Fall Family Retreat
All Ampersand-affiliated families who have a foster or adoptive youth in their home are invited to attend our Fall Family Retreat at Camp Knutson! All eligible families will receive aContinue Reading
All Ampersand-affiliated families who have a foster or adoptive youth in their home are invited to attend our Fall Family Retreat at Camp Knutson! All eligible families will receive aContinue Reading
Ampersand Families Fall Social is open to all Ampersand-affiliated families who currently or have ever had a foster or adoptive youth in their home. Join us for food, games, andContinue Reading
Come test your knowledge and learn about ampersand families at Surly brewing trivia night! Win some awesome prizes and have fun supporting ampersand families! Open to the whole community! TriviaContinue Reading
Ampersand families will be tabling at this event providing information on the resources available to support youth in the foster care system, connect with county workers and other helping professionals.
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, theContinue Reading
We are celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, October 13th from 11 am to 2 pm at the American Indian Magnet School! The theme is “Honoring our Ancestors: Guiding UsContinue Reading
This conference offers a unique opportunity to learn from leaders, share insights with peers, and expand your toolbox for supporting children, youth, and families. Through interactive sessions and collaborative discussions,Continue Reading
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 AmpersandContinue Reading
Youth-led event open to Minnesota young people ages 12-22 who have lived experience in the foster care and/or adoption systems! More information, including how to RSVP, can be found onContinue Reading
Join us for the kick-off of Minnesota’s Adoption Awareness Month, honoring families who have grown through adoption and kinship care. This is a free celebration and recruitment event. Fun forContinue Reading
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 inContinue Reading
Ampersand is excited to participate in this year's Give to the Max Day on Thursday, Nov. 20! Give to the Max Day is a statewide, grassroots giving event that helpsContinue Reading