Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast
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Let’s Talk – Stories Connect (Part 1)
May is National Foster Care Month. To show appreciation for the care foster parents provide and encourage others to consider fostering, we are hearing the foster care journey of Dan and Emily. In part
Let’s Talk – FAQ’s of Adoption and Foster Care in MN!
Im too old, Im too young, I live by myself, I dont own a home. Googling your commonly asked questions about adoption and foster care in Minnesota can lead you down the rabbit hole of confusion. Jo
Let’s Talk – The Overlooked Child (Part 2)
In part two of this two-part series, we will focus on high school youth and how transition planning is crucial with this age group. Just like part one, well help make sure special education surrogat
Let’s Talk – The Overlooked Child (Part 1)
In part one of this two-part series, we will focus on elementary middle school age children. Dont feel intimidated and disregarded! Heres how to make sure special education surrogates and foster
Let’s Talk – Lived Experiences and Complexities of Adoption
Join us to hear how Amy Wilkerson, LICSW, helps individuals find the courage to live their lives authentically while staying in connection with themselves and others. Amy is a transracial and interna
Let’s Talk – UMOJA [OO-mo-jah] is Swahili for unity!
Join us to learn how UMOJA MN inspires families to reflect on the beautiful ways African Americans have contributed to the development of humanity. Our guest, Queen Jacobs, is the program director at
Let’s Talk – A Conversation to Authentically Support BIPOC Families
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities face barriers from racism, discrimination, cultural insensitivity, and cultural stigma. Hear from Tatiana Bergum and Tatianna Kirk how the wo
Let’s Talk – Human Trafficking in Minnesota and Beyond
Please join us for a thought-provoking conversation with two human trafficking experts committed to achieving social justice. Our webinars cover sensitive topics such as grief, trauma, abuse, neglect,
Let’s Talk – How to Regulate the Regulators – For School Professionals
Please join us for a discussion on how we can support the regulatory systems of those supporting and regulating children. We have many offerings for children to learn regulation, but not many to suppo
Let’s Talk – What is a Special Education Surrogate?
Martha Lippitt, Char Matheson, and Norma Graham (2023 Distinguished Service Award recipient) will share how they ensure quality and meaningful education for children under state guardianship through t