UMOJA Minnesota - For Adoptive, Foster & Kinship Families

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Our mission is to build and strengthen cultural competency and awareness in families who are raising children of African descent through foster or kinship and adoption. Our mission is to build and strengthen cultural competency and awareness by providing parents, children, and youth with enriching classes and workshops facilitated by National Scholars, experienced parents, and educators from aroun

d the State and Country. We give the tools that families need to raise happy, healthy, and culturally competent children into adults who will continue to change the world for the better. WHO DO WE SERVE?
-Minnesota Residents in any of the 87 counties or families who adopted or are fostering through a Minnesota-based agency.
-Children and teens of African/African American descent who are adopted or in foster or kinship care.
-Siblings in families with children of African/African American descent who are adopted or in foster or kinship care.
-Parents who are raising children of African/African American descent through adoption, foster or kinship care, regardless of the parent’s own ethnic or cultural identity. Parent Workshops Have Included:
-Parental Advocacy in and out of the classroom
-Parenting with a trauma informed lens

Child And Youth Workshops Have Included:
-Hair, skin and nails DIY
-Math & science exploration
-American History rediscovered

giving a powerful and moving performance during lunch for our families
05/30/2026

giving a powerful and moving performance during lunch for our families

Caregivers Sessions are underway, Marlee James is leading a discussion about healing, relationships and the impact of cu...
05/30/2026

Caregivers Sessions are underway, Marlee James is leading a discussion about healing, relationships and the impact of culture.

Black Heritage Camp: From the Bronx to Minnesota is almost here!We’re excited to welcome April Dinwoodie as our Caregive...
05/06/2026

Black Heritage Camp: From the Bronx to Minnesota is almost here!

We’re excited to welcome April Dinwoodie as our Caregivers Keynote, presenting “What Adoption Can Teach All Families: The 12‑Month Playbook,” and facilitating our transracial adoptee voices panel.

April Dinwoodie is a Black/Bi-racial transracial adoptee raised in predominantly white New England communities. Her lived experience shapes her work as a writer, podcaster, speaker, coach, and consultant dedicated to healthy identity development, stronger relationships, and navigating differences of race, class, and culture.

Please give April Dinwoodie a warm welcome when you see her at camp!

Black Heritage Camp: From the Bronx to MN — is one month away! We’re excited to introduce DJ Kool Akiem, who will be lea...
05/01/2026

Black Heritage Camp: From the Bronx to MN — is one month away!

We’re excited to introduce DJ Kool Akiem, who will be leading "The History of Hip Hop"

DJ Kool Akiem is an instructor who teaches History of Hip Hop at McNally Smith College of Music. "The History of Hip Hop," brings his expertise directly to our youth through engaging, hands-on lessons that explore the roots of hip hop while emphasizing creativity, ingenuity, and originality—and how these core elements of hip hop culture apply to everyday life.

Please give a warm welcome to DJ Kool Akiem when you see him at camp.

The Black Teens in Action Cohort recently completed their community impact project. Nine teens planned and carried out a...
04/30/2026

The Black Teens in Action Cohort recently completed their community impact project. Nine teens planned and carried out an effort to support the unhoused by creating and distributing care kits with hygiene items and informational signs.

After participating in community engagement training on the root causes of housing insecurity, the teens—alongside parents and caregivers—distributed 120 food bags and hygiene kits in the Ventura Village neighborhood.

Thank you to Nico's Taco and Tequila Bar for donating 120 burritos and Kwik Trip for gift cards to support the food bags. In total, the teens gave nine hours of service, and we couldn’t be prouder.

We’re excited to introduce Jeremy Hicks, who will be leading a Hip Hop Healing Workshop at our upcoming Black Heritage C...
04/24/2026

We’re excited to introduce Jeremy Hicks, who will be leading a Hip Hop Healing Workshop at our upcoming Black Heritage Camp: From the Bronx to MN.

A two-time GRAMMY-nominated, award‑winning music producer, TryBishop creates impactful hip hop, R&B, and gospel music. He uses hip hop as a powerful tool to inspire self‑expression, confidence, and healing in young people.

We can’t wait for this workshop and for caregivers to experience how music, culture, and healing are woven together to deepen connection and understanding with the children and youth in their care.

Registration for camp ends April 24th, at midnight. - https://www.evolvefamilyservices.org/umojamn/camp

Calling for Black Transracial AdopteesUMOJA MN is seeking Black adults (18+) who were adopted, fostered, or in kinship c...
04/14/2026

Calling for Black Transracial Adoptees

UMOJA MN is seeking Black adults (18+) who were adopted, fostered, or in kinship care by non‑Black caregivers to share their lived experiences growing up in non‑Black households.

Participants will join a panel and Q&A at our Black Heritage Camp on May 30, offering insight and guidance to parents and caregivers raising Black youth.

Why share your story?
Your perspective can help families deepen their understanding of cultural identity and the experiences of growing up in a transracial household.

Interested in sharing your voice and uplift and educate families? We’d love to hear from you. https://forms.office.com/r/EVRaDj6HTk

We recently hosted a fun Family Connection Day for our UMOJA MN families—a chance to build community and connect outside...
04/01/2026

We recently hosted a fun Family Connection Day for our UMOJA MN families—a chance to build community and connect outside of our Black Heritage Camp.

On Saturday, families gathered at the Art Shelf for a hands-on art-making experience. Everyone had a wonderful time expressing themselves through painting, collage, and even spray painting. This shared creative time helped strengthen the relationships and bonds formed through UMOJA MN events.

Check out some of the amazing artwork created by our talented participants!

UMOJA MN Spring Camp Applications Are OpenThis spring, we’re turning up the volume on culture, creativity, and connectio...
03/27/2026

UMOJA MN Spring Camp Applications Are Open

This spring, we’re turning up the volume on culture, creativity, and connection.

Theme: Hip Hop Heritage: From The Bronx to Minnesota
We’re exploring the roots of hip hop, its influence across generations, and how it continues to shape identity, expression, and community right here in MN.

From storytelling and music to art and movement, youth will experience the power of hip hop as a cultural force, past, present, and future.

Open to youth ready to learn, connect, and express themselves.
Culturally grounded, community-driven experience
Space is limited

Apply now and be part of the movement.
Head to www.evolvefamilyservices.org/umojamn/camp

Address

5850 Omaha Avenue N
Stillwater, MN
55082

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16515028435

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