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SUMMARY:Empowered Gala
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe are thrilled to announce that Ampersand Families will be featured on Public Television this fall! Produced by the Empowered by Meg Ryan documentary program\, Ampersand Families’ mission will reach a nationwide audience. And with special permission\, we can’t wait to show a VIP sneak peek at the Gala this year! \nThe documentary short dives into the disparities and disproportionate impacts of Minnesota’s Child Welfare System. Highlighting the urgent need for safe\, permanent support for youth and Ampersand Families’ work with teens and adoptive-ready families. Foster Advocates joins us\, sharing perspective from their recent Promise Report on what communities and agencies truly owe Fosters. \nPast Ampersand Youth\, Cora Kirsch\, also outlines the importance of connections to relatives\, kin\, community\, and culture for older youth.  Reflecting on her personal foster experience and now as a parent herself\, Cora adds how personally impactful these connections are. \nJoin us at the Cinema Grill in New Hope on May 30 at the Gala for a VIP showing and an incredible evening! \n2026 Bridge to Belonging Gala\nSaturday\, May 30\, 2026\n5:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nCinema Grill\n2749 Winnetka Ave N\nNew Hope\, MN 55427 \nAt the event\, enjoy dinner\, exciting updates for Ampersand Families’ future\, AND a VIP showing of our feature! \nWith your support\, youth in foster care can find permanency and consistency in their lives.  Help them join a home that connects them to their relatives\, kin\, community\, and culture through Ampersand Families today! \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Today!
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/empowered-gala/
LOCATION:Cinema Grill\, 2749 Winnetka Ave N\, New Hope\, 55427\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
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SUMMARY:Give to the Max Day
DESCRIPTION:Ampersand is excited to participate in this year’s Give to the Max Day on Thursday\, Nov. 20!  Give to the Max Day is a statewide\, grassroots giving event that helps promote your favorite non-profits like Ampersand Families! \nThis year\, donations will be matched $1 for $1\, up to $2\,000\, by a generous donor.  By donating during Give to the Max Day\, you will be doubling your impact and unlocking a key matching grant for Ampersand Families. \n \nEach donation through GiveMN.org also qualifies Ampersand for additional grants from the Give to the Max Day prize pool\, thanks to the continued generosity of the Bush Foundation.  Throughout November\, gifts made to Ampersand Families could be selected for any of the following matching grants: \n\n$500 Early Giving Golden Tickets drawn daily from November 1-19.\n$500 Golden Ticket prizes drawn every 15 minutes on November 20.\n$1\,000 Hourly Golden Ticket prizes drawn hourly on November 20\nA grand prize $10\,000 Super-Sized Golden Ticket\, drawn from all gifts made during November 1-20. \n\n  \nCheck out our page here: Ampersand Families | GiveMN
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/give-to-the-max-day/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
LOCATION:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/give-to-the-max-day/
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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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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 Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
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SUMMARY:Winter Family Retreat 2025
DESCRIPTION:Check back later for more details
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/winter-family-retreat-2025/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
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SUMMARY:Ampersand Families Fall Social
DESCRIPTION:Join families\, donors\, volunteers\, board members and staff at our first-ever Fall Social! \nEnjoy lawn games and creative activities\, fall-themed treats\, music and more. All are welcome at this intergenerational event! \nThe FOR Parks Shelter at 2555 Dale Street North in Roseville is a short stroll from the Harriet Alexander Nature Center and the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum.  The facility is also next to play equipment\, a volleyball court\, football and soccer fields.  We’ll bring balls for folks who want to play! \nThe event is free\, but please RSVP here.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/ampersand-families-fall-social/
LOCATION:2555 Dale St. N.\, Roseville 55113\, 2555 Dale Street North\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T034500
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SUMMARY:MYVoice Virtual Hangout
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \n 
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/myvoice-virtual-hangout-5/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
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SUMMARY:MYVoice Virtual Hangout
DESCRIPTION: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. \n(612) 695-4328 or emily@ampersandfamilies.org
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/myvoice-virtual-hangout-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
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SUMMARY:Winter Family Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Fun-filled day for Ampersand-related families and youth to build connections and community with each other! \nRSVPs are closed
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/winter-family-retreat/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
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SUMMARY:MYVoice Dungeons & Dragons Event (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION: 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!!\n\nThis and all MYVoice activities are open to Minnesota young people ages 12-22 who have lived experience in the foster care and/or adoption systems.\n\nRSVP or reach out with questions via email to myvoice@ampersandfamilies.org or call/text 612-695-4328.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/myvoice-dungeons-dragons-event/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T180000
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DTSTAMP:20231121T224229Z
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SUMMARY:Buddy Family Program Info Session
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/buddy-family-program-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T173000
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SUMMARY:Kids Need Families
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here ›
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/kids-need-families/
LOCATION:The Meeting Point\, 14537 Dodd Boulevard\, Rosemount\, MN\, 55068\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ampersand Families Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
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