Title: Foster Care 101 Series – Part 1 Description: 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 questions…
Description: 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. Join us on Feb 9th for his webinar on All Behavior has…
Description: 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 occupational therapist and expert on sensory integration and human…
Description: 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 our foster care inquiry form: https://fostercare.mnadopt.org/v2/?c=fc_inquiry Foster Care information: …
Description: 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 Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt Twitter: https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting
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 are waiting to be adopted, partnering with counties and faith…
Description: 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 Fostering Network program and how families can get started…
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 and heal trauma. Join Amie Summers & Mariah Rooney in…
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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt Twitter: https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting
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 Colorado State University through the Center for Loss and Life…
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 pandemic. In this conversation Andrea and Brenda explore topics of…
Learn more about MN ADOPT’s HELP program. Also, find resources available to you regarding COVID-19. Contact the HELP team: Phone: 612-746-5137 Email: HELP-program@mnadopt.org Website: https://www.mnadopt.org/help-prog/ MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt Twitter: https://twitter.com/zerokidswaiting
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 adopt? (1:59) Question 3: Do I need to own a house?…
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 does private adoption differ from adoption from foster care? (4:00)…
