Foster Adopt Minnesota

06/24/2026

We’re almost there!

Thanks to generous supporters, 229 kids in foster care will get to enjoy a back-to-school shopping experience where they can pick out brand-new clothes and supplies, just like their peers.

But 21 more children still need your help.

Our goal is to give 250 kids this empowering opportunity, and we’re not stopping until every child is included.

A gift of $200 sponsors one child’s experience, but every donation, big or small, makes a difference.

Help us reach the finish line and make sure no child is left out!

💌Donate by June 30:

Join us in providing a child with a back-to-school shopping experience. $200 will provide an experience for one child, but any amount is appreciated! This event will take place during the month of August 2026. Help Kids in Foster Care Start the School Year with Confidence! For most children, the bac...

06/23/2026

FREE trainings! From complex trauma to common medical conditions in adoptive youth, from emotional regulation to grief, all retiring trainings are FREE with coupon code. Enter 2020 in the FAM Webinar Library general search field to find trainings retiring in July. Add trainings to your cart and use coupon code at checkout.

COUPON CODE: Retire2020
now - July 31, 2026

Learn more at https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/education/webinar-library/page/2/?_s=2020

06/22/2026

June is Reunification Month!

Family reunification is the primary goal of foster care and reflects the belief that children do best when they can safely remain connected to their families, cultures and communities.

During National Reunification Month, we celebrate the resilience of families working toward reunification while also recognizing that Black and Indigenous families continue to face disproportionate involvement in the child welfare system and greater barriers to achieving reunification.

Learn more about efforts to support reunification and the impact of this work through the resources below.

✨2026 Signature Report – Casey Family Programs: A national report highlighting data and strategies to strengthen families and improve reunification outcomes- https://www.casey.org/hope/

✨The Foster Provider's Role in Supporting Reunification - Foster Adopt Minnesota: FAM webinar on how foster providers can support children and families during the reunification process. Us code X6GKZYTDto watch for free- https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/product/20231219-webinar-the-foster-providers-role-in-supporting-reunification/

✨Unification Heroes 2025: Allison, Amber Dobson & Rhia Bornmann Spears: A Minnesota based story celebrating individuals whose work and advocacy have helped support successful family reunification-https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/child_law/allison-amber-dobson-rhia-rornmann-spears-unification-heroes-2025.pdf

✨MN Study Group Outlines Improvements to Family Preservation Act: A summary of recommendations from a Minnesota study group outlining next steps to strengthen the state’s Family Preservation Act and improve efforts to keep families safely together- https://imprintnews.org/top-stories/study-group-outlines-next-steps-to-improving-minnesotas-landmark-family-preservation-act/270286

One year in, a review by a state working group calls for legislative fixes and stepped-up practices among social workers and administrators.

06/19/2026

FAM’s July Education Newsletter is HERE!

Inside this issue: International Self-Care Day, Storytime, our 150th podcast episode, and free access to retiring 2020 trainings through July 31.

Read the newsletter and subscribe at www.fosteradoptmn.org/education/education-newsletter/

06/17/2026

All About Me: In My Own Words

Katelyn does a Q&A with us! Go check out what else she has to say: https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/meet-the-kids/zkwallaboutme/

06/16/2026

Our 150th Let's Talk Episode!

Your co-hosts Bridget and Kris interview each other about what they love (and don't love) about hosting the podcast, favorite episodes, what they've learned along the way, and what they are looking forward to for the future of the Let's Talk podcast.

Listen where ever you get your podcasts or at www.fosteradoptmn.org/education/podcast-library/

06/15/2026

What an incredible day at Golden Valley Pride on Saturday! 🌈
We had the opportunity to connect with over 800 community members. Thank you for making it such a vibrant, welcoming, and meaningful event.

06/12/2026

June is Pride Month—a time to honor the LGBTQ+ community’s strength, joy, and ongoing fight for equal rights. Pride began with the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a key moment in LGBTQ+ history that sparked a movement for change. Today,
Pride is both a celebration and a reminder that the fight for justice continues, especially as new laws threaten the rights of LGBTQ+ people, particularly trans youth.

Here are resources offering a deeper look into the history of Pride Month and the broader LGBTQ+ rights movement, along with ways to celebrate in Minnesota.

🌈12 of the Best Podcasts for Pride Month | Podbam – A broad range of podcast that include opportunities to learn, laugh and connect with people’s stories: https://podbam.com/best-gay-podcasts/

🌈PBS – “The LGBTQ+ Experience” – A series of short, accessible videos covering LGBTQ+ history, rights, and representation: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/collections/lgbtq-experience/

🌈National Archives - Offers a rich collection of historical documents, photos, and stories related to LGBTQI+ civil rights: https://www.archives.gov/news/topics/lgbt-pride-month

🌈HRC’s Laws & Legislation Hub –
Updates on federal and state-level legislative efforts, including advocacy campaigns, legal battles, and policy changes affecting LGBTQ+ rights: https://www.hrc.org/resources/laws-legislation

🌈Lavender Magazine’s 2026 Pride Guide – Communities across Minnesota are hosting Pride events throughout June and beyond. These events feature parades, music, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to connect with local LGBTQ+ organizations:
https://lavendermagazine.com/featured-home-page/809-pride-what-to-do-guide/

SWING OUT LOUD Pride DanceJune 1 • $8 • free beginner lesson at 6:30 p.m., dance at 8:15 p.m. • Four Seasons Dance Studio, 1637 Hennepin Ave., Min ...

06/11/2026

With 194 trainings available in our webinar library on topics like Attachment, Grief & Loss, Impact of Trauma, Primary Family, there’s something for every caregiver and professional.

Start learning today and earn your Certificate of Completion.

Search our webinar library at www.fosteradoptmn.org/education/webinar-library/

06/10/2026

All About Me: Week 2

We have a conversation with Katelyn's worker. Go check out what they have to say about her: https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/meet-the-kids/zkwallaboutme/