Join Us for a Webinar: Keeping Kids Safe on the Road This Summer Tuesday, June 30th from Noon - 1:00 pm (CT) via Zoom As families hit the road more often during the summer months, it’s the perfect time for a refresher on keeping kids safe in vehicles. This webinar will walk caregivers through how
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
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
Welcome to Children's Home FCA Orientation Class Sign Up. Live virtual sessions are held twice per month via Teams Meeting, with an In-Person session at our Eustis office once per quarter. This class is required for any families that are interested in the FCA or Dual List programs, and the class must be completed during
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 Children's Home staff. Participants must be working or have previously worked with Children's Home for their foster care or adoption process. Meeting Details This group meets online and takes
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 Children's Home 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
For Minnesota Families Interested in Infant Adoption After completing Application Part 1, this is the next step for all families planning to pursue an infant adoption through CH/LSS. These classes will familiarize you with the legal adoption process in Minnesota, the importance of openness in adoption, and strategies available to you to engage in your
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
Trust-Based Relational Intervention, or TBRI®, is an attachment-based intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles to meet attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. Join Us for TBRI® Caregiver Training Modules – Social Work CEU Cohort Each module will
