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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20240614T115242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T145729Z UID:10001690-1775466000-1775491200@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Hybrid DESCRIPTION:This education option is a balance between our in-person and online Foster Care & Adoption Education Class options. It is best suited for individuals who want to move swiftly and prefer a blended learning style. \nYour education will begin with an online pre-test as well as introductory and guest speaker sections of online learning. This can be completed at your convenience prior to the one required live session. The live session is a shorter\, in-person day of learning at the office in St. Paul. Following the in-person session\, you will finish your learning by viewing closing online material and a post-test. \n\n\n \n \n Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Hybrid\n \n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select one of the following required in-person dates at 1605 Eustis St\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108:(Required)About a week prior to the live session\, you will receive your account information for the online learning management system.\n \n \n Friday 4/17/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Monday 5/11/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Friday 5/29/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)\n Please select your preference:(Required)For couples: You may opt to be registered under one account or two individual accounts in our learning management system. Note: if you opt to be registered under separate accounts\, each individual must complete all learning modules in their own account in order to receive a certificate of completion. Benefits of separate accounts include: individual access to community portal and drip content\, and coursework can be completed at individual's leisure.\n \n \n One account\n \n \n \n Separate accounts\n \n \n \n I am a single registrant\n Registrant 1Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email(Required)\n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n 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 Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n County(Required) Add RemovePhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Registrant 2Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email\n \n PhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Are you attending this class in order to provide care to a relative/kin child?YesNoDo you need any accommodations?CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-hybrid-3/2026-04-06/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Foster Care & Adoption Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org 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:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20230803T154024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T011157Z UID:10001692-1775725200-1775728800@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Online DESCRIPTION:The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility\, have limited business hour availability\, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. \nIn 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 our education facilitators. You can choose between a 5:00 p.m. check-in series\, a 9:00 a.m. check-in series\, or a Noon check-in series. However\, you must remain with the one check-in series of your choice. \nYou should plan on attending the full hour of each class. If you cannot\, you may be marked as absent. The expectation is you are engaged with your camera on. Please be in a private space and not driving during the check-in. \nIf you cannot adhere to these expectations\, we encourage you to look into our Hybrid and In-Person class options. \nThis class is available in Spanish upon request. \n\n \n \n Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Online\n \n \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select one of the required live check-in schedules:(Required)About a week prior to the first live session\, you will receive your account information for the online learning management system. Links to the Zoom check-ins are found in the content within the online learning management system.\n \n \n Tuesday; 4/21\, 4/28\, 5/05\, 5/12/2026 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Wednesday; 5/06\, 5/13\, 5/20\, 5/27/2026 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Thursday; 5/21\, 5/28\, 6/04\, 6/11/2026 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (CT)\n Please select your preference:(Required)For couples: You may opt to be registered under one account or two individual accounts in our learning management system. Note: if you opt to be registered under separate accounts\, each individual must complete all learning modules in their own account in order to receive a certificate of completion. Benefits of separate accounts include: individual access to community portal and drip content\, coursework can be completed at individual's leisure\, and individuals can join the zoom meetings from separate locations\n \n \n One account\n \n \n \n Separate accounts\n \n \n \n I am a single registrant\n Registrant 1Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email(Required)\n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n 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 Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n County(Required) Add RemovePhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Registrant 2Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email\n \n PhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Are you attending this class in order to provide care to a relative/kin child?YesNoDo you need any accommodations?CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-online/2026-04-09/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Foster Care & Adoption Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20230803T150628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T154813Z UID:10001492-1775757600-1775763000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Adult Adoptee Support Group DESCRIPTION:Adult Adoptees from all placing agencies are welcome to attend. While each story is unique\, we recognize that there are many core similarities that adoption weaves into life experiences. Topics will be suggested\, but each month the conversation will be open to relevant\, participant-led\, discussion. This is a safe\, confidential space\, the group is facilitated by adult adoptee CH/LSS staff. \nParticipants may have been adopted through any type of adoption (infant\, international\, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. After registration\, you will receive information to join the next session. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). Meetings alternate between online and in-person options. There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Adult Adoptee Support Group\n \n \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:(Required)\n \n In-Person | April 9\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | May 14\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | June 11\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | July 9\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | August 13\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | September 10\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | October 8\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | November 12\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | December 10\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n Select AllName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n CountyStateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificWhat agency are you working with\, or did you work with\, for your adoption?Do you need any accomodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Adult Adoptee Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria:(Required)\n \n Yes\, I/we confirm.\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/adult-adoptee-support-group/2026-04-09/ LOCATION:In Person or Online CATEGORIES:Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20260311T132747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T154617Z UID:10001697-1775908800-1775916000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Connect2Connect: Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Community & Connection\nConnect2Connect provides opportunities for foster\, adoptive and kinship (formal or informal) 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. \nSaturday\, April\, 2026\, from 12:00 p.m. (CT) – 2:00 p.m. (CT)\n1605 Eustis St.\, Saint Paul MN\nJoin us in our large conference space at the Children’s Home 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\, once again! Everyone will get to bring home a large canvas of their own artwork. Lunch will be served as well! \nRegister Here URL:https://chlss.org/event/connect2connect-community-gathering-04-11-2026/ 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:20260413T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20230803T153639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T161900Z UID:10001474-1776103200-1776108600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Pride Family Support Group DESCRIPTION:The group was created to provide foster and adoptive caregivers who are part of the Pride community an opportunity to connect about their experiences as foster and adoptive parents. \nThis group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Participants may have worked with\, or currently be working with\, any agency/county for foster care or any type of adoption (foster care\, infant\, international). We ask that participants who are currently in the foster care/adoption process be home study approved. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group will meet on the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). Meetings will alternate monthly between online and in-person sessions. There is no cost to attend. Childcare will be offered for in-person groups. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office location: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Pride Family Support Group\n \n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:(Required)\n \n In-Person | April 13\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | May 11\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | June 8\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | July 13\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | August 10\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | September 14\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | October 12\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | November 9\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | December 14\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CT)\n Select AllName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n CountyStateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificAre you a member of the Pride community?(Required)YesNoDo you plan to utilize childcare?YesNoIf yes\, how many children and what ages?Do you need any accommodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration\, I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Pride Family Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria.(Required)\n \n Yes\, I/we confirm.\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/pride-family-support-group/2026-04-13/ LOCATION:In Person or Online CATEGORIES:Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20260130T152502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T152502Z UID:10001682-1776171600-1776177000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: From Eye Rolls to Real Conversations: Practical Strategies for Connecting with Teens DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: From Eye Rolls to Real Conversations: Practical Strategies for Connecting with Teens\nTuesday\, Apr. 14th from 1-2:30 pm (CT) via Zoom\nMany parents fear ‘the teenage years’\, not knowing how to connect with their kids. It can be easier than you think! Join us for practical advice and tools you can use to build a meaningful relationship with your teen\, even if they are new to your family. \nPresented by Will & CarrieAnn Standfest \nWill and CarrieAnn Standfest are dedicated parents with over two decades of hands-on experience\, raising eight forever children through biological\, foster\, adoption\, and international orphan hosting. As emerging experts in connection-based parenting\, they have navigated the complexities of personal loss and behavioral health diagnoses within their family. They created the ‘Connected Parenting Minute’ to help parents create the less stressed\, more connected home they want. \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n \n \n From Eye Rolls to Real Conversations: Practical Strategies for Connecting with Teens\n \n \n \n PhoneThis 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-from-eye-rolls-to-real-conversations-practical-strategies-for-connecting-with-teens/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Untitled-design-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20240906T140531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T164126Z UID:10001480-1776189600-1776195000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Birth Parent Connection Group DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeeting Details\nThis 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 attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Birth Parent Connection Group\n \n \n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:*\n \n Select All\n \n \n Online | April 14\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | May 12\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | June 9\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | July 14\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | August 11\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | September 8\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | October 13\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | November 10\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | December 8\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n Registrant 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Registrant 1 Email*\n \n PhoneRegistrant 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Registrant 2 Email\n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n CountyWhat Minnesota agency or attorney did you work with for your voluntary adoption plan?*What year did the placement occur?*Do you need any accommodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration\, I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Birth Parent Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria:*\n \n Yes\, I/we confirm.\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/birth-parent-connection-group/2026-04-14/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20230803T153529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T164645Z UID:10001486-1776191400-1776198600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster Care & Adoption Parent Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets online and takes place on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT). There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Foster Care & Adoption Parent Support Group\n \n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:(Required)\n \n Online | April 14\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | May 12\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | June 9\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | July 14\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | August 11\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | September 8\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | October 13\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | November 10\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | December 8\, 2026\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (CT)\n Select AllRegistrant 1(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Registrant 1 Email(Required)\n \n Registrant 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Registrant 2 Email\n \n CountyStateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificWhat agency are you working with\, or did you work with\, for your adoption?Do you need any accomodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration\, I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Foster Care Adoption Parent Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria:(Required)\n \n Yes\, I/we confirm.\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-adoption-parent-support-group/2026-04-14/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20250708T161247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T132008Z UID:10001691-1776258000-1776268800@chlss.org SUMMARY:B.E.S.T. (Basic Education for Safe Travel) DESCRIPTION:This hybrid course combines interactive online learning with hands-on instruction from a certified car seat safety technician. The cost of this class is $25 per person. Locations vary. \n  \nThis class is also a great option for parents\, grandparents\, or any caregivers who want to learn more about transporting children safely.  If you are licensed to provide foster care (or childcare) for children aged 8 or younger\, this course is required every 5 years. \nB.E.S.T. takes approximately 2 hours to complete. The first hour takes place online. You will receive access to a learning management system and be guided through an interactive Car Seat Basics presentation. You must complete this presentation prior to attending the second hour of training. After completing your online coursework\, you will attend an in-person session with a certified car seat technician. Instruction will take place at YOUR vehicle. If you have a car seat(s)\, this may be used for instruction\, otherwise\, Children’s Home will provide seats for you to practice with. In-person locations vary. Please sign up for an in-person date and location that works best for you. You will receive a certificate of completion during your in-person session. \nView & Register for an upcoming B.E.S.T. course URL:https://chlss.org/event/b-e-s-t-basic-education-for-safe-travel-2-2-2/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Blaine Fire Station\, 11920 Ulysses St. Ne\, Blaine\, MN\, 55434\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Website-Event-Pic-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20260320T154243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T161115Z UID:10001700-1776274200-1776281400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Youth Panel - Insights from Foster Care Experiences DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Youth Panel – Insights from Foster Care Experiences\nWednesday\, April 15th from 5:30–7:30 pm (CT) via Microsoft Teams\nFamilies are invited to join us for a meaningful and insightful conversation led by members of the Mankato Area Youth Leadership Council. During this virtual youth panel\, young people will share their firsthand experiences navigating foster care placements\, including the moments that supported them and the challenges they faced along the way. \nTogether\, we will explore the importance of creating a welcoming transition for youth entering care\, as well as the impact of nurturing\, stable living environments. This session offers a unique opportunity for caregivers to hear directly from youth\, deepen understanding\, and strengthen supportive practices at home. \nParticipants will walk away with a greater awareness of youth perspectives and practical ideas for fostering trust\, belonging\, and emotional safety. \nPresented by the Mankato Area Youth Leadership Council \nThe Mankato Area Youth Leadership Council is a group of young people committed to improving the foster care system through advocacy\, storytelling\, and community leadership. Council members bring lived experience and a passion for strengthening foster care practices for future youth and families. \nThis webinar will take place on Microsoft Teams. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n \n \n Youth Panel: Insights from Foster Care Experiences\n \n \n \n URLThis 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-youth-panel-insights-from-foster-care-experiences/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Untitled-design-20.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20210308T213953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165759Z UID:10001571-1776276000-1776281400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group DESCRIPTION: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 made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets online and takes place on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT). There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Greater Minnesota Parent Support Group\n \n \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:*\n \n Select All\n \n \n Online | April 15\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | May 20\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | June 17\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | July 15\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | August 19\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | September 16\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | October 21\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | November 18\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | December 16\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (CT)\n Registrant 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Registrant 1 Email*\n \n Registrant 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Registrant 2 Email\n \n CountyStateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificWhat agency are you working with\, or did you work with\, for your adoption?Do you need any accommodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration\, I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Greater MN Parent Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria:*\n \n Yes\, I/we confirm.\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/online-support-group-for-greater-minnesota/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Support Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20230803T153708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165306Z UID:10001504-1776276000-1776283200@chlss.org SUMMARY:Search and Reunion Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is for adult adoptees and birth parents who are not related to one another and who are considering\, or active in\, search and reunion or have searched and the other party is not open to contact. This group is facilitated by CH/LSS staff. Members are supportive of one another and willing to share their reunion journeys with one another- including their successes\, disappointments\, and joys! Participants may have been adopted or placed a child through any type of adoption (infant\, international\, foster care adoption) and through any agency/county. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT). It alternates between online and in-person meetings.   \nIn-person meetings will take place at our main office: 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Search and Reunion Support Group\n \n \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:(Required)\n \n Online | April 15\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | May 20\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | June 17\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | July 15\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | August 19\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | September 16\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | October 21\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n In-Person | November 18\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | December 16\, 2026\, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT)\n Select AllName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n CountyStateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificWhat agency are you working with\, or did you work with\, for your adoption?Do you need any accomodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration\, I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Search and Reunion Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria(Required)\n \n Yes\, I/we confirm.\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/search-and-reunion-support-group/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:In Person or Online CATEGORIES:Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20260325T194243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T195030Z UID:10001701-1776276000-1776283200@chlss.org SUMMARY:G.R.O.W. - Guidance\, Resources and Opportunities While You Wait DESCRIPTION:Our G.R.O.W. events are held quarterly (in January\, April\, July and October) and are open to all families in our infant adoption program that are home study approved. These events will offer a chance for families to connect and learn about various topics from one another and adoption professionals. \nPanel: Adoption Scams\nVIRTUAL EVENT HELD VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS \nPlease join us for a presentation and panelist sharing their experience and advice\nsurrounding adoption scams. We will also talk about commonly seen adoption\nscams\, questions you can ask\, things to look out for\, and what to do if you suspect\none. Post-panel\, the room will be open for you to connect with other families. \nPlease R.S.V.P. directly to your worker if you plan to attend online. \nFeel free to send your worker questions prior to the event. URL:https://chlss.org/event/g-r-o-w-guidance-resources-and-opportunities-while-you-wait-4-15-2026/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Website-Event-Pic-17.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20241007T181415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T121824Z UID:10001528-1776330000-1776443400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Infant Adoption Two-Day Class (In Person) DESCRIPTION:For Minnesota Families Interested in Infant Adoption\nAfter completing Application Part 1\, this is the next step for all families planning to pursue an infant adoption through CH/LSS. \nThese 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 own adoption outreach efforts. You will also have the opportunity to listen to a panel of adoptive and birth parents share their adoption experiences. \nTopics covered include: program process and options\, an overview of the steps and time frames involved in completing a legal adoption\, considerations for adoptive parenting\, understanding the birth parent experience\, cross-cultural and transracial parenting\, supporting openness in adoption\, and utilizing your personal network\, social media\, and other avenues available to you to engage in adoption outreach. \nTo fulfill the education requirement\, families must attend both days in the series. Classes take place on Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. \nLocation: This class will take place in person at our Main Office – 1605 Eustis St. Saint Paul\, MN 55108. \nCost: The cost for pre-adoption training is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This Education Fee will be invoiced immediately following your completion of the Infant Adoption 2-Day Training course. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Wendy Kleiser at wendy.kleiser@chlss.org or 651.255.2271. \nRegistration must be received prior to class. \n\n \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select the series dates you would like to attend:\n \n \n In Person: Thursday\, April 16 & Friday\, April 17\, 2026\n \n \n \n Online: Thursday\, July 16 & Friday\, July 17\, 2026\n \n \n \n In Person: Thursday\, October 8 & Friday\, October 9\, 2026\n Each applicant must attend both days of the series. Applicant 1 Name:*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 1 Email:*\n \n Applicant 2 Name:\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Applicant 2 Email:\n \n Primary Phone:CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/infant-adoption-two-day-class-october-9-10-2025/2026-04-16/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Infant Adoption Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Infant-Adoption-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org 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:20260416T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20260108T125741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T125742Z UID:10001672-1776360600-1776371400@chlss.org SUMMARY:TBRI® Online Training DESCRIPTION: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. \nModule 6: TBRI® Empowering Principles: Ecological Strategies\nIn this class\, we will discuss: \n\nEcological Strategies\nThe Importance of a Predictable Environment\nCreating a More Predictable Environment\nScaffolding Self-Regulation\n\nSign up for Training Today! URL:https://chlss.org/event/tbri-online-training-6/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20240614T115242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T145729Z UID:10001694-1776416400-1776441600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Hybrid DESCRIPTION:This education option is a balance between our in-person and online Foster Care & Adoption Education Class options. It is best suited for individuals who want to move swiftly and prefer a blended learning style. \nYour education will begin with an online pre-test as well as introductory and guest speaker sections of online learning. This can be completed at your convenience prior to the one required live session. The live session is a shorter\, in-person day of learning at the office in St. Paul. Following the in-person session\, you will finish your learning by viewing closing online material and a post-test. \n\n \n \n Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Hybrid\n \n \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select one of the following required in-person dates at 1605 Eustis St\, Saint Paul\, MN 55108:(Required)About a week prior to the live session\, you will receive your account information for the online learning management system.\n \n \n Friday 4/17/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Monday 5/11/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Friday 5/29/2026; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)\n Please select your preference:(Required)For couples: You may opt to be registered under one account or two individual accounts in our learning management system. Note: if you opt to be registered under separate accounts\, each individual must complete all learning modules in their own account in order to receive a certificate of completion. Benefits of separate accounts include: individual access to community portal and drip content\, and coursework can be completed at individual's leisure.\n \n \n One account\n \n \n \n Separate accounts\n \n \n \n I am a single registrant\n Registrant 1Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email(Required)\n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n 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 Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n County(Required) Add RemovePhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Registrant 2Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email\n \n PhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Are you attending this class in order to provide care to a relative/kin child?YesNoDo you need any accommodations?CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-hybrid-3/2026-04-17/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Foster Care & Adoption Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org 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:20260418T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20260130T163544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T143820Z UID:10001684-1776508200-1776513600@chlss.org SUMMARY:I Am Safe: Mind-Body Strategies for You and Your Family DESCRIPTION:Join Us for an In-Person Training: I Am Safe: Mind-Body Strategies for You and Your Family\nSaturday\, April 18th from 10:30 am – Noon (CT)\nEustis Building – Saint Paul\, MN\nParenting can be both joyful and challenging\, making it easy to put your own well-being last. In this interactive session\, you’ll learn simple breathing\, movement\, and rest practices to help: \n\nManage stress and ease anxiety\nBoost energy and strengthen connection\nSupport better sleep\n\nCreate a practical Breathe–Move–Rest toolkit—easy strategies to care for yourself and share with your family. \nPresented by Kathy Flaminio\, LGSW\, MSW & Chrissy Mignogna\, BA\, E-RYT \nKathy Flaminio\, LGSW\, MSW\, E-RYT 200 is the founder of Movemindfully. She is the creator of Movemindfully training\, workshops\, products\, and curricula that teach responsive\, mind-body practices for self-regulation\, focus\, and overall well-being. With a master’s degree in social work\, Kathy holds more than 20 years of experience in Minneapolis Public Schools and was adjunct faculty for Saint Mary’s University. Kathy has trained over 80\,000 professionals in mindfulness\, movement\, and social-emotional skills strategies.  She is co-author of Moving Mountains: An Integrative Manual to Help Youth with Intensity\, Reactivity and Anxiety and of the Teen Resiliency Program with Dr. Henry Emmons\, Dr. Timothy Culbert and associates. \nChrissy Mignogna\, BA\, E-RYT is lead trainer and director of education for Movemindfully. She is a frequent presenter (both locally and nationally)\, training thousands of educators\, parents\, counselors\, and therapists to use Movemindfully simple mind-body practices in educational and therapeutic settings. Chrissy currently teaches in Dakota County Juvenile Services and in early education\, elementary\, middle\, and high schools. She provides mind-body practices for the child/adolescent\, adult\, and geriatric behavioral health units at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital\, United Hospital\, St. Paul Children’s Hospital\, and Center for Families Outpatient/Prairie Care. \n\n \n \n I Am Safe: Mind-Body Strategies for You and Your Family\n \n \n \n URLThis 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/i-am-safe-mind-body-strategies-for-you-and-your-family/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Untitled-design-18.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:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20230803T154024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T011157Z UID:10001695-1776772800-1776776400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Online DESCRIPTION:The online track is best suited for individuals who want flexibility\, have limited business hour availability\, and/or those who prefer virtual learning. \nIn 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 our education facilitators. You can choose between a 5:00 p.m. check-in series\, a 9:00 a.m. check-in series\, or a Noon check-in series. However\, you must remain with the one check-in series of your choice. \nYou should plan on attending the full hour of each class. If you cannot\, you may be marked as absent. The expectation is you are engaged with your camera on. Please be in a private space and not driving during the check-in. \nIf you cannot adhere to these expectations\, we encourage you to look into our Hybrid and In-Person class options. \nThis class is available in Spanish upon request. \n\n \n \n Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - Online\n \n \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select one of the required live check-in schedules:(Required)About a week prior to the first live session\, you will receive your account information for the online learning management system. Links to the Zoom check-ins are found in the content within the online learning management system.\n \n \n Tuesday; 4/21\, 4/28\, 5/05\, 5/12/2026 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Wednesday; 5/06\, 5/13\, 5/20\, 5/27/2026 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n \n Thursday; 5/21\, 5/28\, 6/04\, 6/11/2026 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (CT)\n Please select your preference:(Required)For couples: You may opt to be registered under one account or two individual accounts in our learning management system. Note: if you opt to be registered under separate accounts\, each individual must complete all learning modules in their own account in order to receive a certificate of completion. Benefits of separate accounts include: individual access to community portal and drip content\, coursework can be completed at individual's leisure\, and individuals can join the zoom meetings from separate locations\n \n \n One account\n \n \n \n Separate accounts\n \n \n \n I am a single registrant\n Registrant 1Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email(Required)\n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n 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 Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n County(Required) Add RemovePhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Registrant 2Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email\n \n PhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Are you attending this class in order to provide care to a relative/kin child?YesNoDo you need any accommodations?CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-online/2026-04-21/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Foster Care & Adoption Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20240614T115621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T085720Z UID:10001689-1777021200-1777136400@chlss.org SUMMARY:Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - In-Person DESCRIPTION:The in-person track is best suited for individuals who need or desire to complete their education quickly\, prefer in-person learning and/or those who have previously completed education and want a refresher course. \nThis track will primarily take place during two live consecutive days (Friday/Saturday) with minimal use of the online learning management system which includes introductory sessions as well as a pre- and post- test. \n\n \n \n Foster Care and Adoption Education Classes - In Person\n \n \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select one of the consecutive class schedules:(Required)About a week prior to the live session\, you will receive your account information for the online learning management system.\n \n \n Friday\, 4/24/2026 & Saturday\, 4/25/2026\, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | 2485 Como Ave\, St. Paul MN\, 55108\n \n \n \n Friday\, 5/08/2026 & Saturday\, 5/09/2026\, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | 2118 Campus Drive SE\, Rochester MN\, 55904\n Please select your preference:(Required)For couples: You may opt to be registered under one account or two individual accounts in our learning management system. Note: if you opt to be registered under separate accounts\, each individual must complete all learning modules in their own account in order to receive a certificate of completion. Benefits of separate accounts include: individual access to community portal and drip content\, and coursework can be completed at individual's leisure.\n \n \n One account\n \n \n \n Separate accounts\n \n \n \n I am a single registrant\n Registrant 1Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email(Required)\n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n 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 Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n County(Required) Add RemovePhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Registrant 2Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Date of Birth\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Email\n \n PhoneAre you Hispanic or Latino/Latinx?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Race (Select all that apply)\n \n American Indian or Alaska Native\n \n \n Asian\n \n \n Black or African American\n \n \n Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander\n \n \n White\n \n \n Other\n Regardless of your answer to the prior question\, please indicate how you identify yourself.If selected "other" please specify below:Are you attending this class in order to provide care to a relative/kin child?YesNoDo you need any accommodations?CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/foster-care-and-adoption-education-classes-in-person-3-2/2026-04-24/ LOCATION:Children’s Home – St. Paul Office\, 1605 Eustis Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Foster Care & Adoption Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org 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:20260428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20240729T164153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170552Z UID:10001510-1777377600-1777383000@chlss.org SUMMARY:Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. Topics will be suggested\, but each month the conversation will be open to relevant\, participant-led\, discussion. This is a safe\, confidential space\, the group is facilitated by parents of adult adoptees who are also CH/LSS staff. \nAfter registration\, you will receive information to join the next session. Please feel free to register for one\, multiple\, or all sessions. This service is provided by funding made possible by the Minnesota Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families. \nMeeting Details\nThis group meets online and takes place on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT). There is no cost to attend. You may register to attend one\, multiple\, or all dates offered below. \nFor virtual meetings\, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day of the meeting. \n\n \n \n Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group\n \n \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please select all of the dates you would like to attend:(Required)\n \n Online | April 28\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | May 26\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | June 23\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | July 28\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | August 25\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | September 22\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | October 27\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | November 24\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n \n \n Online | December 22\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. (CT)\n Select AllName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n CountyStateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificWhat agency are you working with\, or did you work with\, for your adoption?Do you need any accommodations to participate in this group?By submitting my registration\, I/we confirm that I/we would like to attend the Parents of Adopted Adults Support Group and are eligible based on the above-mentioned criteria:(Required)\n \n Yes\, I/we confirm.\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://chlss.org/event/parents-of-adopted-adults-support-group-2/2026-04-28/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home Society of Minnesota":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20260130T160440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T160440Z UID:10001683-1777381200-1777386600@chlss.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Educational Options for our Children: Finding the Best Fit DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Educational Options for our Children: Finding the Best Fit\nTuesday\, Apr. 28th from 1-2:30 pm (CT) via Zoom\nChoosing the right educational path for an adopted or foster child can feel overwhelming. Public school\, private school\, homeschool-which option best supports their unique needs? In this interactive discussion\, we’ll explore the pros and cons of each approach\, share real-life experiences\, and dive into key topics like IEPs\, 504 plans\, and special education considerations. Come ready to learn\, share\, and gain insight into what might work best for your family \nPresented by Will and CarrieAnn Standfest \nWill and CarrieAnn Standfest are dedicated parents with over two decades of hands-on experience\, raising eight forever children through biological\, foster\, adoption\, and international orphan hosting. As emerging experts in connection-based parenting\, they have navigated the complexities of personal loss and behavioral health diagnoses within their family. They created the ‘Connected Parenting Minute’ to help parents create the less stressed\, more connected home they want. \nThis webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the link to join after registering below. \n\n \n \n Educational Options for our Children: Finding the Best Fit\n \n \n \n CommentsThis 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-educational-options-for-our-children-finding-the-best-fit/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Website-Event-Pic-20.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T032342 CREATED:20260108T125825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T125854Z UID:10001673-1777570200-1777581000@chlss.org SUMMARY:TBRI® Online Training DESCRIPTION: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. \nModule 7: TBRI® Connecting Principles: Proactive Strategies\nIn this class\, we will discuss: \n\nIntro to Correcting Principles\nThe Mindset Shift\nThe 3 C’s/Goals of Correction\nProactive Strategies\n\nSign up for Training Today! URL:https://chlss.org/event/tbri-online-training-7/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Educational Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chlss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Website-Subpage-Hero-Image.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR