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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T120000
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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-6/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250129T194807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T194807Z
UID:10000158-1745539200-1745798399@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Spring Family Retreat
DESCRIPTION:All Ampersand-affiliated families who have a foster or adoptive youth in their home are invited to attend our Spring Family Retreat at Campfire Bay Resort! 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.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/spring-family-retreat/
LOCATION:Campfire Bay Resort\, 31504 Azure Rd\, Cushing\, MN\, 56443\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families":MAILTO:info@ampersandfamilies.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T171500
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250325T161335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T161335Z
UID:10000164-1745595900-1745601300@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-15/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250425T214141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T214141Z
UID:10000167-1746554400-1746565200@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Family Night at CHS Field
DESCRIPTION:Cheer along with us at the St. Paul Saints game on Tuesday\, May 6! Game starts at 6:30pm at CHS field. Ampersand Families is hosting this event for our community of foster and adoptive families.  If you are interested in claiming FREE tickets for your family\, contact Jamie@ampersandfamilies.org.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/family-night-at-chs-field/
LOCATION:CHS Field\, 360 N Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20240531T154924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T211326Z
UID:10000111-1746727200-1746734400@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/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250425T173118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T173118Z
UID:10000166-1747562400-1747573200@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:FAM 5k Fun Run
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Foster Adopt MN’s annual 5K fun run (or walk) on Sunday\, May 18! This community event is from 9am- 12pm at Rosland Park in Edina. FAM hopes to raise funds for the Back-to-School Shopping Event and aims to raise awareness for the need for families for kids in foster care. To learn more or to register: 5k Fun Run 2025 – Foster Adopt Minnesota
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/fam-5k-fun-run/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250328T151616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T151616Z
UID:10000165-1747760400-1747771200@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Bridge to Belonging Gala
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Tuesday\, May 20 for our Bridge to Belonging Gala. Live music\, dinner\, program\, and silent auction. Details and tickets here: https://ampersandfamilies.org/bridge-to-belonging-gala
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/bridge-to-belonging-gala-2/
LOCATION:Essence Event Center\, 1217 Bandana Blv.d N.\, #203\, S. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20240520T182404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T194213Z
UID:10000020-1747936800-1747942200@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-2-2/2025-05-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20240531T154338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T193556Z
UID:10000147-1749751200-1749758400@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-2-3/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250611T183034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T183034Z
UID:10000170-1749816000-1749830400@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Youth Empowerment Day
DESCRIPTION:The Family Enhancement Center is hosting Youth Empowerment Day! This is a community event designed to uplift\, inspire\, and equip young people ages 14-24 with the tools\, connections\, and motivation they need to thrive. \nThis event will bring together youth from across our community for a day of music\, hands-on learning\, and meaningful connection \nAmpersand families will be there tabling at this event and supporting youth voices in our community!
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/youth-empowerment-day/
LOCATION:McRae Park\, 906 E 47th St\, Minneapolis\, 55407
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T171500
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250609T172620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T172620Z
UID:10000169-1749829500-1749834900@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-16/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250611T183320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T183320Z
UID:10000171-1750330800-1750345200@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Do Good Roseville Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Do Good Roseville has hosted a Juneteenth Celebration every year since 2018. \nIn 2022 the City of Roseville declared Juneteenth as a City holiday and in 2023 the State of Minnesota made it a State holiday. \nJoin the celebration: Spoken word\, Live Music\, Uplifting speakers\, great food and community. Ampersand Families will be tabling at this event to talk about the awesome work we do with older foster youth in the State of MN.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/do-good-roseville-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 2540 Lexington Ave\, Roseville\, Minnesota\, 55113
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250611T183656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T183656Z
UID:10000172-1750582800-1750615200@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Itasca Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:Happy Pride Month! Come stop by the Ampersand Families booth at Itasca Pride! \nAmpersand families will be in attendance to help build queer empowerment within and throughout the community. \nIt’s a day of celebration\, good food\, dancing\, music and  joyful community!
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/itasca-pride-festival/
LOCATION:Old Central School\, 10 NW 5th St NW\, Grand Rapids\, Minnesota\, 55744
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T201500
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250611T184040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T184040Z
UID:10000173-1750702500-1750709700@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:RoseFest Rose Parade
DESCRIPTION:Look for Ampersand Families at RoseFest Parade in Roseville! We will be handing out some Amperswag! \nThe Roseville Rose Parade is a long-standing Roseville tradition that is built on community pride and sustained by community involvement. It is recognized as one of the top three community parades in our state. Watching the parade is a decades-long tradition\, traditionally drawing around 15\,000 enthusiastic curbside spectators\, and it is televised locally on Nine North.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/rosefest-rose-parade/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250527T182901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T182901Z
UID:10000168-1750788000-1750795200@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/relative-kinship-parenting-and-building-resilience-training-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families":MAILTO:info@ampersandfamilies.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20240520T182404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T194213Z
UID:10000021-1750960800-1750966200@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-2-2/2025-06-26/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20240531T154924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T211326Z
UID:10000144-1752170400-1752177600@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/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250611T184443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T184443Z
UID:10000174-1752170400-1752181200@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Roxy's Cabaret hosts Drag BINGO for Ampersand Families!
DESCRIPTION:Join Ampersand Families for Drag Queen Charity Bingo at Roxy’s Cabaret! Come enjoy a night filled with entertainment\, exciting bingo games\, and fantastic prizes—all while supporting a great cause. All proceeds will benefit Ampersand Families and help make a positive difference in our community. Don’t let this unforgettable night of fun and philanthropy slip away! Rally your family & friends and get ready to yell BINGO!
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/roxys-cabaret-hosts-drag-bingo-for-ampersand-families/
LOCATION:Roxy’s Cabaret\, 1333 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55403
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250611T184605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T184621Z
UID:10000175-1752318000-1752336000@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Lakes Area PRIDE in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Happy Pride Month! Come stop by the Ampersand Families booth at Pride in the Park \nAmpersand families will be in attendance to help build queer empowerment within and throughout the community. \nIt’s a day of celebration\, good food\, dancing\, music and  joyful community!
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/lakes-area-pride-in-the-park/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250717T163529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T164030Z
UID:10000022-1753380000-1753385400@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 using this form.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/caregiver-roundtable-2-2-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250717T161441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T161441Z
UID:10000148-1755194400-1755201600@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-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250804T184447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T184448Z
UID:10000023-1756404000-1756409400@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 here. Virtual link is available upon request.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/caregiver-roundtable-2-2-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250717T161810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T161810Z
UID:10000143-1757613600-1757620800@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-2-2/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250829T164427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T164427Z
UID:10000184-1757665800-1757689200@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:MSSA Region 9 Conference
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/mssa-region-9-conference/
LOCATION:South Central College\, 1920 Lee Blvd N\, Mankato\, MN\, 56003\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250829T164650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T164650Z
UID:10000185-1758027600-1758045600@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Foster Adopt Minnesota Kinship Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/foster-adopt-minnesota-kinship-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Foster Adopt Minnesota\, 2446 University Ave #140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250814T152410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T152410Z
UID:10000183-1758045600-1758052800@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/affirming-a-youths-whole-identity-training/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250129T195032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T200740Z
UID:10000159-1758240000-1758499199@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Fall Family Retreat
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/fall-family-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Camp Knutson\, 11148 Manhattan Pt. Blvd.\, Crosslake\, MN\, 56442\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250723T171719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T184353Z
UID:10000181-1758823200-1758830400@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Ampersand Families Fall Social
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAll eligible families will receive a direct invite with a link to RSVP\, and the RSVP link will also be in the general family newsletter.  If you did not receive the link or need it resent to you\, please reach out to Jacob Stonesifer at Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org or 651-398-1590. \n 
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/ampersand-families-fall-social-2/
LOCATION:Lexington Park\, 2131 Lexington Ave N\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
CREATED:20250829T165337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T165337Z
UID:10000187-1759257000-1759264200@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Surly Brewing Trivia Night (Featuring Ampersand Families)
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/surly-brewing-trivia-night-featuring-ampersand-families/
LOCATION:Surly Brewing\, 520 Malcom Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260426T082007
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SUMMARY:St. Louis County Health & Human Services Conference
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/st-louis-county-health-human-services-conference/
LOCATION:Duluth Entertainment Convention Center\, 350 Harbor Dr\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
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