Wow… that’s a wrap on the 2024 Families Rising Adoption & Foster Care Conference. Thank you sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and attendees for making this year’s event happen! We are so grateful for all of your involvement in this space, whether that’s sharing your own lived experiences or honoring and caring for those who have, we are all in this together. We’ll see you in person next year!
Families Rising
Civic and Social Organizations
St Paul, Minnesota 1,304 followers
(Formerly NACAC) Every child deserves a permanent, loving, and culturally-competent family.
About us
(Formerly NACAC) Every child deserves a permanent, loving, and culturally-competent family.
- Website
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http://nacac.org
External link for Families Rising
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- St Paul, Minnesota
- Type
- Nonprofit
Locations
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Primary
2380 Wycliff St
Suite 200-11
St Paul, Minnesota 55114, US
Employees at Families Rising
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Josh Kroll
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Kim Stevens
Retired Program Manager at North American Council on Adoptable Children
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Jaclyn Kodosky, LMSW
LMSW w 16+ years experience in child welfare; direct practice, training/coaching, curriculum development, & program imp
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Jamole Callahan
Coaching Specialist at Families Rising/ CWEL/Consultant/ Trainer/ Motivational Speaker/ MPLD Alumni
Updates
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At Families Rising, we recognize and value the insights that can only be gained by living through the child welfare system. Our community thrives on the collective wisdom of individuals who have firsthand navigated the foster care and adoption landscapes. We’re excited to announce “The Voices of Lived Expertise” – a four-part training series thoughtfully delivered by individuals who were adopted and/or spent time in foster or kinship care. Learn more about the series and register now: https://lnkd.in/gxCbc3ZB
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September 16-18 marks Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Impact Week, a campaign by FASD United. FASDs affect so many families, and Families Rising is proud to offer a four-part training series covering the fundamentals and strategies for managing the disorders. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gbBt5y7F
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Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) honors the cultures and contributions of Latinx Americans and celebrates heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. This month and throughout the year, Families Rising joins in celebrating the history, heritage, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latinx Americans. Learn more about the month from The National Museum of the American Latino https://lnkd.in/draRs_4h
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Still getting in the back-to-school swing with your child? 🎒📝🍎There’s so much you can do to help your child achieve success at school, and we have resources to help! https://lnkd.in/g6GbQgaK
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This Workforce Development Month, learn best practices for becoming a transformational leader in the child welfare system from QIC-EY. Register for next week’s webinar “Transformational Leadership: Creating Pathways for Child and Youth Engagement” here: https://lnkd.in/edAwiDzd
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🌟 Happy Grandparents’ Day! Supporting kinship families when parents have substance use disorders can be a challenge. In this new publication from the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network, you'll find: 📘 Effective support methods for caregivers 💡 Insights into trauma-informed care 🤝 How to connect families with essential resources 🚀 Real stories of resilience and hope Check out the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/geY5cWXM
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Bravo 👏🏾 and to all Kinship caregivers! #nationalkinshipmonth
In recognition of #NationalKinshipMonth in September, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption celebrates all kinship caregivers who have stepped forward to provide stability for a child in their lives. Visit Generations United for resources to support kinship families: gu.org/resources/
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Families Rising is committed to living its values. To uphold this commitment, we collaborate with funders and partners who actively share power with communities impacted by the child welfare system, even when it’s hard. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gnxARGqa