Children and youth coming into out of home care often have deep experiences of trauma which can lead to or exacerbate underlying mental health concerns.  Join us to learn more…

When caring for children in foster care, it is important that foster parents understand trauma.  Join us as Kirsten Langerman helps us unpack the basics of trauma in foster care.…

In this podcast, featuring Karen J. Foli, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, an expert on parental postadoption depression (PAD), the discussion will include a description of PAD symptoms, and the research…

Grief is part of the foster care journey. Dr. Kathryn Markell and Dr. Marc Markell will help us explore how grief impacts foster children, foster parents, and families of origin…

Join us as Brandon Jensen talks about the complicated relationships in the foster care community.   MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.yo

Learn what happens when a child is removed from their home, how it impacts children, and how we as foster parents can help them navigate these moves more effectively. Wendy…

This podcast will inform and inspire our thought processes regarding the unique impact of LGBTQ+ identity on many aspects of development and relationships in foster and adoptive families.   MN…

Joins us as we talk with Kirsten Langerman, LICSW about the court process involved in foster care in MN.   MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https:/

Lola Adebara will explain how Partnerships for Permanence is dedicated to bringing formerly fostered young adults together to raise awareness and work to improve the child welfare system.     MN ADOPT

Self-care for foster & adoptive parents is needed year-round, but during the holidays it is particularly important to create space to care for ourselves. Amy Bailey, LMSW is a child welfare…