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LSS Kinship Family Support Services Webinars

Are you caring for a friend’s or relative’s child? You are not alone. We can help.

We offer education, information and compassionate support for families seeking resources.

Take advantage of our free, webinar learning opportunities that provide kinship caregivers with resources to understand the kinship family experience, its challenges, and how to support the health and wellness of caregivers and children.

Minnesota kinship caregivers who are caring for a relative’s or friend’s child are welcome to access our services at no cost. We provide resource and support navigation to both kinship caregivers outside the child welfare system (informal caregivers) and those inside the child welfare system (caregivers who are caring for children who might be receiving foster care services).

 

Upcoming Live Webinars

Custody and other Relationship Options for Kin
Wednesday, December 10
Noon-1:30 p.m. on Zoom 

This presentation will help kinship caregivers understand consent options for school, financial and health care. Discussion will include care and custody options from the viewpoint of a social service provider. We’ll discuss consent of care, how to handle emergencies, and legal resources.

Presenter: Janet Salo is a kinship navigator through LSS’ Kinship Family Support Services.  She is the parent of an adult with a developmental disability, who has experienced navigating many county, medical, legal and federal benefit systems. She is passionate in supporting kinship caregivers as they access services, resources and supports for themselves, and the children in their care.  She has a Grandfamilies Leadership Certificate, training in Family Group Decision Making, and is a qualified Rule 114 Mediator.
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Navigating FASD: Empowering Foster Providers
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Noon-1 p.m. on Zoom 

This one-hour training session is designed for foster parents to meet their yearly FASD training requirement for license renewal. 

In this training, we’ll discuss: 

  • The impact of FASD on brain function and behavior
  • Define fundamental characteristics
  • Learn from real life examples from caregivers. 

Additionally, foster parents will be introduced to various FASD-informed support resources, along with guidance on how to access and use these resources. By the end of the session, participants will have a well-rounded understanding of FASD, useful support strategies, and valuable resources, giving them the tools and confidence to make a positive difference in the lives of children with FASD.

Presenter:  A member of the Proof Alliance Speaker’s Bureau.

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Connect with a Kinship Team Member

If you would like to have a kinship team member, contact you regarding your situation, please complete our Consent to Contact form.

Questions? Call our kinship warmline at 651.917.4640, or email [email protected].