Join Us for a Webinar: Neuroception: Using Your Parenting Super-Power! Tuesday, Feb. 03 from 12-1:00 pm (CT) via Zoom Exploring more polyvagal theory, we will dig further into how our brains and bodies react when we perceive threat and danger, factoring in caregiver behaviors. When stressed and stretched thin, our unplanned reactions to challenges can
TBRI® is an attachment-based, informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is based on years of attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research, the heartbeat of TBRI® is connection. Module
Join Us for a Webinar: One Yes at a Time-How Open Adoption Transformed Our Family Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 12-1:30 pm (CT) via Zoom Join us in an interview with Susan Strong, author of the book, One Yes at a Time, as she shares her open adoption experiences, including the joys of building and maintaining
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. Meeting Details This 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
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. Meeting Details This group meets online and takes place on
The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility, have limited business hour availability, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. In 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
Join Us for a Webinar: International Adoptee Travel Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 12:00 pm (CT) via Zoom Held in partnership with TIES The Ties Program - Heritage Travel for International Adoptees A heritage journey can be a significant experience for any international adoptee. This presentation is designed for adoptees and families who are curious about traveling,
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
TBRI® is an attachment-based, informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is based on years of attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research, the heartbeat of TBRI® is connection. Module
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.
