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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-2-3/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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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-2/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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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/parenting-in-racially-and-culturally-diverse-families-training-2-3-3/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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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
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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
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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-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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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
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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 Development":MAILTO:Jacob.Stonesifer@AmpersandFamilies.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T154500
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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! \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T193556Z
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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-2-3/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20240531T154924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T211326Z
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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:20250425T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T171500
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
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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! \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:20250411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T133000
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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;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20240531T153503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T193355Z
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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-2/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T171500
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20250218T193230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T193230Z
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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! \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-14/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20240531T154338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T193556Z
UID:10000106-1741888800-1741896000@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-2-3/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T171500
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20250203T215307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T215307Z
UID:10000160-1739547900-1739553300@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-13/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20240531T154338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T193556Z
UID:10000135-1739469600-1739476800@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-2-3/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T171500
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20250107T221850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T221850Z
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SUMMARY:MYVoice Virtual Hangout
DESCRIPTION:It might be January\, but MYVoice is already thinking about Valentine’s Day! We’re mailing Valentine-making kits to everyone who’s going to attend the MYVoice “Spread the Love” Virtual Hangout on Friday\, January 24\, 3:45-5:15pm\, then we’ll get creative together over the Zoom! RSVPs are due by Friday January 17\, so we can get your valentine supplies in the mail to you! \nAfter we get crafty together during the hangout\, you can give your finished valentines to your friends and family. Plus\, if you want some of your valentines sent to other youth who are currently in foster care\, you can mail them back to MYVoice (we provide an envelope with postage) and MYVoice will get them into the hands of other young people by Valentine’s Day! \nRSVP via email\, text\, or phone call to emily@ampersandfamilies.org or 612-695-4328.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/myvoice-virtual-hangout-12/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20240531T154924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T211326Z
UID:10000110-1736445600-1736452800@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/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20241213T165815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T165815Z
UID:10000137-1735551900-1735556400@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Winter Break Art & Healing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to get creative over winter break? \nThen join us and enjoy the power of ART! \nRSVP by December 17 and we’ll mail you all the art supplies you’ll need to learn and create together during these special Zoom events! \nReach out to 612-695-4328 or email myvoice@ampersandfamilies.org to register or with questions. Attendance at both sessions is requested. \nThis and all MYVoice programs are free and open to MN young people ages 12-22 who have lived experience in foster care and/or adoption.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/winter-break-art-healing-workshop/2024-12-30/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241226T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20241213T165815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T165815Z
UID:10000136-1735206300-1735210800@ampersandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Winter Break Art & Healing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to get creative over winter break? \nThen join us and enjoy the power of ART! \nRSVP by December 17 and we’ll mail you all the art supplies you’ll need to learn and create together during these special Zoom events! \nReach out to 612-695-4328 or email myvoice@ampersandfamilies.org to register or with questions. Attendance at both sessions is requested. \nThis and all MYVoice programs are free and open to MN young people ages 12-22 who have lived experience in foster care and/or adoption.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/winter-break-art-healing-workshop/2024-12-26/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T171500
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20241118T165905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T165905Z
UID:10000134-1734709500-1734714900@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-11/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T171500
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
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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! \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/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20240531T154338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T193556Z
UID:10000132-1731607200-1731614400@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-2-3/2024-11-14/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T171500
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20241002T184827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T184827Z
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SUMMARY:MYVoice Virtual Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Youth-led event open to Minnesota young people ages 12-22 with lived experience in the foster care and/or adoption systems. Text\, call\, or email to receive RSVP and receive a Zoom link: emily@ampersandfamilies.org or (612) 695-4328.
URL:https://ampersandfamilies.org/event/myvoice-virtual-hangout-10/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20240531T154338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T193556Z
UID:10000125-1728583200-1728590400@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-2-3/2024-10-10/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T171500
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20240902T144817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T144925Z
UID:10000126-1726847100-1726852500@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-9/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T020645
CREATED:20240531T153503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T193355Z
UID:10000124-1726164000-1726171200@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-2/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Ampersand Families
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