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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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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-2-3-3/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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SUMMARY:Indigenous People's Day
DESCRIPTION: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 information about our MYVoice program.   
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/indigenous-peoples-day/
LOCATION:American Indian Magnet School\, 1075 3rd St E\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014
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SUMMARY:CASCW Permanency Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAmpersand families will be tabling at this event 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/cascw-permanency-conference/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu MOA\, 2100 Killebrew Dr\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T180000
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DTSTAMP:20251008T213530Z
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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 Below: Virtual link is available upon request.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/caregiver-roundtable-2-2-4/
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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! \nMore information\, including how to RSVP\, can be found on the MYVoice website.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/myvoice-virtual-hangout-17/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
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