Let's Talk: A MN ADOPT Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode, Meg Flynn joins us to talk about ways to incorporate joy into our family lives. As a therapist and trainer for over twenty-five years, Meg has a vast array of knowledge and experience in working with children and families. We’ll discuss ways parents and caregivers can create delight and find deeper connections in the family system.
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Thank you to our listeners for getting us to our 100th episode! Hear from FAM staff about how Let’s Talk started and how we got to this point. Classic FAM presenters Deena McMahon, Rick Delaney, Charley Joyce, Krista Nelson and Brenda Benning will share how the Foster Care and Adoption world has changed throughout their professions.
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Please join us as we talk about the frantic pace of today’s families and the decision fatigue that can result. We’ll validate and normalize decision fatigue and identify ways we can keep ourselves and our families healthy and joyful. Our guest is Hillary Langfeld. Hillary is a licensed independent clinical social worker and a partner at Strong Self Mental Health located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Hillary has been providing clinical services to individuals and children for seven years with a clinical focus on DBT, CBT, EMDR as well as grief, loss, death and dying.
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In this episode, we are joined by Sue Tate, who, along with her husband Randy, provided foster care for 20 years and cared for over 30 children. Sue shares what interested them in becoming foster parents, things they didn’t expect and had to learn along the way, and advice to those who are considering or just starting out as foster parents.
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Transitioning to adulthood is a challenging time for any person. For children who have experienced trauma, grief and loss, or neglect, moving into independence can be even more complex. They may have some delays in social skills, emotional regulation, or development. Meeting children where they are at, honoring their desires to be independent, and helping them build skills are just some of the ways their loved ones can support them. Megan Nelson adopted three siblings from foster care and has worked as a training coordinator at a foster care and adoption agency. She joins Let’s Talk to share her story, what she’s learned about supporting her children’s growth and learning as they move into adulthood, and how to have joy and connection along the way.
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Minnesota legislature made significant changes to laws governing access to original birth record information for adult adopted persons. On July 1, 2024, Minnesota will become the fifteenth state in the United States to affirm or restore the right of all adopted people to request and obtain their own original birth certificates (OBC).
Join us as we welcome Gregory Luce and Erin Merrigan to share the facts about these changes! Greg is the founder of Adoptee Rights Law Center based in MN and was instrumental in advocating for OBC access in Minnesota and nationwide. Erin is with Concerned United Birthparents (CUB), which is the first and only national organization founded and funded entirely by parents of adoption loss.
For more information visit: https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/minnesota-records-access-information/
Resources: adopteerightslaw.com concernedunitedbirthparents.org
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In Part 2 of Stories Connect, we are joined by Dan and Emily, who share about the importance of a network of support when becoming foster and adoptive parents. They also share valuable insights and answer commonly asked questions to help inform those considering becoming foster or adoptive parents.
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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 1 of this two-part series, Emily will join us and share their experience of providing foster care for over 15 years, adopting three children from foster care, and raising their six biological children. Emily will share what they have learned about love, loss, healing, and growth, and the importance of trust and relationship in all aspects foster care—with birth families, workers and professionals, the schools, and the children.
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I’m too old, I’m too young, I live by myself, I don’t own a home…. Googling your commonly asked questions about adoption and foster care in Minnesota can lead you down the rabbit hole of confusion. Join us to hear the correct answers from Foster Adopt Minnesota staff as they share frequently asked questions from those interested in adoption and foster care.
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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, we’ll help make sure special education surrogates and foster parent voices, ideas, concerns are heard at special education meetings.
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In part one of this two-part series, we will focus on elementary – middle school age children. Don’t feel intimidated and disregarded! Here’s how to make sure special education surrogates and foster parent voices, ideas and concerns are heard at special education meetings.
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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 international adoptee as well as licensed clinical social worker. Through her private practice specializing in complex trauma, adoption, attachment, reunion, race, and identity building, Amy works with adoptive parents in pre and post adoption placements helping them understand the unique challenges and nuances that come with the experience of adoption.
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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 UMOJA MN and will share how the only culture camp of this nature in Minnesota (one of only four nationwide) helps springboard families into a lifelong pursuit of cultural competency; equipped to address subtle and overt forms of racism. We’ll hear how they hope to accomplish this in only three days in length at this amazing camp!
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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 work they do transforms the lives of BIPOC underserved youth and young adults to support and empower them to take intentional steps to reach their full potential and ultimately reach back and help others.
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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, and sexual behaviors. We acknowledge these topics may be triggering or uncomfortable for some individuals. Please be mindful of your own boundaries and needs.
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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 support the school professionals or teachers in the trenches. Let’s change that and walk alongside the caregivers of our youth today.
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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 the services of Special Education surrogates. Learn how volunteers appointed by school districts or the courts serve and advocate for a free and appropriate education in place of the child’s parents.
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Please join us for a podcast conversation with TJ Hewett, a licensed independent clinical social worker. We will discuss how can we prepare our youth for the holidays and be mindful of transitions: love, connection, and tradition are gifts we can give.
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Make your list and check it twice before the holiday season approaches! Learn from two school based mental health providers how to keep silent nights where all is calm and bright during your holiday break. FOSTER ADOPT MINNESOTA Website | Facebook | Youtube
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Hear from a parent who adopted through foster care while working within Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) guidelines. Samantha and her family developed an incredibly close bond with her child’s birth mother, and large extended family, while continuing to champion and support birth mom and their culture….sounds simple, right?! FOSTER ADOPT MINNESOTA Website | Facebook…
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We’ll get the inside scoop from a school teacher in Greater MN about how you can prepare for the upcoming school year. Maureen has been a teacher for 20-years, is an adoptive and foster parent, and ready to share how to get your family settled for school!
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There are many ups and downs adopting through foster care. Pull up a chair and learn how two dads overcame additional challenges, barriers and stereotypes on their way to becoming a family of four.
Our guest, Jeremiah, has been a foster parent for many years. He will share how to be an effective communicator to be the best advocate for yourself and your family.
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Children coming from adoption are at a crossroads between being content with having a safe and loving environment and missing their biological parents. This podcast will give listeners a glimpse into what adoptees feel. Breanna will present ideas on how to best support your child in discovering who they are.
Bre Gronli, LGSW MSW, uses her past to bring awareness to those who are experiencing trauma and has a special place in her heart for youth who have experienced foster care and adoption. She currently works with Sojourn Counseling Group as a private practice therapist, dedicating her time to learning more about trauma as well as educating parents with kids experiencing trauma.
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Strong team communication skills support a culture of collaboration. For part one in our communication series, hear about the importance of communication within child welfare teams.
Our guest will be Stacy Gehringer, MSW, LICSW (she/her/hers), Director of Outreach for the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare, at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work. We will discuss the interdisciplinary collaboration in child welfare and how to become an all-star member of the team.
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We will pick Dr. Chasnoff’s brain and learn more about his upcoming webinar that takes a deeper dive into prenatal substance exposure in children.
You can register for Dr. Chasnoff’s webinar in April here.
Ira J. Chasnoff, M.D., an award-winning author, researcher and lecturer, is president of NTI Upstream and a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He is one of the nation’s leading researchers in the field of child development and the effects of environmental factors on the developmental trajectory of children and adolescents.
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…Many of us recognize the names and overarching theories in grief. We will have Keiran join us to talk about grief, and help us cope and carry our own individual and collective losses. We will get a preview of her upcoming webinar “To Grief Theory and Beyond: Practical applications for coping and loving those who grieve.”
You can register for Keiran’s webinar in April here.
Keiran Vitek is a Clinical Social Worker at The Village Family Service Center. She has received undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Hispanic Studies. After teaching Spanish Immersion at a Title 1 school she went on receive her Masters in Social Work with an emphasis on Traumatic Grief. She has gained experience working with all ages ranging from childhood to end of life care. Keiran’s clinical practice focuses on traumatic and unanticipated grief and bereavement experiences as well as supporting families affected by terminal diseases. Her professional experiences have included developing and facilitating grief support groups, providing individual and family therapy, and working in both inpatient and outpatient oncology. She has received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Meaning Centered Grief Therapy (MCGT). She is a certified Compassionate Bereavement Care Provider. Keiran has presented at past Symposiums, universities, and health care institutions.
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…Many of us recognize the names and overarching theories in grief. We will have Keiran join us to talk about grief, and help us cope and carry our own individual and collective losses. We will get a preview of her upcoming webinar “To Grief Theory and Beyond: Practical applications for coping and loving those who grieve.”
You can register for Keiran’s webinar in April here.
Keiran Vitek is a Clinical Social Worker at The Village Family Service Center. She has received undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Hispanic Studies. After teaching Spanish Immersion at a Title 1 school she went on receive her Masters in Social Work with an emphasis on Traumatic Grief. She has gained experience working with all ages ranging from childhood to end of life care. Keiran’s clinical practice focuses on traumatic and unanticipated grief and bereavement experiences as well as supporting families affected by terminal diseases. Her professional experiences have included developing and facilitating grief support groups, providing individual and family therapy, and working in both inpatient and outpatient oncology. She has received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Meaning Centered Grief Therapy (MCGT). She is a certified Compassionate Bereavement Care Provider. Keiran has presented at past Symposiums, universities, and health care institutions.
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This podcast will explore frameworks for understanding escalation. In addition, we will discuss effective and corresponding interventions to match the level of escalation. Lastly, we will focus on self-management to enhance the de-escalation skills.
You can register for Jimmie’s webinar in April here.
Jimmie Heags, MA LSC, LPCC, LADC, ACS is a trainer and consultant with 20 years of experience in Restorative Practices, Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Practices. Jimmie believes in the Adlerian principle that a primary source of struggles in life is caused by taking too many precautions which why he enjoys helping clients find the power to face their fears by embracing the courage to be imperfect.
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Hear from child welfare professionals, Brianna Sigg and Stephanie Coleman, about their years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with marginalized identities. They will also share the various types of safe care supports available in our communities. You will leave feeling encouraged to open your heart and home to LGBTQ+ youth, and wanting to listen to their April webinar “Supporting Families Providing Care to LGBTQ+”. You can register for their webinar in April here.
Next up is Mariah Rooney. Mariah will share how to bring more compassion and connection into our relationships through understanding complex inner worlds of young people and ourselves. We will also learn more about Mariah’s inner world and her upcoming Spring Summit webinar, “Parts of You, Parts of Me…”. You can register for Mariah’s webinar in April here.
Brianna Sigg, MSW, LICSW (she/her) received her MSW from the University of Minnesota in 2018 and currently holds a LICSW. Brianna works as a licensed psychotherapist and provides educational trainings to a variety of different agencies and organizations. Brianna is the founder of Curiosity Counseling & Consultation and provides therapy through Lyn Lake Psychotherapy & Wellness. Throughout her career and personal life, she has expanded on her knowledge and experience providing a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ clients, particularly those who hold gender expansive identities, to explore themselves and navigate the unique challenges they face due to their identity. Brianna has grown passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults who hold marginalized identities. Brianna operates through a trauma-informed lens with a particular focus on attachment, development and identity.
Stephanie Coleman, MSW, LICSW, works as the Director of Social Work for Children’s Home Society and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota where she oversees Foster Care Adoption, Domestic Infant Adoption, Pregnancy Services, and Education programs. She came to this role with experience directly working with youth in foster care seeking permanency, supporting adoptive families by providing attachment-focused and trauma-informed strategies, and providing education to adults considering adoption. Stephanie earned her Masters of Social Work from the University of Minnesota in 2018 and is currently licensed as an Independent Clinical Social Worker. Stephanie completed the Permanency and Adoption Competency Certificate through the University of Minnesota’s Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare in 2019.
Mariah Rooney, MSW, LICSW is a psychotherapist who has practiced in outpatient, community, hospital and specialty care settings; an adjunct faculty member in the graduate School of Social Work at Winona State University; a past consultant for the NCTSN’s Center for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders; and was previously a fellow at the Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute. She has extensive experience in clinical work with children and adults treating the complex challenges that arise as a result of traumatic stress, attachment trauma, intergenerational trauma, and dissociation. Additionally, her research, consultation, and writing has focused on areas such as gender-related violence, military trauma, trauma-informed embodiment practices, developmental trauma, and systems-level interventions to prevent and address the impacts of trauma. Additionally, Mariah is a consultant with the American Institutes for Research. Her primary responsibilities include supporting capacity-building to prevent and address the effects of violence and trauma within individual agencies and schools, national and state agencies, state-wide coalitions, and multi-agency collaboratives. Additionally, she is the Co-Founder of Trauma Informed Weight Lifting, a program of the Center for Trauma and Embodiment.
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We will take a deeper dive into Barb Clark’s personal passion, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Learn how the world of FASD has changed throughout the years and what it means to parent those with FASD into adulthood. We will also discuss what she hopes parents and professionals get from her upcoming webinar in April, ‘Failure to Launch; How to Support Adults with FASD’.
Barb Clark works at the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) and provides training on trauma-informed strategies, post adoption support, & her personal passion, FASD. She is committed to improving the education and lives of individuals who were prenatally exposed to drugs and alcohol. Barb has a B.I.S. in Youth Studies from the University of Minnesota but has learned more through parenting than any degree could ever teach.
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Noelle is back! After attending Noelle’s webinar When in Crisis! Help for Families Formed Through Adoption & Kinship, attendees asked for more information about creating a crisis plan. In this podcast, listeners will learn what they need to include in their home’s crisis plan.
You can watch her webinar here:
https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/product/20220914-webinar-when-in-crisis-help-for-families-formed-through-adoption-kinship/
Noelle Palmer is an adoptive mother with a background as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Noelle’s life and professional experiences brought her to the Crisis Work field. Noelle is PACC certified and continues in her passion to deliver her work with an adoptive focused lens.
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We are FAM-ily! MN ADOPT is now Foster Adopt Minnesota! As we start a new year, we are excited to also begin this chapter of our organization. Since 1980, we have focused on the goal of ensuring every Minnesota child grows up in a safe and nurturing family. During this time, we have had several brand identities as an organization. Hear from our guests Executive Director, Rachel Walstad and Communications & Marketing Coordinator, Jackie Brovold about what’s in a name!
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Join us for a discussion of the memoir Goodbye Again. This book is the story of one birth mother’s relinquishment, reunion, secondary loss, and journey to acceptance and healing. Her heart-wrenching book details how she lost her son – twice. The first time to adoption and the second not long after reuniting with him.
Candace Cahill is a first mother and a late discovery step-adoptee. She’s a writer, silversmith, and park ranger from Denali, Alaska.
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Please join us for a chat with Daisy and Coco as they relay their experiences of going back to their birth countries on a ten-month journey. Their long-term goal is to create and share “Flipping the Script” – a wellness workbook for young people. However, in order to help others achieve mental wellness, they will first deeply explore their own histories. We will follow them on their journey in uncovering and sharing their findings of the human condition, societal influences, and the stories we all hold.
Daisy and Coco of Minnesota are currently developing a new program on the power of story – as it shapes the lives of young people. Through their nearly completed emotional wellness workbook created specifically for youth (titled “Flipping the Script”), they will provide tools to help cultivate youth identity through their stories. Because Daisy and Coco were adopted from China and India, they understand the importance and urgency of their work – the deep emotional baggage that comes along with being adopted – the unanswered and unanswerable questions regarding their past. And yet, they continue to believe that owning our whole story lies at the crux of our identity, our mental well-being, and journey to self-actualization.
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Please join us for a chat with Daisy and Coco as they relay their experiences of going back to their birth countries on a ten-month journey. Their long-term goal is to create and share “Flipping the Script” – a wellness workbook for young people. However, in order to help others achieve mental wellness, they will first deeply explore their own histories. We will follow them on their journey in uncovering and sharing their findings of the human condition, societal influences, and the stories we all hold.
Daisy and Coco of Minnesota are currently developing a new program on the power of story – as it shapes the lives of young people. Through their nearly completed emotional wellness workbook created specifically for youth (titled “Flipping the Script”), they will provide tools to help cultivate youth identity through their stories. Because Daisy and Coco were adopted from China and India, they understand the importance and urgency of their work – the deep emotional baggage that comes along with being adopted – the unanswered and unanswerable questions regarding their past. And yet, they continue to believe that owning our whole story lies at the crux of our identity, our mental well-being, and journey to self-actualization.
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Please join us for a chat with Daisy and Coco as they relay their experiences of going back to their birth countries on a ten-month journey. Their long-term goal is to create and share “Flipping the Script” – a wellness workbook for young people. However, in order to help others achieve mental wellness, they will first deeply explore their own histories. We will follow them on their journey in uncovering and sharing their findings of the human condition, societal influences, and the stories we all hold.
Daisy and Coco of Minnesota are currently developing a new program on the power of story – as it shapes the lives of young people. Through their nearly completed emotional wellness workbook created specifically for youth (titled “Flipping the Script”), they will provide tools to help cultivate youth identity through their stories. Because Daisy and Coco were adopted from China and India, they understand the importance and urgency of their work – the deep emotional baggage that comes along with being adopted – the unanswered and unanswerable questions regarding their past. And yet, they continue to believe that owning our whole story lies at the crux of our identity, our mental well-being, and journey to self-actualization.
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Please join us for a chat with Daisy Leonard and Coco Leonard as they relay their experiences of going back to their birth countries on a ten-month journey. Their long-term…
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Finally, we have reached the final segment of our 5-part series for adoptive parents. Now that we have come to the point of finalization, we will make sure you have…
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Our series moves on to adoption placements. You are not alone in navigating the complexities of having a youth join your family. Learn from an experienced adoptive parent how you…
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Join us for part 3 of our 5-part series geared toward families who are licensed and starting the adoption process. We will hear from a Child Specific Recruiter (CSR) about…
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Learn from Becker County social workers about how they search for the best match for youth in their care. We will talk about how they review home studies, what happens…
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“I’m licensed and there are hundreds of children in Minnesota who need adoptive families immediately. Why is this taking so long!” Many adoptive families find themselves asking this question after…
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We’re back with Brenda Benning discussing topics we’ll cover in our September 13th webinar: Defiance & Disrespect: Battles with Homework and Chores. Listeners, be sure to register for the webinar…
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With school days just around the corner, I am sure our listeners would like more than just a back-to-school supply list to get ready. For the first of our two-part…
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Join us to learn more about the law for relatives or kin who are a permanency resource for a child in foster care. MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT…
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Join our Q&A to hear what adoptive families are asking, resources available for potential adoptive parents and those inquiring about waiting children. MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Description: We bring you part 3 of Conversations with the HELP Program. Program Manager, Heather Van Brunt joins HELP Specialist, Danielle Lewis to explore common themes, concerns and challenges that…
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Description: In this episode, we bring you part 2 of Conversations with the HELP Program. Program Manager, Heather Van Brunt joins HELP Specialist, Gail Swenson to explore common themes, concerns…
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Description: We kick-off the HELP Program Podcast Series by bringing you part 1 of Conversations with the HELP Program. Program Manager, Heather Van Brunt joins us to provide an intro…
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On today’s podcast, Jessica Brogger from DHS joins us to have a conversation about the need of foster care in MN. Jessica will share with us the common reasons youth…
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In this podcast, we’ll discuss the first thirty days following an adoptive or foster placement. What happens when your best laid plans get torn up and tossed to the wind?…
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In this podcast, we’ll discuss the final stages of preparing for a foster/adoptive placement. We’ll explore some of the most common hopes, fears and questions families have, as well as…
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Join in this podcast to learn more about what contributes to your toxic stress and how it impacts you. Dr. Tami DeCoteau, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) will share strategies for self-care and managing stress. If…
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Join Christina Haddad Gonzalez and Chantelle Vaughn, education professionals experienced with supporting children and families, for a conversation filled with ideas and strategies to smooth back to school stress in…
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We are finishing our Foster Care 101 podcast series with Kim Young and Brenda Sandquist. If you missed Part 1 and 2, we encourage you to listen. We are going…
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We are continuing our Foster Care 101 podcast series with Brenda Sandquist & Kim Young. if you missed the Foster Care 101: Part 1, we highly encourage you to check…
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In this episode we are joined by Brenda Sandquist and Kim Young to learn what it means to be a foster parent. They help us answer the most commonly asked…
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Adrian McLemore is back with us! He highlights strategies & techniques parents can use who are struggling with behavior at home and ways to communicate with youth. MN…
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A conversation with Maude Le Roux on her upcoming series, describing OT and the impact of the senses on life skills and attachment. Maude Le Roux, OTR/L, an internationally acclaimed…
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Common myths can make the prospect of fostering/adopting more intimidating than it should be. We go over 5 common myths about foster care. If you are interested in fostering, complete…
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We chat with Lisa, a foster & adoptive mom, about her and her children’s experience with the Back-to-School Shopping Event last year! Learn more about this event: https://mnadopt.networkforgood.com/projects/82148-back-to-school-shopping-for-foster-kids-2020 MN ADOPT…
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Description: Kaycee Stanley joins us! Kaycee is an adoptive mom and founder & director of The Reel Hope Project. Reel Hope makes videos of kids in foster care in MN who…
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We chat with Kim Young: our Foster Care & Kinship Specialist. In honor of National Foster Care Month, we wanted to have Kim on to tell us more about our…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Let’s Talk Episode 2, FAQ’s Part 2- Interview with WendyLee Raun, MN ADOPT Education Coordinator Topics include: Question 1: Can a single person adopt? (1:05) Question 2: Can a same sex couple…
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Let’s Talk Episode 1, FAQ’s 1- Interview with WendyLee Raun, MN ADOPT Education Coordinator Topics include: Question 1: What is the difference between adoption and foster care? (1:14) Question 2: How…
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