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
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
For Families Interested in International Adoption After 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. This two-day class familiarizes
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 from Minnesota foster care. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Participants must be working or have previously worked with CH/LSS for their foster care or foster care adoption process. Meeting Details This group
Join Us for a Webinar: Beyond Picky Eating: Supporting Felt Safety, Connection, Nutrition, and Health Tuesday May 20th, 2025, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CT) This isn’t another lecture about vegetables, or tricks to get kids to eat them. This session will help you understand why eating and mealtimes can be so difficult for children in the
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
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
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.
