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SUMMARY:Relative/Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience Training
DESCRIPTION:This training acknowledges the complexities associated with Relative/Kinship caregiving through fostering and adoption. Topics will include divided loyalties\, redefining roles and relationships\, setting boundaries with parents and other relatives\, the range of emotions caregivers can feel and how children who have experienced trauma\, separation\, or loss can impact a caregiver’s own well-being. Strategies for how to manage family dynamics and conflicts\, identify triggers and effectively manage stress are shared. \nThis training is for Ampersand kinship caregivers who are completing the home study assessment process. Please consult with your permanency specialist before signing up. \nAll trainings are subject to change and cancellation based on need.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/parenting-in-racially-and-culturally-diverse-families-training-2-3/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
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SUMMARY:Relative/Kin Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Free virtual legal clinic for relative & kin families hoping to be a permanency resource for a child in foster care. \nWhat to expect during the clinic: \n\nA brief “Know Your Rights” presentation\nA 1:1 consultation with an attorney\nConnection\, support\, and resource sharing\n\nSpace is limited! Please RSVP at this link\, or the link below \nFor any questions or concerns\, please reach out to tabetha@ampersandfamilies.org
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/relative-kin-legal-clinic-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T171500
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20250107T221850Z
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SUMMARY:MYVoice Virtual Hangout
DESCRIPTION:It might be January\, but MYVoice is already thinking about Valentine’s Day! We’re mailing Valentine-making kits to everyone who’s going to attend the MYVoice “Spread the Love” Virtual Hangout on Friday\, January 24\, 3:45-5:15pm\, then we’ll get creative together over the Zoom! RSVPs are due by Friday January 17\, so we can get your valentine supplies in the mail to you! \nAfter we get crafty together during the hangout\, you can give your finished valentines to your friends and family. Plus\, if you want some of your valentines sent to other youth who are currently in foster care\, you can mail them back to MYVoice (we provide an envelope with postage) and MYVoice will get them into the hands of other young people by Valentine’s Day! \nRSVP via email\, text\, or phone call to emily@ampersandfamilies.org or 612-695-4328.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/myvoice-virtual-hangout-12/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20241220T170339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T181935Z
UID:10000138-1737655200-1737660600@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:For all Ampersand-affiliated adoptive\, pre-adoptive\, and kinship caregivers. Caregivers are invited to share their experiences and get support from other caregivers while youth participate in an activity supervised by Ampersand Families staff. Dinner is provided for all. Invites go out approximately 2 weeks before the event. Please RSVP to mina@ampersandfamilies.org. Want to attend virtually? Let us know and we’ll send you a link!
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/caregiver-roundtable-3/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250112
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240717T164636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T164644Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Family Retreat 2025
DESCRIPTION:Check back later for more details
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/winter-family-retreat-2025/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240531T154924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T211326Z
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SUMMARY:Affirming a Youth's Whole Identity Training
DESCRIPTION:This required training will focus on how to support and affirm a youth who identifies as lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, questioning\, or another identity in the LGBTQ+ community in an adoptive\, pre-adoptive\, or relative/kinship home. This training will also include strategies to implement in your home to create a welcoming and inclusive space regardless of the youth’s sexuality. This training will count for Agency Specific Training in both the home study licensing process and for training hours to renew a foster care license.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/supporting-and-affirming-lgbtq-youth-training/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20241213T165815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T165815Z
UID:10000137-1735551900-1735556400@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Winter Break Art & Healing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to get creative over winter break? \nThen join us and enjoy the power of ART! \nRSVP by December 17 and we’ll mail you all the art supplies you’ll need to learn and create together during these special Zoom events! \nReach out to 612-695-4328 or email myvoice@ampersandfamilies.org to register or with questions. Attendance at both sessions is requested. \nThis and all MYVoice programs are free and open to MN young people ages 12-22 who have lived experience in foster care and/or adoption.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/winter-break-art-healing-workshop/2024-12-30/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241226T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20241213T165815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T165815Z
UID:10000136-1735206300-1735210800@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Winter Break Art & Healing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to get creative over winter break? \nThen join us and enjoy the power of ART! \nRSVP by December 17 and we’ll mail you all the art supplies you’ll need to learn and create together during these special Zoom events! \nReach out to 612-695-4328 or email myvoice@ampersandfamilies.org to register or with questions. Attendance at both sessions is requested. \nThis and all MYVoice programs are free and open to MN young people ages 12-22 who have lived experience in foster care and/or adoption.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/winter-break-art-healing-workshop/2024-12-26/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T171500
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20241118T165905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T165905Z
UID:10000134-1734709500-1734714900@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:MYVoice Virtual Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Youth-led event open to Minnesota young people ages 12-22 who have lived experience in the foster care and/or adoption systems! \nText\, call\, or email to RSVP and receive the Zoom link: emily@ampersandfamilies.org or 612-695-4328
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/myvoice-virtual-hangout-11/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240520T182404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T194213Z
UID:10000096-1734026400-1734031800@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:For all Ampersand-affiliated adoptive\, pre-adoptive\, and kinship caregivers. Caregivers are invited to share their experiences and get support from other caregivers while youth participate in an activity supervised by Ampersand Families staff. Dinner is provided for all. Invites go out approximately 2 weeks before the event. Please RSVP to mina@ampersandfamilies.org. Virtual link is available upon request.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/caregiver-roundtable-2-2/2024-12-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240520T182404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T194213Z
UID:10000095-1732212000-1732217400@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:For all Ampersand-affiliated adoptive\, pre-adoptive\, and kinship caregivers. Caregivers are invited to share their experiences and get support from other caregivers while youth participate in an activity supervised by Ampersand Families staff. Dinner is provided for all. Invites go out approximately 2 weeks before the event. Please RSVP to mina@ampersandfamilies.org. Virtual link is available upon request.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/caregiver-roundtable-2-2/2024-11-21/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T171500
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20241104T175127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T175127Z
UID:10000133-1731685500-1731690900@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:MYVoice Virtual Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Youth-led event open to Minnesota young people ages 12-22 who have lived experience in the foster care and/or adoption systems! \nText\, call\, or email to RSVP and receive the Zoom link: emily@ampersandfamilies.org or 612-695-4328
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/myvoice-virtual-hangout/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240815T210251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T140054Z
UID:10000122-1731672000-1731677400@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Relative/Kin Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Free virtual legal clinic for relative & kin families hoping to be a permanency resource for a child in foster care. \nWhat to expect during the clinic: \n\nA brief “Know Your Rights” presentation\nA 1:1 consultation with an attorney\nConnection\, support\, and resource sharing\n\nSpace is limited! Please RSVP at this link\, or the link below \nFor any questions or concerns\, please reach out to tabetha@ampersandfamilies.org
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/relative-kin-legal-clinic-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240531T154338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T193556Z
UID:10000132-1731607200-1731614400@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Relative/Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience Training
DESCRIPTION:This training acknowledges the complexities associated with Relative/Kinship caregiving through fostering and adoption. Topics will include divided loyalties\, redefining roles and relationships\, setting boundaries with parents and other relatives\, the range of emotions caregivers can feel and how children who have experienced trauma\, separation\, or loss can impact a caregiver’s own well-being. Strategies for how to manage family dynamics and conflicts\, identify triggers and effectively manage stress are shared. \nThis training is for Ampersand kinship caregivers who are completing the home study assessment process. Please consult with your permanency specialist before signing up. \nAll trainings are subject to change and cancellation based on need.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/parenting-in-racially-and-culturally-diverse-families-training-2-3/2024-11-14/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240520T182404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T194213Z
UID:10000013-1729792800-1729798200@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:For all Ampersand-affiliated adoptive\, pre-adoptive\, and kinship caregivers. Caregivers are invited to share their experiences and get support from other caregivers while youth participate in an activity supervised by Ampersand Families staff. Dinner is provided for all. Invites go out approximately 2 weeks before the event. Please RSVP to mina@ampersandfamilies.org. Virtual link is available upon request.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/caregiver-roundtable-2-2/2024-10-24/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T171500
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20241002T184827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T184827Z
UID:10000131-1729266300-1729271700@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:MYVoice Virtual Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Youth-led event open to Minnesota young people ages 12-22 with lived experience in the foster care and/or adoption systems. Text\, call\, or email to receive RSVP and receive a Zoom link: emily@ampersandfamilies.org or (612) 695-4328.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/myvoice-virtual-hangout-10/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240531T154338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T193556Z
UID:10000125-1728583200-1728590400@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Relative/Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience Training
DESCRIPTION:This training acknowledges the complexities associated with Relative/Kinship caregiving through fostering and adoption. Topics will include divided loyalties\, redefining roles and relationships\, setting boundaries with parents and other relatives\, the range of emotions caregivers can feel and how children who have experienced trauma\, separation\, or loss can impact a caregiver’s own well-being. Strategies for how to manage family dynamics and conflicts\, identify triggers and effectively manage stress are shared. \nThis training is for Ampersand kinship caregivers who are completing the home study assessment process. Please consult with your permanency specialist before signing up. \nAll trainings are subject to change and cancellation based on need.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/parenting-in-racially-and-culturally-diverse-families-training-2-3/2024-10-10/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240815T210054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T210054Z
UID:10000121-1727438400-1727443800@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Relative/Kin Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Free virtual legal clinic for relative & kin families hoping to be a permanency resource for a child in foster care. \nWhat to expect during the clinic: \n\nA brief “Know Your Rights” presentation\nA 1:1 consultation with an attorney\nConnection\, support\, and resource sharing\n\nSpace is limited! Please RSVP at this link\, or the link below \nFor any questions or concerns\, please reach out to tabetha@ampersandfamilies.org
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/relative-kin-legal-clinic-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240520T181806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T154534Z
UID:10000094-1727395200-1727654399@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Fall Family Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Fall Family Retreat is for any Ampersand-affiliated family with at least 1 foster or adoptive youth in their home (though all youth in the home are welcome)! This event will take place from September 27-29 at Bug Bee Hive in Paynesville\, MN. Check back later for more details and an RSVP form!
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/fall-family-retreat/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T171500
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240902T144817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T144925Z
UID:10000126-1726847100-1726852500@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:MYVoice Virtual Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Youth-led event open to Minnesota young people ages 12-22 who have lived experience in the foster care and/or adoption systems! \nText\, call\, or email to RSVP and receive the Zoom link: emily@ampersandfamilies.org or 612-695-4328
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/myvoice-virtual-hangout-9/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240801T180510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T181200Z
UID:10000120-1726405200-1726412400@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Ampersand Families Fall Social
DESCRIPTION:Join families\, donors\, volunteers\, board members and staff at our first-ever Fall Social! \nEnjoy lawn games and creative activities\, fall-themed treats\, music and more. All are welcome at this intergenerational event! \nThe FOR Parks Shelter at 2555 Dale Street North in Roseville is a short stroll from the Harriet Alexander Nature Center and the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum.  The facility is also next to play equipment\, a volleyball court\, football and soccer fields.  We’ll bring balls for folks who want to play! \nThe event is free\, but please RSVP here.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/ampersand-families-fall-social/
LOCATION:2555 Dale St. N.\, Roseville 55113\, 2555 Dale Street North\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240531T153503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T193355Z
UID:10000124-1726164000-1726171200@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Parenting in Racially and Culturally Diverse Families Training
DESCRIPTION:This training helps participants understand the impact of parenting children from different racial/ethnic/cultural backgrounds and to know how to honor and incorporate child’s race/ethnicity/culture into their existing family system. Strategies are identified to help children develop positive and proud identities and to help children and families prepare for and handle racism in all forms. Openness to a child’s sexual orientation and gender identity and expression and viewing these differences from a strengths-based perspective is also highlighted. \nThis training is for Ampersand non-relative families who are going through the home study assessment process. Please consult with your permanency specialist before signing up. \nAll trainings are subject to change or cancellation based on need.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/parenting-in-racially-and-culturally-diverse-families-training-2/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240531T154924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T211326Z
UID:10000116-1724349600-1724356800@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Affirming a Youth's Whole Identity Training
DESCRIPTION:This required training will focus on how to support and affirm a youth who identifies as lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, questioning\, or another identity in the LGBTQ+ community in an adoptive\, pre-adoptive\, or relative/kinship home. This training will also include strategies to implement in your home to create a welcoming and inclusive space regardless of the youth’s sexuality. This training will count for Agency Specific Training in both the home study licensing process and for training hours to renew a foster care license.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/supporting-and-affirming-lgbtq-youth-training/2024-08-22/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240520T182404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T194213Z
UID:10000011-1724349600-1724355000@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:For all Ampersand-affiliated adoptive\, pre-adoptive\, and kinship caregivers. Caregivers are invited to share their experiences and get support from other caregivers while youth participate in an activity supervised by Ampersand Families staff. Dinner is provided for all. Invites go out approximately 2 weeks before the event. Please RSVP to mina@ampersandfamilies.org. Virtual link is available upon request.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/caregiver-roundtable-2-2/2024-08-22/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T171500
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240722T200644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T200725Z
UID:10000119-1723823100-1723828500@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:MYVoice Virtual Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Youth-led event open to Minnesota young people ages 12-22 who have lived experience in the foster care and/or adoption systems! \nText\, call\, or email to RSVP and receive the Zoom link: emily@ampersandfamilies.org or 612-695-4328
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/myvoice-virtual-hangout-8/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240520T182404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T194213Z
UID:10000010-1721930400-1721935800@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:For all Ampersand-affiliated adoptive\, pre-adoptive\, and kinship caregivers. Caregivers are invited to share their experiences and get support from other caregivers while youth participate in an activity supervised by Ampersand Families staff. Dinner is provided for all. Invites go out approximately 2 weeks before the event. Please RSVP to mina@ampersandfamilies.org. Virtual link is available upon request.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/caregiver-roundtable-2-2/2024-07-25/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T171500
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240717T212657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T212708Z
UID:10000118-1721403900-1721409300@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:MYVoice Virtual Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Youth-led event open to Minnesota young people ages 12-22 who have lived experience in the foster care and/or adoption systems! \nText\, call\, or email to RSVP and receive the Zoom link: emily@ampersandfamilies.org or 612-695-4328
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/myvoice-virtual-hangout-7/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240529T172300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T172300Z
UID:10000097-1721044800-1721048400@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Roseville Rotary Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Ampersand Families’ staff will share information on our work with youth and families impacted by Minnesota’s child welfare system with members of the Roseville Rotary.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/roseville-rotary-presentation/
LOCATION:Cedarholm Community Buillding & Golf Course\, 2323 Hamline Ave. N\, Roseville
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T171500
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
CREATED:20240624T143327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T144314Z
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SUMMARY:MYVoice Virtual Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Open to all youth ages 12-22 with lived experience with foster care/adoption. RSVP via text/call to 612-695-4328 or email to emily@ampersandfamilies.org and we’ll send the Zoom link.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/myvoice-virtual-hangout-6/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T043140
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SUMMARY:Relative/Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience Training
DESCRIPTION:This training acknowledges the complexities associated with Relative/Kinship caregiving through fostering and adoption. Topics will include divided loyalties\, redefining roles and relationships\, setting boundaries with parents and other relatives\, the range of emotions caregivers can feel and how children who have experienced trauma\, separation\, or loss can impact a caregiver’s own well-being. Strategies for how to manage family dynamics and conflicts\, identify triggers and effectively manage stress are shared. \nThis training is for Ampersand kinship caregivers who are completing the home study assessment process. Please consult with your permanency specialist before signing up. \nAll trainings are subject to change and cancellation based on need.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/parenting-in-racially-and-culturally-diverse-families-training-2-3/2024-07-11/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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