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Parenting in Racially and Culturally Diverse Families Training

Parenting in Racially and Culturally Diverse Families Training

Ampersand Families +1 more

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. OpennessContinue Reading

MSSA Region 9 Conference

South Central College 1920 Lee Blvd N, Mankato, MN, United States

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.

Foster Adopt Minnesota Kinship Resource Fair

Foster Adopt Minnesota 2446 University Ave #140, Saint Paul, MN

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.

Affirming a Youth’s Whole Identity Training

Online

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

Fall Family Retreat

Camp Knutson 11148 Manhattan Pt. Blvd., Crosslake, MN, United States

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

Lexington Park 2131 Lexington Ave N, Roseville, MN, United States

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

Surly Brewing Trivia Night (Featuring Ampersand Families)

Surly Brewing 520 Malcom Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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!

St. Louis County Health & Human Services Conference

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN, United States

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.

Relative/Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience Training

Relative/Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience Training

Ampersand Families +1 more

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

CASCW Permanency Conference

Radisson Blu MOA 2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN, United States

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

Caregiver Roundtable

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 uponContinue Reading

Supporting and Affirming LGBTQ+ Youth Training

Affirming a Youth’s Whole Identity Training

Ampersand Families +1 more

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