• Kids Need Families

    The Meeting Point 14537 Dodd Boulevard, Rosemount, MN, United States

    All are welcome at this educational event for people who want to know more about Ampersand Families’ work on behalf of youth and families navigating the child welfare system. Light dinner provided. Register here ›

  • Buddy Family Program Info Session

    Online

    Come learn about our Buddy Family Program! This will be a casual information session with our Buddy Family Permanency Specialist. Learn about the program and ask any questions that you may have! Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/T59Vmz1RUJ

  • MYVoice Dungeons & Dragons Event

    MYVoice Dungeons & Dragons Event (Day 1)

    Online

     Join MYVoice for a two-day virtual Dungeons and Dragons event! We will meet on Zoom Thursday, December 28, 1:00-4:00pm and Friday, December 29, 1:00-4:00pm. Our expert storytellers (dungeon masters) will be there to guide both new and experienced players on an exciting quest! Space is limited and attendance at both sessions is required. Join us!!Continue Reading

  • Winter Family Retreat

    Fun-filled day for Ampersand-related families and youth to build connections and community with each other! RSVPs are closed

  • MYVoice Virtual Hangout

    Online

    Monthly youth-led event open to Minnesota young people ages 12-22 with lived experience in the foster care/adoption systems. Text, call or email to RSVP and receive the Zoom link. (612) 695-4328 or emily@ampersandfamilies.org

  • MYVoice Virtual Hangout

    Online

    Join our first-ever Creativity Hangout! Get creative with peers with lived experience in the foster care/adoption systems. RSVP by Friday, June 14 via text/call to 612-695-4328 or email to emily@ampersandfamilies.org and we'll mail your creativity kit and send the Zoom link.    

  • Ampersand Families Fall Social

    2555 Dale St. N., Roseville 55113 2555 Dale Street North, Roseville, MN, United States

    Join families, donors, volunteers, board members and staff at our first-ever Fall Social! Enjoy lawn games and creative activities, fall-themed treats, music and more. All are welcome at this intergenerational event! The FOR Parks Shelter at 2555 Dale Street North in Roseville is a short stroll from the Harriet Alexander Nature Center and the Muriel SahlinContinue Reading

  • Relative/Kinship Parenting and Building Resilience Training

    Online

    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

  • MYVoice Virtual Hangout

    Online

    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.