalized Adoption\n \n \n Temporary Care\n \n \n Kinship Care\n What agency/county/services are you working with?*CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-08-16-2025/ LOCATION:Camp Confidence\, 1620 Mary Fawcett Memorial Drive\, East Gull Lake\, MN\, 56401\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Website-Event-Pic-21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20250430T174845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T122804Z UID:10001446-1751193000-1751205600@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. \nCarlson’s Llovable Llamas – Waconia\, MN\nSunday\, June 29th\, 2025\nSession 1: 10:30 am – Noon\, Picnic: Noon – 12:30 pm\, Session 2: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm\,\nEnjoy a summer day making new friends and experience the joy of bonding with llamas! Our friends at Carlson’s Lovable Llamas are going to teach us all about llamas\, taking care of them\, grooming them\, and feeding them. We’ll get to visit with the baby llamas and tour the farm. And we’ll all get to take the llamas on a long trail walk! We will have two farm sessions so there are more llamas for each group\, with a large group picnic lunch in the middle. \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. \nThank you for your interest in this event. This event is at full capacity. Please fill out the form below to be added to the waitlist. URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-06-29-2025/ LOCATION:Carlson’s Llovable Llamas\, 8380 County Rd 10 E\, Waconia\, MN\, 55387\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Website-Event-Pic-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20250530T141208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T195214Z UID:10001458-1750770000-1750773600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Navigating FASD: Panel DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Navigating FASD: Panel\nTuesday June 24th\, 2025\, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. (CT)\nJoin Proof Alliance for a compelling 1-hour live panel featuring the voices of foster and adoptive caregivers who are navigating life with children affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). During this candid discussion\, panelists will share their unique experiences\, including the challenges they’ve faced\, the lessons they’ve learned\, and the moments that have brought them hope and resilience. This conversation offers valuable insights\, encouragement\, and connection for anyone caring for a child impacted by FASD. \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the link to join after registering below. URL:https://chlss.org/event/navigating-fasd-panel/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Website-Event-Pic-18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20250430T153502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T142939Z UID:10001445-1750165200-1750172400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Money-Related Emotional Injury for Youth Impacted by Adoption and Foster Care DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Money-Related Emotional Injury for Youth Impacted by Adoption and Foster Care\nTuesday\, June 17\, 2025\, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. (CT)\nThis two-hour training session focuses on understanding the emotional impact of financial stress on youth in foster care and provides foster care parents with practical tools to support their children. The training will explore how financial stress affects behavior\, decision-making\, and emotional health\, and will help participants recognize the signs of financial stress in both children and adults. Additionally\, foster parents will learn effective strategies for managing financial stress\, fostering open conversations about money\, and building financial literacy in foster youth. By the end of the session\, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to break the cycle of financial stress and create healthier\, more supportive environments for youth in their care. \nPresented by Tasha Moulton \nTasha Moulton is a passionate leader at LSS Youth Resource Center – Mankato\, with over 12 years of experience in nonprofit management and direct work with youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking. Tasha provides training to all audiences\, emphasizing the intersection of emotional injury and financial literacy. Her work focuses on empowering youth\, community members\, and professionals alike to understand and address the impacts of financial stress. Tasha is dedicated to creating positive\, sustainable change in her community through education\, mentorship\, and support efforts. \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom\, and it will be recorded. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n \n \n Money Trauma-Related Stress for Youth impacted by Adoption and Foster Care\n \n \n \n CompanyThis 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-money-related-emotional-injury-for-youth-in-foster-care/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Website-Event-Pic-15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20250417T005156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T175818Z UID:10001430-1748687400-1748694600@chlss.org SUMMARY:I'm Just Trying to Feel Something Else: Chemical Misuse in Adopted Adolescents DESCRIPTION:Join us for Coffee\, Donuts\, and an In-Person Training\nDate/Time: Saturday May 31\, 2025\, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \nLocation: St. Cloud Public Library; 1300 W St Germain St\, St Cloud\, MN 56301 \nPsychological and emotional health symptoms and chemical abuse are more common during the adolescent years. When these concerns are combined with attachment disruptions\, special challenges face the adolescents\, but also their families and clinicians. Attendees will learn the basics of the adolescent brain\, attachment-based parenting\, and the negative effects of chemical abuse; explore the common reasons adolescents abuse chemicals; process the complex relationship between attachment disruptions and chemical abuse; and learn interventions for addressing chemical abuse in adolescents. \n  \nPresented by Adam Arnold\, MA\, LMFT\, LADC \nAdam Arnold is a licensed psychotherapist\, trainer\, and consultant with Enliven Psychotherapy in Saint Paul\, MN. Central to Adam’s clinical work is gaining consent for psychotherapy from all of his clients – ensuring that they are driving their goals for treatment – regardless of their age. Adam spent over a decade combining his passions for healing and the arts\, serving as Founder and Artistic Director of blank slate theatre\, a personal growth-oriented theatre for adolescents in Saint Paul\, Minnesota. While there\, he collaborated with culturally and ability varied adolescents to produce over two dozen theatre pieces centering on themes of psychological and emotional health and social change\, including the award-winning DISORDERED [thy name is teenager]\, and BOTTOM\, a play on child trafficking. Adam also was proud to serve as chair of the “Safe Schools\, Safe Students Conference\,” which sought to address psychological and emotional health issues in schools\, innovate family involvement with schools\, soothe peer aggression\, and eliminate school shootings. \n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/im-just-trying-to-feel-something-else-chemical-misuse-in-adopted-adolescents/ LOCATION:St. Cloud Public Library\, 1300 W St Germain St\,\, Saint Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Website-Event-Pic-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20250404T235410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T200857Z UID:10001426-1747567800-1747578600@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. \nPizza Ranch/Riddlers Escape – Saint Cloud\, MN\nSunday\, May 18th\, 2025\, from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm.\nJoin us for a fun day of pizza and puzzle rooms! We will start at Pizza Ranch at 11:30 am for lunch followed by puzzle rooms at Riddlers Escape. A gluten free pizza is available upon request. If you would prefer to join for the activity and skip lunch\, we plan to meet at Riddlers Escape at 12:45 pm to sign waivers. \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. \nThank you for your interest. This event is at full capacity. URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-05-18-2025/ LOCATION:Riddlers Escape\, 510 25th Ave N Ste 5\, St. Cloud\, 56303\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Website-Event-Pic-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20250311T163737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T163933Z UID:10001414-1747476000-1747483200@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. \nRed River Zoo – Fargo\, ND\nSaturday\, May 17th\, 2025\, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.\nJoin us for an adventurous morning of animal exploration and relationship building at the Red River Zoo in Fargo\, ND. We will gather at the Carousel Pavilion\, where you can enjoy unlimited free carousel rides\, zoo admission for your entire family\, and close-up encounters with the animals. A pizza lunch will also be provided. \nPlease note: \n-This event is only open to relative and kinship families. \n-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. \n-Since the event is located in North Dakota\, please ensure you have permission from your child’s worker to take them across state lines. \nContact us for registration URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-05-17-2025/ LOCATION:Red River Zoo\, 4255 23rd Ave S\, Fargo\, ND\, 56001\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Website-Event-Pic-9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20250317T173128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T173128Z UID:10001415-1746536400-1746541800@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Tantrums\, Meltdowns\, Blow-ups\, Oh My! DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Tantrums\, Meltdowns\, Blow-ups\, Oh My!\nTuesday May 6th\, 2025\, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CT)\nYou 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 kids (and yourself!) through them with calm confidence.  Recognizing that we can’t prevent every behavior we can learn and teach our children how to manage them to the best of their ability and come out on the other side without shame\, blame\, or fear. \n  \nPresented by Angie Ellsworth\, MS\, LSW\, LSC \nAngie Ellsworth is the owner of Timeout Behavior Coaching\, LLC\, where she trains and coaches parents and teachers in research-based positive behavior strategies to create a calmer and more respectful environment and build healthier relationships. As a wife\, parent of three\, and more than 20 prior years of experience as a school social worker\, counselor\, and behavior coach\, Angie knows all about the challenges happening in the trenches.  It is a pleasure and an honor for her to now be providing in-home parent coaching to support families in more meaningful and transformational ways.  Having witnessed amazing growth in others\, Angie is looking forward to sharing her expertise with you. \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom\, and it will be recorded. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n \n \n Tantrums\, Meltdowns\, Blow-ups\, Oh My!\n \n \n \n NameThis 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-tantrums-meltdowns-blow-ups-oh-my/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Website-Event-Pic-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20250327T160903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T014838Z UID:10001421-1745326800-1745332200@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Trauma-Informed Parenting: Helping Heal the Deepest Wounds DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Trauma-Informed Parenting: Helping Heal the Deepest Wounds\nTuesday\, April 22\, 2025\, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CT)\n“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 defenses that helped them survive then become a barrier to getting the love they need to thrive.  Caregivers are confused by the love/hate relationships traumatized youth have with them\, affectionate one minute and rejecting the next.  It is easy to feel helpless and defeated when youth do not seem to trust the connection enough to drop their defenses\, especially when situations escalate.  Before reaching the intersection of fatigue and frustration\, however\, we can take a different approach – TLC with TIP!  Let’s explore what it looks like to give the tender\, loving care kids in foster care need with a trauma-informed parenting approach\, and what it takes to hang in there when the loving gets tough! \nPresented by Susan K. Taylor: Piedmont Coordinator\, Consortium for Resource\, Adoptive\, and Foster Family Training (CRAFFT)\, Radford University. \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).  She has worked with kids of all ages and families of all circumstances\, and has volunteered with Child Care Aware of Virginia for many years\, believing that all caregivers need to be informed about attachment\, trauma\, and meeting kids’ needs in a complex world. 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. \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom\, and it will be recorded. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n \n \n Trauma-Informed Parenting for Foster and Adoptive Parents\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-trauma-informed-parenting-for-foster-and-adoptive-parents/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Website-Event-Pic-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20250307T003756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T235259Z UID:10001411-1745064000-1745071200@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. \nCHLSS Eustis Building – Saint Paul\, MN\nSaturday\, April 19th\, 2025\, from 12:00 pm – 2:15 pm.\nConnect2Connect SPRING MINGLE! Please arrive in our large conference space at the CHLSS office building. We will have a fun time of lunch\, connecting\, and creating! Cheers Pablo (our crowd-favorite teachers for leading paint-a-long art classes) is bringing the painting party to us! Everyone will get to bring home a large canvas of their spring-themed design. \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. \nThank you for your interest in this event. We are currently at capacity\, please fill out the form below to be added to the waitlist. \n\n \n \n Connect2Connect Waitlist\n \n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Event Date:*\n \n \n Camp Confidence; Brainerd\, MN: Saturday August 16th\, 2025 from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Please list the number you can best be reached at on the day of the event.City*County*State*Number of adults attending*Number of children attending*Does anyone in your group need vegan\, vegetarian\, or gluten free options? If yes\, please specify which.*What are the ages of the child(ren) attending?Your care of this child/children is:*\n \n Pre-Adoptive\n \n \n Finalized Adoption\n \n \n Temporary Care\n \n \n Kinship Care\n What agency/county/services are you working with?*CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-04-19-2025/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Website-Event-Pic-8.png 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:20250413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20250224T123112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T184048Z UID:10001408-1744538400-1744545600@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. \nSkatin’ Place – St. Cloud\, MN\nSunday\, April 13th\, 2025\, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.\nJoin us for a fun morning of roller skating\, laser tag\, arcade\, and bounce houses at Skatin’ Place in St. Cloud\, MN. We will gather in the front entry\, distribute wristbands\, grab skates\, and enjoy a fun experience together! A pizza lunch will be provided. \nPlease note: \n-This event is only open to relative and kinship families. \n-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. \nContact us for registration URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-04-13-2025/ LOCATION:Skatin’ Place\, 3302 Southway Dr\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Website-Event-Pic-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20250203T150437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T233734Z UID:10001396-1742648400-1742655600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: LGBTQ+ 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. \nCH/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. \nChaska Curling Center\nSaturday\, March 22\, 2025\, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nJoin us to close out the winter season with experiencing the iconic Minnesotan activity of Curling in Chaska\, MN! We will have a private group lesson on the ice. Please note\, curlers must be at least 8 years old. Parents who do not wish to participate and kids younger than 8 years old will be able to watch from the “Players’ Lounge.” There will be table games and activities available. Some snacks and beverages will be provided. \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. \nThank you for your interest in this event. This event is currently full\, please fill out the form below to be added to the waitlist. \n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-march-22-2025/ LOCATION:Chaska Curling Center\, 3210 Chaska Blvd\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Website-Event-Pic-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20250206T164232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T195216Z UID:10001400-1741611600-1741617000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Medication Administration and Management for Children in Foster Care DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Medication Administration and Management for Children in Foster Care\nMonday\, March 10\, 2025\, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CT)\nThis presentation will explore the ins and outs of managing medication for youth in foster care. We will discuss: \n\nTypes\, names\, and preparation forms of medication\nRoutes of administration\nWho administers medication\nGuidelines for administering medication\nRecord keeping special situations\nStorage\, inventory\, and disposal of medication\n\nPresented by Shelly DeBaker\, LPN \nShelly DeBaker received her LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in 1985 and completed her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Bethel University in 2011.  Those 40 years of nursing have included numerous areas of nursing: from long term care\, inpatient\, behavioral health and operating room. She has worked for Methodist Hospital as a RN since 2009\, specializing in hospice and in oncology at Allina Health since 2014. She is an adoptive parent to two amazing kids and enjoys being outside and around water. She enjoys sharing her medical knowledge through teaching\, especially fellow adoptive parents and being a resource for CHLSS. \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom\, and it will be recorded. You will receive the link to join after registering below. URL:https://chlss.org/event/webinar-medication-administration-and-management-for-children-in-foster-care/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Website-Event-Pic.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20241209T164308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T121437Z UID:10001332-1740222000-1740229200@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. \nMount Kato – Mankato\, MN\nSaturday\, February 22nd\, 2025\, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.\nJoin us for a fun day of snow tubing at Mt. Kato in Mankato\, MN. We will gather in the chalet\, distribute tubing tickets\, and enjoy a fun experience together! A catered lunch will be provided. All tubers must be at least 42 inches tall.  \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. URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-02-22-2025/ LOCATION:Mount Kato\, 20461 Old Hwy 66\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Website-Event-Pic-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241227T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241227T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20241104T162511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T120803Z UID:10001313-1735308000-1735315200@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\nFriday\, December 27th\, 2024\, from 2:00 pm – end of the movie.\nJoin us for a sensory friendly movie showing of Moana 2 at the Emagine Movie Theater in Monticello\, MN. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. \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. \nThis event is now at full capacity. Please complete the form below to be added to the waitlist. URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-12-27-2024/ LOCATION:Emagine Theater – Monticello\, MN\, 9375 Deegan Avenue\, Monticello\, 55362 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Event-Pic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211417 CREATED:20241007T185528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T150358Z UID:10001291-1732356000-1732363200@chlss.org SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: LGBTQ+ 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 Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. \nLSS 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. \nColor Me Mine\nSaturday\, November 23\, 2024\, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nJoin us for an artsy day at Color Me Mine in Maple Grove\, Minnesota! We will be painting ceramic art pieces and have a light lunch together. Additional details will be emailed closer to the date. \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. \nThis event is at capacity. Please fill out the form below to be added to the waitlist. You will receive an email if a spot becomes available. \n\n \n \n Pride Families Connect2Connect Waitlist (November)\n \n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Event Date:*\n \n \n Color Me Mine Maple Grove: Saturday\, November 23rd\, 2024 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Please list the number you can best be reached at on the day of the event.City*County*State*Number of adults attending*Number of children attending*Does anyone in your group need vegan\, vegetarian\, or gluten free options? If yes\, please specify which.*What are the ages of the child(ren) attending?Your care of this child/children is:*\n \n Pre-Adoptive\n \n \n Finalized Adoption\n \n \n Temporary Care\n \n \n Kinship Care\n What agency/county/services are you working with?*The artwork we make will need to be fired in a kiln at the Maple Grove location. You can either plan to pick it up from Color Me Mine a week or later after the event\, or you can coordinate a pickup time from our CHLSS office building. Which would you prefer?*\n \n \n pickup from Color Me Mine in Maple Grove\n \n \n \n pickup from the CHLSS office building (1605 Eustis St\, St. Paul)\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-november-23-2024/ LOCATION:Color Me Mine\, 12155 Elm Creek Blvd N\, Maple Grove\, MN\, 55369\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/November-C2C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211418 CREATED:20240909T120538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T110254Z UID:10001270-1730030400-1730037600@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 Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. \nNowhere Entertainment\nSunday\, October 27th\, 2024\, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.\nJoin us for a Halloween themed afternoon at Nowhere Entertainment in Inver Grove Heights\, MN. We encourage you to come dressed up in your costume. There will be a catered taco bar lunch with desserts and lemonade. \nActivities include: \n\nUnlimited Mini Golf\nYou will receive an Arcade Card ($20 value ~ can be used to play about 10-15 arcade games)\nAnd (optional) Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Haunted House! (Details below)\n\nYou will sign up for the Haunted House tour when you arrive at the event.\n\n\n\nAbout the Haunted House Tour: \nNowhere Haunted House’s Behind-the-Scenes Tour is a guided\, lights on look at how a haunted house operates. There will be no actors on the tour\, no spooky audio\, and the animatronics will be powered off.  You will see our detailed sets\, hear the history and creation of Nowhere\, see and touch animatronics\, go “backstage” where actors prepare for their roles\, and learn how haunted houses are another form of theater. \nAlthough no actors will be in the haunted house and the animatronics will not be on\, some kids may feel uncomfortable or nervous with specific scenes or certain elements\, while others want more. Creepy elements include skeletons\, bugs\, an abandoned hospital\, creepy old house with dirty rooms\, clowns\, and fake blood. We will offer two levels of the Behind the Scenes Tour. The first will have most of the fake blood covered up (we aren’t able to cover up everything)\, the second will show all scenes and elements containing fake blood. \nEvery child’s “scare level” is unique. Some are not fazed by scary elements\, while others can be triggered by them. It’s important to remember that trauma may impact how people react to haunted houses. We believe parents and caregivers are the experts on their children and will make the best decision for a child in their care. \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. \nThis event is at capacity. If you would like to receive emails for future events\, please see below. \nConnect2Connect Email List\n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-10-27-2024/ LOCATION:Nowhere Entertainment\, 5300 S Robert Trail #200\, Inver Grove Heights\, MN\, 55077\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211418 CREATED:20240723T125123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T111917Z UID:10001174-1727456400-1727463600@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 Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. \nRed Barn Learning Farm\nFriday\, September 27th\, 2024\, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.\nJoin us for a fun evening at Red Barn Learning Farm in Hayfield\, MN. Events will include exploring the farm\, learning about the animals\, and a sunset hayride. Dinner will be included! \nPlease note: Registration for this event is currently full. Please fill out the form below to be added to the waitlist. An email will be sent if spots open up. \n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-09-27-2024/ LOCATION:Red Barn Learning Farm\, 27251 State Hwy 30\, Hayfield\, MN\, 55940 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Connect2Connnect-August-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211418 CREATED:20240516T190218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T103838Z UID:10001130-1724175000-1724180400@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 Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. \nSt. Paul Saints Baseball Game at CHS Field (Registration Full)\nTuesday\, August 20th\, 2024\, from 5:30 pm – end of the game.\nJoin us to watch the St. Paul Saints play at CHS Field in St. Paul\, Minnesota. We will start with a pre-game picnic from 5:30 – 7:00 pm followed by the baseball game. In addition to the baseball game\, there is a play zone that can be utilized. This includes a small playground\, a rock wall\, a bounce house\, and a speed pitch. Families will also receive a $20 stipend for parking. \nAdditional details will be emailed closer to the date. \nWe are blown away by the excitement and interest in attending this event! Please join the waitlist by completing this form and you will be contacted via email as seats open up. Thank you! \n\n \n \n Connect2Connect Waitlist\n \n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Event Date:*\n \n \n Camp Confidence; Brainerd\, MN: Saturday August 16th\, 2025 from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Please list the number you can best be reached at on the day of the event.City*County*State*Number of adults attending*Number of children attending*Does anyone in your group need vegan\, vegetarian\, or gluten free options? If yes\, please specify which.*What are the ages of the child(ren) attending?Your care of this child/children is:*\n \n Pre-Adoptive\n \n \n Finalized Adoption\n \n \n Temporary Care\n \n \n Kinship Care\n What agency/county/services are you working with?*CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-08-20-2024/ LOCATION:CHS Field\, 360 N Broadway St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Connect2Connnect-August.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T211418 CREATED:20240320T205332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T202546Z UID:10001092-1718449200-1718456400@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 Human Service Permanency Support Service grant. \nKerfoot Canopy Tour (Registration Full)\nSaturday\, June 15\, 2024\, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nJoin 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. \nPlease 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. \nThank 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.  \n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect-2-connect-06-15-2024/ LOCATION:Kerfoot Canopy Tour\, 30200 Scenic Byway Rd\, Henderson\, Minnesota\, 56044 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Connect2connect-June.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR