October 2019
Group Adoption Information Meeting
The Information Meetings at EVOLVE provide a brief overview of our programs for those considering adoption or becoming foster care providers.
Find out more »Champions For Children Gala
EVOLVE is thrilled to host the very first Champions For Children Gala. Join us on October 26 at the Historic Mill City Museum for a night of jazz in the city! Our evening will support EVOLVE's programs of Adoption, Foster Care, Therapeutic Services, and Pregnancy Support, along with a variety of Education and Family Services programs. The evening, emcee'd by Mike Marcotte of Twin Cities Live, will include a cocktail hour, raffles, plated dinner, program, and live auction, followed by…
Find out more »November 2019
Pre-Adoptive and Pre-Foster Parent CORE Education
In CORE, Families will learn about core topics to prepare them for adoptive and foster parenting. You will learn about the impact of trauma, abuse, neglect, and prenatal substance exposure on child development as well as attachment, birth family dynamics, understanding grief and loss, and preparing for placement. This training is for EVOLVE clients only. Register HERE
Find out more »Group Foster Care Information Meeting
The Information Meetings at EVOLVE provide a brief overview of our programs for those considering adoption or becoming foster care providers.
Find out more »International Adoption Education
Our International Adoption Education is for families preparing for international adoption. Topics covered include overview of the international adoption process, reasons for placement, country specific information, impact of orphanage care on children, overview of sexual abuse, preparing for placement, discipline and re-parenting hurt children, assessing child behavior, talking about adoption with your child(ren), post placement and post adoption resources. For EVOLVE clients only. If you haven't started your journey at EVOLVE yet, please sign up for an info session to…
Find out more »Proactive Parenting Support Group
Proactive Parenting is a group moderated by two psychologists and topics vary by week. This group is a place for current or prospective adoptive parents and foster care providers to encourage one another through community, education, and common understanding. This group is free for current or past EVOLVE clients. For non-clients cost is $10. Register HERE
Find out more »Adoption Information Meeting
The Information Meetings at EVOLVE provide a brief overview of our programs for those considering adoption or becoming foster care providers.
Find out more »December 2019
Foster Care Education
This is designed for those in the process of becoming foster parents. Participants will learn the ins and outs of both traditional and concurrent planning. This program is for MN Families who are looking to become licensed as foster parents. This training is for EVOLVE clients only. Register HERE If you would like to be apart of the panel for this education, please fill out the form HERE
Find out more »Parenting in a Diverse Society
This class explores diversity and what ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ children need from their parents, siblings, and other caring adults in order to grow up with a strong self-esteem.
Find out more »January 2020
UMOJA MN – January 2020
UMOJA MN is a Black Heritage camp created to empower adoptive, kinship, and foster families. UMOJA MN is excited to revisit the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Our 2020 theme is "Voices of Change" and we are excited to explore this topic at our camps! Our first camp of the 2020 year will be hosted January 31-February 2. During the weekend, we explore topics relating to African American Child Change Agents. Stay Tuned for…
Find out more »June 2020
UMOJA MN – June 2020
UMOJA MN is a Black Heritage camp created to empower adoptive, kinship, and foster families. This camp will be held in Duluth, MN. More details to come. Our 2020 theme is "Voices of Change" and we are excited to explore this topic at our June camp. Stay tuned for more information early next year! Register HERE
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