Classes & Events

Title and Date	Description	Class Type
International Adoption Information Meetings	Make an informed decision. Attend a free information meeting that covers the process, fees and steps involved for our International programs.	Information Meeting
Introduction to Minnesota's Waiting Children	For 30 years, Children’s Home Society & Family Services has used our strong community connections and adoption expertise to find and support Minnesota families dedicated...	Information Meeting
WEWO Online Registration Form - Prepaid	Agency has prepaid for this coursePlease click here to fill out this form if you would like to take the course online and you know that your agency has prepaid for this course.By...	Online Education
International Adoption Information Meetings - Maryland & Virginia	For families living in Maryland, DC and the following Northern Virginia and Richmond counties: Arlington, Clarke, Culpepper, Henrico, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince...	Information Meeting
International Adoption Free Online Webinar	Sign up to learn about international programs from CHSFS staff, ask questions, and follow along with a slide show. Confirmation and instructions on calling in and accessing the...	Information Meeting
With Eyes Wide Open	With Eyes Wide Open (WEWO), written by Margi Miller, M.A., and Nancy Ward, M.A., L.I.C.S.W., is a 160-page workbook or online course that will help you prepare for one of the most...	Online Education
The Bubble Gum Group		Educational, Support Group
Caring for Hair with African Origins	Join CHSFS’ Mikki Harris and Gloria Dennis as they discuss the dos and don’ts of ethnic hair, recommended products and accessories, and the different types of African...	Online Education
Common Sleep Challenges in Children- Adoption Focus	Join CHSFS social workers Kelly deRosier and Hannah Epstein as they discuss issues surrounding sleep. They discussed how to handle initial adjustment after arrival, bedtime...	Online Education
Top 5 Things Adopted Adults Want Adoptive Parents to Know	Three members of the Resource Committee on Adopted Adults joined us to share their experiences and the top 5 things the adopted adults want you to know as adoptive parents. ...	Online Education
Preparing families for Transracial/Transcultural Adoption	One of the most important parts of pre-adoptive education is preparing families for tranracial/transcultural Adoption. Join us for a discussion and sharing of ideas on how...	Child Welfare Professional Education
Adopting an HIV child: What Child Welfare Professionals Should Know	More and more families are considering adopting children who are HIV positive. Come and learn the most up-to-date information on the medical aspects of HIV , as well as...	Child Welfare Professional Education
Financing An Adoption: What Child Welfare Professionals Should Know	One of the most daunting aspects for families considering adoption is the cost. Join us for a discussion of resources, ideas, and creative approaches that you can share...	Child Welfare Professional Education
Ethics in Social Work Practice	This webinar includes basic definitions and concepts related to ethics, a 10-Step Ethical Decision Making Model, and a lively discussion of real case examples that social...	Child Welfare Professional Education
Hepatitis B - A Common Condition in Internationally Adopted Children	Come and learn about the causes and treatment of Hep B, as well as the day-to-day and long-term impact on children and families. Dr.	Child Welfare Professional Education
Take a Stand: Empowering our Children to Respond to Bullying	Bullying is an unfortunate reality in our schools today. As parents, we often feel powerless to prevent bullying. However, we can empower our children by teaching them how to...	Online Education
Parenting Adopted Teens	Parenting teenagers is tough! This webinar looks at the additional layer that adoption brings to the parent-adolescent dynamic while also giving you clear parenting tips...	Online Education
Michael Stringer Memorial Endowment	Thank you for your interest in Hosta “Mike.” The Hosta “Mike” sale has ended, but you can still join the $50 for 50 Campaign. Use the form below to make a...	Fundraiser
Parenting Webinars		Online Education
Adoptive Family Webinars		Online Education
Ethiopia Family Webinars		Online Education
My Time Too! 2010 - 2011 Series Package	Location: Children's Home Society Family Services main office at 1605 Eustis St, St Paul MN 55071	Educational
Parent-Toddler Time	Location: Children's Home Society Family Services main office at 1605 Eustis St, St Paul MN 55071	Educational
Beyond The Bubble		Educational, Support Group
Bubble Gum Group - Virginia & Maryland	An adoption-focused group for children ages 8-11 who joined their family through adoption. We’ll talk about diversity and culture, school issues, adoption and birth...	Educational, Support Group
The Top 5 Things Adopted Adults Want Adopted Adolescents to Know	This webinar focuses on teasing, birth family, communication with adopted parents and siblings, confidence/self-esteem and birth country. These topics are discussed from the...	Online Education
How to Find Appropriate Child Care 07/21/2010 - 12:00pm		Online Education
Understanding the Attachment Experience 07/22/2010 - 12:00pm	Join us for this webinar as we explore attachment theory, brain development and how it is impacted, and a child’s view of the world given early life trauma. Cost is $15...	Child Welfare Professional Education
Executive Functioning 08/05/2010 - 12:00pm	Julia M. Bledsoe, MD, Center for Adoption Medicine, University of Washington	Child Welfare Professional Education
Have it all: Balancing Career and Family 08/05/2010 - 12:00pm	How do you find a balance between having a life and being successful in your career, especially when there are children involved?	Online Education
Attachment Repair: Strengthening the Family Relationship 08/12/2010 - 12:00pm	Join us as we explore what hooks us as parents and tips and strategies in attachment repair. Cost is $15 for partner agency social workers and $25 for non-partner...	Child Welfare Professional Education
The Top 5 Things Adopted Adults Want Adopted Adolescents to Know 08/19/2010 - 12:00pm	This webinar focuses on teasing, birth family, communication with adopted parents and siblings, confidence/self-esteem and birth country. These topics are discussed from the...	Online Education
Building Your Child's Self-Esteem 08/26/2010 - 12:00pm	Self-esteem is defined as an evaluation of one’s worthiness and acceptability in the eyes of others. It involves a child’s perception of who they are and how...	Online Education
Cleft Lip and Palate 08/26/2010 - 12:00pm	Anna Thurmes, MA, CCC-SLP, Cleft Lip and Palate Specialist Join us for an informative webinar on cleft lip and palate, a common condition that we see in children waiting...	Child Welfare Professional Education
Building Your Child's Self-Esteem 08/26/2010 - 12:00pm	Corrie Wold, MSW, LISW will present information on how to build your Ethiopian child’s self-esteem. She will share research, information, and tools that you can use...	Online Education
Social Networking 101 and Keeping Your Children Safe Online 09/02/2010 - 12:00pm	4,000,000 children post content to the Web every day. If the discussion about Facebook or MySpace has not started at your house, chances are pretty good it soon will. When...	Online Education
The Why and How of Anger Issues 09/16/2010 - 12:00pm	Anger can be positive and useful. It protects us. It signals us that something is wrong. And it can help us accomplish a desired outcome. However, even in small children, anger...	Online Education
Meeting your child's birthfamily and CHSFS Ethiopian Intermediary Services 09/23/2010 - 12:00pm	Join International Intermediary Service Social Workers, Jenni Edwards, MSW and Kabin Lee, LSW as they discuss how and why you should meet your child’s birthfamily, the role...	Online Education
Winemaker's Dinner Registration 09/26/2010 - 6:00pm	CRAVE Restaurant, Galleria in Edina, MN *Required Information	Fundraiser
My Time Too! Connections 09/28/2010 - 6:30pm	Location: Children's Home Society Family Services main office at 1605 Eustis St, St Paul MN 55071	Educational
Strengthening Your Parenting Team 09/30/2010 - 12:00pm	Please join CHSFS & Dr. Steve Kahn, psychologist and family counselor, and take steps to strengthen your parenting team.	Online Education
Your Children’s Emotional Development 10/07/2010 - 12:00pm		Online Education
How to Help the World Celebrate Adoption during National Adoption Month 10/14/2010 - 12:00pm	President Gerald Ford made the first National Adoption Week proclamation, and in 1990, the week was expanded to a month due to the number of states participating and the number of...	Online Education
Helping Adoptive Families Strengthen Their Adoption Circles 10/21/2010 - 12:00pm	Join us for this webinar providing information and tools for adoption professionals to help adoptive parents involve their loved ones in their adoption process and in their lives...	Child Welfare Professional Education
My Time Too! Heroes 10/26/2010 - 6:30pm	Location: Children's Home Society Family Services main office at 1605 Eustis St, St Paul MN 55071	Educational
Helping Children with Adoption Related Grief and Loss 10/28/2010 - 12:00pm	Helping Children Work Through Adoption Related Grief & Loss: Many persons who were adopted may struggle with identifying feelings of grief and loss. This...	Online Education
Stress Management for Parents and Children 11/04/2010 - 12:00pm		Online Education
Talking About the Tough Stuff 11/11/2010 - 12:00pm	Sometimes the information we need to share with our children about their adoption stories is difficult. This workshop will give examples of how and when to share the “tough...	Online Education
Little Red Ball Registration 11/13/2010 - 5:30pm	Target Field, Minneapolis MN *Required Information	Fundraiser
Celebrating Ethiopia and giving back during the holiday season 11/18/2010 - 12:00pm	Our minds naturally think about Ethiopia during the holiday season. We think about the people living there and especially our children’s birthfamily still in country. During...	Online Education

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