When considering foster care in MN, you have the option of licensing through your county of residence or through an agency. Join us as we navigate the different options to help determine which option may be best for you. In this two-part series, we are joined by Erin Etter (agency Social Worker) and Michelle Brown…

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Description: In the final episode, Program Manager Heather Van Brunt and HELP Specialist Andrea Brubaker explore common themes, concerns and challenges that may bring a family who adopted through open adoption to reach out for some assistance and what that support looks like from the HELP Program to help strengthen a family.   Foster Adopt…

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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/@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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