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

Accessing County and Educational Services
Tuesday, November 12
Noon-1:30 p.m. on Zoom 

Did you know 1 in 5 families in Minnesota has at least one child with a disability?

This presentation will help you understand screening, assessment and eligibility for services and supports, medical assistance, and specialized educational services. It will also highlight eligibility tips and tools for county services. Lastly, this presentation will explore an overview of educational services, including consent for educational services, and the role of school districts.

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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Caregiver Strategies to Support Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Wednesday, November 13
6-7:30 p.m. on Zoom 

Understand what fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are and receive a variety of strategies to support children with FASD.

Specifically, we will:

• Address the stigma surrounding prenatal alcohol exposure.
• Recognize the fundamental characteristics of FASD.
• Discuss the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on the developing brain.
• Discuss strategies, tools and tips that can help support 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].