We are Families Rising MN
Families Rising Minnesota (FRMN) provides a statewide network of support for adoptive, foster, and kinship care families that include:
Parent Support Groups
FRMN’s Adoptive Foster Kinship Connections program hosts many regular in-person and virtual support groups for adoptive, foster, and kinship families, each facilitated by experienced parents.
Meet our Families Rising MN Program Managers
For more information about other permanency support services available in Minnesota, visit them HERE.
Families Rising MN is funded by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Calendar of Events
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1 event,
Sunday Night Owl Group
Sunday Night Owl Group
Led by Nitara Frost. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81172971018?pwd=eGJaemtjZmcxTHFESkV2aUxaSExyQT09
3 events,
Virtual Pop Up: Navigating Adulthood
Virtual Pop Up: Navigating Adulthood
Learn more about Semi-independent Living Plans. Get advice to help […]
1 event,
3 events,
MN: General Support with Melissa Greene
MN: General Support with Melissa Greene
Led by Melissa Greene. Join our VIRTUAL group! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88088085779
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1 event,
Sunday Night Owl Group
Sunday Night Owl Group
Led by Nitara Frost. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81172971018?pwd=eGJaemtjZmcxTHFESkV2aUxaSExyQT09
1 event,
2 events,
Advocating for Adoption Assistance Webinar
Advocating for Adoption Assistance Webinar
Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST No […]
1 event,
MN: General Support with Melissa Greene
MN: General Support with Melissa Greene
Led by Melissa Greene. Join our VIRTUAL group! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88088085779
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Sunday Night Owl Group
Sunday Night Owl Group
Led by Nitara Frost. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81172971018?pwd=eGJaemtjZmcxTHFESkV2aUxaSExyQT09
2 events,
0 events,
2 events,
MN: General Support with Melissa Greene
MN: General Support with Melissa Greene
Led by Melissa Greene. Join our VIRTUAL group! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88088085779
0 events,
1 event,
0 events,
1 event,
Sunday Night Owl Group
Sunday Night Owl Group
Led by Nitara Frost. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81172971018?pwd=eGJaemtjZmcxTHFESkV2aUxaSExyQT09
2 events,
Parents of Teens Support Group
Parents of Teens Support Group
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87188113533?pwd=eHNraG9oZWpCanYwVHZDNFp4VkE0QT09
0 events,
2 events,
MN: General Support with Melissa Greene
MN: General Support with Melissa Greene
Led by Melissa Greene. Join our VIRTUAL group! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88088085779
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Virtual Pop Up: Navigating Adulthood
Virtual Pop Up: Navigating Adulthood
Learn more about Semi-independent Living Plans. Get advice to help […]
1 event,
Sunday Night Owl Group
Sunday Night Owl Group
Led by Nitara Frost. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81172971018?pwd=eGJaemtjZmcxTHFESkV2aUxaSExyQT09
2 events,
1 event,
3 events,
MN: General Support with Melissa Greene
MN: General Support with Melissa Greene
Led by Melissa Greene. Join our VIRTUAL group! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88088085779
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Sunday Night Owl Group
Sunday Night Owl Group
Led by Nitara Frost. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81172971018?pwd=eGJaemtjZmcxTHFESkV2aUxaSExyQT09
Annual Conference
Don’t miss our Families Rising Adoption and Foster Care Conference, tailored for adoptive, foster, and kinship parents, child welfare professionals, and those with lived experience in adoption and foster care. Join expert-led workshops to address diverse needs in this vital community.