Description:  It’s part 5 of Conversations with the HELP Program. Program Manager Heather Van Brunt joins HELP Specialist Andrea Brubaker to explore common themes, concerns and challenges that may bring a family who adopted internationally to reach out for some assistance and what that support looks like from the HELP Program to help strengthen a…

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Description:  In this episode, we bring you part 4 of Conversations with the HELP Program. Program Manager Heather Van Brunt joins HELP Specialist Amy Turgeon to explore common themes, concerns and challenges that may bring a family who is providing foster care to reach out for some assistance and what that support looks like from…

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Description:  We bring you part 3 of Conversations with the HELP Program. Program Manager Heather Van Brunt joins HELP Specialist Danielle Lewis to explore common themes, concerns and challenges that may bring a family providing kinship care to reach out for some assistance and what that support looks like from the HELP Program to help…

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Description:  In this episode, we bring you part 2 of Conversations with the HELP Program.  Program Manager Heather Van Brunt joins HELP Specialist Gail Swenson to explore common themes, concerns and challenges that may bring a family who adopted through foster care to reach out for some assistance and what that support can look like…

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Description: We kick-off the HELP Program Podcast Series by bringing you part 1 of Conversations with the HELP Program. Program Manager Heather Van Brunt joins us to provide an intro regarding the HELP Program and its services to strengthen your family. Foster Adopt Minnesota  Website: fosteradoptmn.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fosteradoptmn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fosteradoptmn

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On today’s podcast, Jessica Brogger from DHS joins us to have a conversation about the need of foster care in MN. Jessica will share with us the common reasons youth come into care, the need for more foster families across the state, and how you can help meet that need.   MN ADOPT Website: fosteradoptmn.org…

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In this podcast, we’ll discuss the first thirty days following an adoptive or foster placement. What happens when your best laid plans get torn up and tossed to the wind? Join us for the second part of this two-part series to discuss crisis, adjustment, and adaptation.   MN ADOPT Website: fosteradoptmn.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt

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In this podcast, we’ll discuss the final stages of preparing for a foster/adoptive placement. We’ll explore some of the most common hopes, fears and questions families have, as well as the conversations, reflections and preparations that can best support you and your growing family.   MN ADOPT Website: fosteradoptmn.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt

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Join in this podcast to learn more about what contributes to your toxic stress and how it impacts you. Dr. Tami DeCoteau, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) will share strategies for self-care and managing stress.   If you like this podcast, consider joining Dr. DeCoteau for a live webinar on this same topic!   MN ADOPT Website: fosteradoptmn.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MNAdopt

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