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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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International Adoption Information Meetings - Maryland & Virginia |
For families living in Maryland, DC and the following Northern Virginia and Richmond counties: Arlington, Caroline, Chesterfield, Clarke, Culpepper, Hanover, Henrico,... |
Information Meeting |
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test body |
Educational |
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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 |
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The Bubble Gum Group |
The Minnesota Winter/Spring 2012 Session is Full
BUBBLE GUM GROUP
For children age 8–11 who joined their family through adoption.
In Bubble Gum Groups, we talk... |
Educational, Support Group |
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Meeting your child's birthfamily and CHSFS Ethiopian Intermediary Services |
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... |
Online Education |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 families... |
Educational, Support Group |
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Open Adoption Group 2010-2011 Session |
Join CHSFS social worker and group facilitator, Heather Van Brunt, on the 4th Monday evening of every other month from 6:30 until 8 p.m. at the CHSFS Eustis Building to... |
Educational, Support Group |
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Your Children’s Emotional Development |
Just as there are milestones for early childhood development (crawling, walking, talking, etc.), there are stages and steps for emotional development in young children. ... |
Online Education |
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Caring for Hair with African Origins |
Join Mikki Harris of CHSFS as they discuss the dos and don’ts of ethnic hair, recommended products and accessories, and the different types of African and African American... |
Online Education |
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Talking About the Tough Stuff |
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 “... |
Online Education |
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Stress Management for Parents and Children |
Stress is a normal part of life for both children and adults. There tends to be a significant difference in the way that stress is manifested in children vs. |
Online Education |
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What I Wish I Would Have Known |
In this three-part series, adoptive parents, adopted adults and birthparents will share their adoption experiences with you and discuss what they’ve learned along... |
Online Education |
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Cleft Lip and Palate |
Join us for an informative webinar on cleft lip and palate, a common condition that we see in children waiting for families internationally. Learn about the medical... |
Online Education |
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Cleft Lip and Palate |
Join us for an informative webinar on cleft lip and palate, a common condition that we see in children waiting for families internationally. Learn about the... |
Online Education |
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Clone of Cleft Lip and Palate |
Join us for an informative webinar on cleft lip and palate, a common condition that we see in children waiting for families internationally. Learn about the... |
Online Education |
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Cleft Lip and Palate |
Join us for an informative webinar on cleft lip and palate, a common condition that we see in children waiting for families internationally. Learn about the... |
Online Education |
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Understanding Speech Therapy |
Come and find out how a child’s speech develops and the difference between receptive and expressive language and age appropriate articulation (sound) errors.... |
Online Education |
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What to Share, What Not to Share |
All children have unique pasts but often children adopted from Ethiopia have circumstance that we do not want to share with everyone in our circle. This webinar will... |
Online Education |
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Children’s Self-Esteem: What is it? How do we impact it? |
Knowing what low self-esteem looks like and where it comes from is necessary before you can work to help a child to feel better about themselves. We will... |
Online Education |
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Raising the Post-Institutionalized Child |
Adopting a child(ren) who has lived in an institutional setting can present unique challenges. In this webinar, you will learn about the effects of institutional... |
Online Education |
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Creating a Lifebook |
In this workshop, CHSFS staff will explain the importance of lifebooks while getting you started on creating your own lifebook for your child. Facilitated by Suzanne Habedank... |
Online Education |
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What I Wish I Would Have Known- Three-part series |
In this three-part series, adoptive parents, adopted adults and birthparents share their adoption experiences with you and discuss what they’ve learned along the journey. |
Online Education |
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What I Wish I Would Have Known- Adoptive Parents |
In this webinar (one of a three-part series) adoptive parents share their adoption experiences with you and discuss what they’ve learned along the journey. |
Online Education |
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What I Wish I Would Have Known- Adopted Adults |
In this webinar (one of a three-part series) adopted adults share their adoption experiences with you and discuss what they’ve learned along the journey. |
Online Education |
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What I Wish I Would Have Known- Birthparents |
In this webinar (one of a three-part series) birthparents share their adoption experiences with you and discuss what they’ve learned along the journey. |
Online Education |
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Where is my Village? |
Raising an adopted child without a support system can be frustrating and overwhelming. This webinar will provide participants resources and suggestions of way to... |
Online Education |
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How to help your kids express their feelings |
Humans learn to express their early feelings by crying. As we grow our way of expression becomes more sophisticated, includes facial expressions, speech and... |
Online Education |
East Holiday Open House
12/05/2010 - 2:00pm |
East Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 5, 2010
2 - 4:30 p.m. EST |
Cultural |
My Time Too! Getting Along
01/25/2011 - 6:30pm |
Location: Children's Home Society Family Services main office at 1605 Eustis St, St Paul MN 55071 |
Educational |
My Time Too! Big Feelings
02/22/2011 - 6:30pm |
Location: Children's Home Society Family Services main office at 1605 Eustis St, St Paul MN 55071 |
Educational |
My Time Too! What I Need to Grow
03/22/2011 - 6:30pm |
Location: Children's Home Society Family Services main office at 1605 Eustis St, St Paul MN 55071 |
Educational |
My Time Too! Celebrate Ourselves
04/26/2011 - 6:30pm |
Location: Children's Home Society Family Services main office at 1605 Eustis St, St Paul MN 55071 |
Educational |
Beyond the Bubble
09/12/2011 - 6:00pm |
For youth ages 11 and older who joined their family through adoption.
Beyond the Bubble will dive deeper into what adoption means to you and the world around you. This group is... |
Educational, Support Group |
Teen Teambuilding Adventure!
09/25/2011 - 11:00am |
Teen Teambuilding Adventure!
To kick off our quarterly Teen Crew events, we will be heading back to the beautiful Camp Ihduhapi for some fun in the great outdoors.
And since... |
Educational, Support Group |
East Holiday Open House
12/03/2011 - 1:00pm |
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Cultural |
Adoption Celebration 2012
03/10/2012 - 11:00am |
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Cultural |
Adoption Day Camp 2012
06/18/2012 (All day) |
Children’s Home Society & Family Services
5th Annual Adoption Day Camp
June 18 - 22, 2012
YMCA Camp Streefland - Lakeville, Minn. | more |... |
Cultural |
Tour Korea! 2012 Registration
06/30/2012 - 6:00pm |
Registration for Tour Korea! 2012 is now closed. All tours are full. Thank you for your interest in Tour Korea!
A trip to one’s birth country is a unique and... |
Cultural |
