What is Autism?  How is it diagnosed?  Why is it so prevalent?  These questions will be addressed by an expert on the topic.     MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt Twitter: https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting    The post Let’s Talk – Autism:  What You Need to Know appeared first on MN Adopt.

What is Autism?  How is it diagnosed?  Why is it so prevalent?  These questions will be addressed by an expert on the topic. MN ADOPT Website: <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mnadopt.org</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-a-mn-adopt-podcast/id1477271641" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0gblIWtyCcDAFUPORs73tu?si=iHAL8uDVRm676N75gzYnBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iscnlv3vtcq3gfrcbas3uu7o5ie?t%3DLet's_Talk:_A_MN_ADOPT_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-autism-what-you-need-to-know/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Autism: What You Need to Know</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Autism:  What You Need to Know

Join us for the very complex and difficult topic of disruption and dissolution of pre-adoption or adoptive families. We’ll look at the grief, trauma, and how to hold compassion for all members of the family.     MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt Twitter: https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting    The post Let’s Talk – Disruption/Dissolution of Adoptions appeared first on MN Adopt.

Join us for the very complex and difficult topic of disruption and dissolution of pre-adoption or adoptive families. We’ll look at the grief, trauma, and how to hold compassion for all members of the family. MN ADOPT Website: <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mnadopt.org</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-a-mn-adopt-podcast/id1477271641" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0gblIWtyCcDAFUPORs73tu?si=iHAL8uDVRm676N75gzYnBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iscnlv3vtcq3gfrcbas3uu7o5ie?t%3DLet's_Talk:_A_MN_ADOPT_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-disruption-dissolution-of-adoptions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Disruption/Dissolution of Adoptions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Disruption/Dissolution of Adoptions

Join ZKW Recruitment Coordinator, Kim Sacay, to learn more about the many Minnesota children waiting for safe, loving, and permanent families. Kim will fill us in about the need, the path to more information, and the many ways that you can help!     MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt Twitter: https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting    The post Let’s Talk – Zero Kids Waiting Series: Episode 1: Recruitment appeared first on MN Adopt.

Join ZKW Recruitment Coordinator, Kim Sacay, to learn more about the many Minnesota children waiting for safe, loving, and permanent families. Kim will fill us in about the need, the path to more information, and the many ways that you can help! MN ADOPT Website: <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mnadopt.org</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-a-mn-adopt-podcast/id1477271641" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0gblIWtyCcDAFUPORs73tu?si=iHAL8uDVRm676N75gzYnBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iscnlv3vtcq3gfrcbas3uu7o5ie?t%3DLet's_Talk:_A_MN_ADOPT_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-zero-kids-waiting-series-episode-1-recruitment/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Zero Kids Waiting Series: Episode 1: Recruitment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Zero Kids Waiting Series: Episode 1: Recruitment

Nefertiti Austin, author of the bestseller Motherhood So White joins us today to discuss the complications and nuances of providing kinship care and caring for children of color in white spaces. Author and memoirist, Nefertiti Austin writes about the erasure of diverse voices in motherhood in the critically acclaimed Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender and Parenting in America. Nefertiti is the proud adoptive mother of two children and lives in Los Angeles, CA.   MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt Twitter: https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting    The post Let’s Talk – Family Matters: A Conversation About Transracial Families and Kinship Care appeared first on MN Adopt.

Nefertiti Austin, author of the bestseller Motherhood So White joins us today to discuss the complications and nuances of providing kinship care and caring for children of color in white spaces. Author and memoirist, Nefertiti Austin writes about the erasure of diverse voices in motherhood in the critically acclaimed Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender and Parenting in America. Nefertiti is the proud adoptive mother of two children and lives in Los Angeles, CA. MN ADOPT Website: <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mnadopt.org</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-a-mn-adopt-podcast/id1477271641" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0gblIWtyCcDAFUPORs73tu?si=iHAL8uDVRm676N75gzYnBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iscnlv3vtcq3gfrcbas3uu7o5ie?t%3DLet's_Talk:_A_MN_ADOPT_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-family-matters-a-conversation-about-transracial-families-and-kinship-care/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Family Matters: A Conversation About Transracial Families and Kinship Care</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Family Matters: A Conversation About Transracial Families and Kinship Care

Join us as Brandon Jensen helps foster parents navigate the impact of foster care on their relationships.   MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt Twitter: https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting    The post Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 13:  Family Impact on Foster Care appeared first on MN Adopt.

Join us as Brandon Jensen helps foster parents navigate the impact of foster care on their relationships. MN ADOPT Website: <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mnadopt.org</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-a-mn-adopt-podcast/id1477271641" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0gblIWtyCcDAFUPORs73tu?si=iHAL8uDVRm676N75gzYnBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iscnlv3vtcq3gfrcbas3uu7o5ie?t%3DLet's_Talk:_A_MN_ADOPT_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-foster-care-101-part-13-family-impact-on-foster-care/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 13: Family Impact on Foster Care</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 13:  Family Impact on Foster Care

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 about how to identify and address mental health concerns in children you care for.   MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt Twitter: https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting    The post Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 12:  Children’s Mental Health appeared first on MN Adopt.

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 about how to identify and address mental health concerns in children you care for. MN ADOPT Website: <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mnadopt.org</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-a-mn-adopt-podcast/id1477271641" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0gblIWtyCcDAFUPORs73tu?si=iHAL8uDVRm676N75gzYnBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iscnlv3vtcq3gfrcbas3uu7o5ie?t%3DLet's_Talk:_A_MN_ADOPT_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-foster-care-101-part-12-childrens-mental-health/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 12: Children’s Mental Health</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 12:  Children’s Mental Health

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.   MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt Twitter: https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting    The post Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 11:  Trauma 101 appeared first on MN Adopt.

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. MN ADOPT Website: <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mnadopt.org</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-a-mn-adopt-podcast/id1477271641" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0gblIWtyCcDAFUPORs73tu?si=iHAL8uDVRm676N75gzYnBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iscnlv3vtcq3gfrcbas3uu7o5ie?t%3DLet's_Talk:_A_MN_ADOPT_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-foster-care-101-part-11-trauma-101/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 11: Trauma 101</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 11:  Trauma 101

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 conducted by Dr. Foli. Findings reveal that parental expectations are associated with depressive symptoms in adoptive parents. Suggestions on how to reframe expectations of themselves as parents, of the child, of family and friends, and of society will be explored.   MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt Twitter: https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting    The post Let’s Talk – Parental Postadoption Depression:  Reframing Expectations appeared first on MN Adopt.

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 conducted by Dr. Foli. Findings reveal that parental expectations are associated with depressive symptoms in adoptive parents. Suggestions on how to reframe expectations of themselves as parents, of the child, of family and friends, and of society will be explored. MN ADOPT Website: <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mnadopt.org</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-a-mn-adopt-podcast/id1477271641" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0gblIWtyCcDAFUPORs73tu?si=iHAL8uDVRm676N75gzYnBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iscnlv3vtcq3gfrcbas3uu7o5ie?t%3DLet's_Talk:_A_MN_ADOPT_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-parental-postadoption-depression-reframing-expectations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Parental Postadoption Depression: Reframing Expectations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Parental Postadoption Depression:  Reframing Expectations

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 including how to support the children and families experiencing grief. Kathryn Markell has a Ph.D. in Psychology from Loyola University-Chicago.  She presently teaching in the psychology department of Anoka-Ramsey Community College, where she teaches Death and Dying and Child and Adolescent Development classes, in addition to many other courses.  She is the co-author of the book: The Children Who Lived: Using Harry Potter and Other Fictional Characters to Help Grieving Children and Adolescents. Marc Markell teaches at St. Cloud State University in the Department of Special Education. He also teaches at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. In addition, Marc teaches an online class for a university in Korea. He is a certified Thanatologist through the Association of Death Educators and counseling and certified in Death and Grief Studies from Colorado State University through the Center for Loss and Life Transition. Marc has published three books on grief, book chapters, and numerous articles.   MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt Twitter: https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting    The post Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 10:  Grief &amp; Loss in Foster Care appeared first on MN Adopt.

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 including how to support the children and families experiencing grief. Kathryn Markell has a Ph.D. in Psychology from Loyola University-Chicago.  She presently teaching in the psychology department of Anoka-Ramsey Community College, where she teaches Death and Dying and Child and Adolescent Development classes, in addition to many other courses.  She is the co-author of the book: The Children Who Lived: Using Harry Potter and Other Fictional Characters to Help Grieving Children and Adolescents. Marc Markell teaches at St. Cloud State University in the Department of Special Education. He also teaches at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. In addition, Marc teaches an online class for a university in Korea. He is a certified Thanatologist through the Association of Death Educators and counseling and certified in Death and Grief Studies from Colorado State University through the Center for Loss and Life Transition. Marc has published three books on grief, book chapters, and numerous articles. MN ADOPT Website: <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mnadopt.org</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-a-mn-adopt-podcast/id1477271641" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0gblIWtyCcDAFUPORs73tu?si=iHAL8uDVRm676N75gzYnBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iscnlv3vtcq3gfrcbas3uu7o5ie?t%3DLet's_Talk:_A_MN_ADOPT_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-foster-care-101-part-10-grief-loss-in-foster-care/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 10: Grief &amp; Loss in Foster Care</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 10:  Grief & Loss in Foster Care

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.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt Twitter: https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting    The post Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 9:  Navigating Complex Relationships in Foster Care appeared first on MN Adopt.

Join us as Brandon Jensen talks about the complicated relationships in the foster care community. MN ADOPT Website: <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mnadopt.org</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-a-mn-adopt-podcast/id1477271641" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0gblIWtyCcDAFUPORs73tu?si=iHAL8uDVRm676N75gzYnBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iscnlv3vtcq3gfrcbas3uu7o5ie?t%3DLet's_Talk:_A_MN_ADOPT_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-foster-care-101-part-9-navigating-complex-relationships-in-foster-care/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 9: Navigating Complex Relationships in Foster Care</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 9:  Navigating Complex Relationships in Foster Care

Information about adoption and foster care in Minnesota

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… The post Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 8: The Many Moves of Foster Care appeared first on MN Adopt.

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… The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-foster-care-101-part-8-many-moves-of-foster-care/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 8: The Many Moves of Foster Care</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 8: The Many Moves of Foster Care

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… The post Let’s Talk – LGBTQ+:  Understanding and Support appeared first on MN Adopt.

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… The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-lgbtq-understanding-and-support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – LGBTQ+: Understanding and Support</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – LGBTQ+:  Understanding and Support

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://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt Twitter: https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting The post Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 7: Foster Care &amp; Court appeared first on MN Adopt.

Joins us as we talk with Kirsten Langerman, LICSW about the court process involved in foster care in MN.   MN ADOPT Website: <a href="http://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mnadopt.org</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting</a> The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-foster-care-101-part-7-foster-care-court/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 7: Foster Care &amp; Court</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 7: Foster Care & Court

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 Website:… The post Let’s Talk – Partnerships for Permanence: Developing Young Leaders appeared first on MN Adopt.

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 Website:… The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-partnerships-for-permanence-developing-young-leaders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Partnerships for Permanence: Developing Young Leaders</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Partnerships for Permanence: Developing Young Leaders

Self-care for foster &amp; 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… The post Let’s Talk – Put on Your Air-mask: Self Care Through the Holidays appeared first on MN Adopt.

Self-care for foster &amp; 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… The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-put-on-your-air-mask-self-care-through-the-holidays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Put on Your Air-mask: Self Care Through the Holidays</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Put on Your Air-mask: Self Care Through the Holidays

When considering foster care in MN, you have the option of licensing through your county of residence or though an agency. Join us as we navigate the different options to… The post Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 6: Foster Care Licensing: Agency vs County (2) appeared first on MN Adopt.

When considering foster care in MN, you have the option of licensing through your county of residence or though an agency. Join us as we navigate the different options to… The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-foster-care-101-part-6-foster-care-licensing-agency-vs-county-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 6: Foster Care Licensing: Agency vs County (2)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 6: Foster Care Licensing: Agency vs County (2)

When considering foster care in MN, you have the option of licensing through your county of residence or through an agency. Join us as we navigate the different options to… The post Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 5: Foster Care Licensing: Agency vs County (1) appeared first on MN Adopt.

When considering foster care in MN, you have the option of licensing through your county of residence or through an agency. Join us as we navigate the different options to… The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-foster-care-101-part-5-foster-care-licensing-agency-vs-county-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 5: Foster Care Licensing: Agency vs County (1)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 5: Foster Care Licensing: Agency vs County (1)

Description:  In the final episode, Program Manager, Heather Van Brunt and HELP Specialist, Andrea Brubaker explore common themes, concerns and challenges that may bring a family who adopted through open… The post Let’s Talk – Conversations with the HELP Program (Part 6)- Strengthening Families Who Adopted an Infant through an Open Adoption appeared first on MN Adopt.

Description:  In the final episode, Program Manager, Heather Van Brunt and HELP Specialist, Andrea Brubaker explore common themes, concerns and challenges that may bring a family who adopted through open… The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-conversations-with-the-help-program-part-6-strengthening-families-who-adopted-an-infant-through-an-open-adoption/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Conversations with the HELP Program (Part 6)- Strengthening Families Who Adopted an Infant through an Open Adoption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Conversations with the HELP Program (Part 6)- Strengthening Families Who Adopted an Infant through an Open Adoption

Description:  It’s part 5 of Conversations with the HELP Program.  Program Manager, Heather Van Brunt joins HELP Specialist, Andrea Brubaker to explore common themes, concerns and challenges that may bring… The post Let’s Talk – Conversations with the HELP Program (Part 5)- Strengthening Families Who Adopted Internationally appeared first on MN Adopt.

Description:  It’s part 5 of Conversations with the HELP Program.  Program Manager, Heather Van Brunt joins HELP Specialist, Andrea Brubaker to explore common themes, concerns and challenges that may bring… The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-conversations-with-the-help-program-part-5-strengthening-families-who-adopted-internationally/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Conversations with the HELP Program (Part 5)- Strengthening Families Who Adopted Internationally</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Conversations with the HELP Program (Part 5)- Strengthening Families Who Adopted Internationally

Description:  In this episode, we bring you part 4 of Conversations with the HELP Program.  Program Manager, Heather Van Brunt joins HELP Specialist, Amy Turgeon to explore common themes, concerns… The post Let’s Talk – Conversations with the HELP Program (Part 4)- Strengthening Foster Families appeared first on MN Adopt.

Description:  In this episode, we bring you part 4 of Conversations with the HELP Program.  Program Manager, Heather Van Brunt joins HELP Specialist, Amy Turgeon to explore common themes, concerns… The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-conversations-with-the-help-program-part-3-strengthening-kinship-families-4-strengthening-foster-families/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Conversations with the HELP Program (Part 4)- Strengthening Foster Families</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Conversations with the HELP Program (Part 4)- Strengthening Foster Families

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Amie Summers, LGSW, SEP will introduce Sensory Motor Arousal and Regulation Treatment, a technique that teaches caregivers how to use sensory interventions to help children regulate, create stronger attachment bonding… The post Let’s Talk – Sensory Interventions to assist children in achieving greater regulation appeared first on MN Adopt.

Amie Summers, LGSW, SEP will introduce Sensory Motor Arousal and Regulation Treatment, a technique that teaches caregivers how to use sensory interventions to help children regulate, create stronger attachment bonding… The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-sensory-interventions-to-assist-children-in-achieving-greater-regulation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Sensory Interventions to assist children in achieving greater regulation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Sensory Interventions to assist children in achieving greater regulation

In this podcast, we welcome Mariah Rooney to talk about how caregivers can find compassion and spaciousness for themselves and the children in their care.   MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org… The post Let’s Talk – Finding Compassion and  Space for children and caregivers during COVID-19 appeared first on MN Adopt.

In this podcast, we welcome Mariah Rooney to talk about how caregivers can find compassion and spaciousness for themselves and the children in their care.   MN ADOPT Website: <a href="http://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mnadopt.org</a>… The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-finding-compassion-and-space-for-children-and-caregivers-during-covid-19/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Finding Compassion and Space for children and caregivers during COVID-19</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Finding Compassion and  Space for children and caregivers during COVID-19

In this podcast, we talk to Marc Markell, who teaches at St. Cloud University and at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Marc is certified in Death and Grief Studies from… The post Let’s Talk – Helping Foster Parents Address COVID-19 with Their Children appeared first on MN Adopt.

In this podcast, we talk to Marc Markell, who teaches at St. Cloud University and at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Marc is certified in Death and Grief Studies from… The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-helping-foster-parents-address-covid-19-with-their-children/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Helping Foster Parents Address COVID-19 with Their Children</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Helping Foster Parents Address COVID-19 with Their Children

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In this podcast episode HELP Specialist Andrea talks with adoptive parent and therapist Brenda Benning on the common experiences families are having with the unique challenges of the Covid 19… The post Let’s Talk – Coping with Covid: A Conversation with Brenda Benning appeared first on MN Adopt.

In this podcast episode HELP Specialist Andrea talks with adoptive parent and therapist Brenda Benning on the common experiences families are having with the unique challenges of the Covid 19… The post <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org/lets-talk-coping-with-covid-a-conversation-with-brenda-benning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Talk – Coping with Covid: A Conversation with Brenda Benning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mnadopt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MN Adopt</a>.

Let’s Talk – Coping with Covid: A Conversation with Brenda Benning

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