Please join us as we talk about the frantic pace of today’s families and the decision fatigue that can result.  We’ll validate and normalize decision fatigue and identify ways we can keep ourselves and our families healthy and joyful. Our guest is Hillary Langfeld. Hillary is a licensed independent clinical social worker and a partner at Strong Self Mental Health located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Hillary has been providing clinical services to individuals and children for seven years with a clinical focus on DBT, CBT, EMDR as well as grief, loss, death and dying. FOSTER ADOPT MINNESOTA ..read more

In this episode, we are joined by Sue Tate, who, along with her husband Randy, provided foster care for 20 years and cared for over 30 children. Sue shares what interested them in becoming foster parents, things they didn’t expect and had to learn along the way, and advice to those who are considering or just starting out as foster parents. FOSTER ADOPT MINNESOTA Website | Facebook | Youtube The post Let’s Talk – Lessons Learned Along the Way appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota ..read more

Transitioning to adulthood is a challenging time for any person. For children who have experienced trauma, grief and loss, or neglect, moving into independence can be even more complex. They may have some delays in social skills, emotional regulation, or development. Meeting children where they are at, honoring their desires to be independent, and helping them build skills are just some of the ways their loved ones can support them. Megan Nelson adopted three siblings from foster care and has worked as a training coordinator at a foster care and adoption agency. She joins Let’s Talk to share h ..read more

Minnesota legislature made significant changes to laws governing access to original birth record information for adult adopted persons. On July 1, 2024, Minnesota will become the fifteenth state in the United States to affirm or restore the right of all adopted people to request and obtain their own original birth certificates (OBC). Join us as we welcome Gregory Luce and Erin Merrigan to share the facts about these changes! Greg is the founder of Adoptee Rights Law Center based in MN and was instrumental in advocating for OBC access in Minnesota and nationwide. Erin is with Concerned United B ..read more

In Part 2 of Stories Connect, we are joined by Dan and Emily, who share about the importance of a network of support when becoming foster and adoptive parents. They also share valuable insights and answer commonly asked questions to help inform those considering becoming foster or adoptive parents. FOSTER ADOPT MINNESOTA Website | Facebook | Youtube The post Let’s Talk – Stories Connect (Part 2) appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota ..read more

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Description: May is National Foster Care Month. To show appreciation for the care foster parents provide and encourage others to consider fostering, we are hearing the foster care journey of Dan and Emily. In part 1 of this two-part series, Emily will join us and share their experience of providing foster care for over 15 years, adopting three children from foster care, and raising their six biological children. Emily will share what they have learned about love, loss, healing, and growth, and the importance of trust and relationship in all aspects foster care—with birth families, workers and ..read more

I’m too old, I’m too young, I live by myself, I don’t own a home…. Googling your commonly asked questions about adoption and foster care in Minnesota can lead you down the rabbit hole of confusion. Join us to hear the correct answers from Foster Adopt Minnesota staff as they share frequently asked questions from those interested in adoption and foster care. FOSTER ADOPT MINNESOTA Website | Facebook | Youtube The post Let’s Talk – FAQ’s of Adoption and Foster Care in MN! appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota ..read more

In part two of this two-part series, we will focus on high school youth and how transition planning is crucial with this age group.  Just like part one, we’ll help make sure special education surrogates and foster parent voices, ideas, concerns are heard at special education meetings. FOSTER ADOPT MINNESOTA Website | Facebook | Youtube The post Let’s Talk – The Overlooked Child (Part 2) appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota ..read more

In part one of this two-part series, we will focus on elementary – middle school age children.  Don’t feel intimidated and disregarded!  Here’s how to make sure special education surrogates and foster parent voices, ideas and concerns are heard at special education meetings. FOSTER ADOPT MINNESOTA Website | Facebook | Youtube The post Let’s Talk – The Overlooked Child (Part 1) appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota ..read more