Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups - Families Rising

Provides a statewide network of supports for adoptive, foster, and kinship care families that includes: - Online Support: Hosts multiple private Facebook support groups that allow parents to share concerns and successes and offer support and advice to one another. To request access to these groups, fill out a survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetCuJIxw5kriew_Q_6tpBtfWjsGGkkOPPcwENTpvUdSXlXUA/viewform - Parent-to-Parent Support: Experienced adoptive, foster, and kinship parents provide emotional support, information, resources, and referrals through phone, email, and chat. Reach out to a parent support specialist, click here https://nacac.org/connect/support-for-minnesota-adoptive-families/ to find the list on the website. - Retreats: Hosts weekend retreats for parents provide training, support, networking opportunities, and time for self-care

​- Support Groups: Hosts regular support groups for adoptive, foster, and kinship families, each facilitated by experienced parents. The groups are currently virtual. Click here https://wearefamiliesrising.org/families-rising-mn/ for a calendar of support groups.

- Youth Support: Hosts activities and support groups for children and teens who are adopted or in foster or kinship care