In celebration of Kinship Month, Foster Adopt Minnesota will be hosting a free Self-Care & Resource Fair for Kinship parents and caregivers. Ampersand Families will be tabling at this event so please join us for resources, community, self-care opportunities for Kinship families.
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 regardlessContinue 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 a direct invite with a link to RSVP, and the RSVP link will also be in the general family newsletter.
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, and connection at Lexington Park in Roseville, MN! All eligible families will receive a direct invite with a link to RSVP, and the RSVP link willContinue 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! Trivia starts at 6:30pm at Surly Pizza on the second floor!
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, 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 howContinue 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 Us Through Seven Generations Past, Present, and Future.” Ampersand Families will join with other community agencies to share in cultural and creative activities and provide informationContinue 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, you’ll gain fresh perspectives on navigating complex challenges and strengthening the stability and well-being of those we serve. Ampersand families will be tabling at thisContinue 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 Ampersand Families staff. Dinner is provided for all. Invites go out approximately 2 weeks before the event. Please RSVP Below: Virtual link is available upon request.
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 on the MYVoice website.
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 for all ages! Families should register here by October 23, Circus of the Heart 2025 - Foster Adopt Minnesota .
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