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Tue, Sep 09, 2025 | 05:30 pm
ParentLink | Virtual
Tues

Join ParentLink Kinship Resource Specialists and kinship caregivers for a time of connection with each other and conversation on topics determined by the group. 

Earn hours toward foster parent licensure and enter to win a gift card.

We hope to see you there!

Thu, Sep 11, 2025 | 10:00 am
ParentLink | Virtual
Informational Kinship Empowerment Meeting

Join ParentLink Kinship Resource Specialists and kinship caregivers as we discuss a different topic each month, such as helping children heal from trauma and loss, managing relationships with the child's parents, raising resilient kids, helping children overcome adverse childhood experiences, and the importance of self-care. We will share ideas and resources.

Earn hours toward foster parent licensure and enter to win a gift card or door prize. 

We hope to see you there!

Tue, Sep 16, 2025 | 09:00 am
DSS Children's Division | In-Person
Unified Support

Kinship caregivers, foster care providers, and professionals are welcome to join us for a day full of learning, connection, and unified support! We will talk about ways to create stronger systems for foster and kinship families. 

There will be a Keynote speaker and break out rooms revolving around self-care and DMH/Mental Health. Lunch is included. There will be goodies, raffle prizes, and SO MUCH MORE! 

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 | 06:00 pm
ParentLink | In-Person
KFFN 2025

Come and get your groove on! Join us at the September Family Fun Fest event where we will celebrate Missouri's kinship caregivers during National Kinship Care Month. There will be hands-on kid friendly art activities, musical performances, theater and dance activities for kids of all ages, and a chance to win a door prize. We hope to see you there!

Fri, Sep 19, 2025 | 08:30 am
ParentLink | In-Person
Kinship Care Conf

Kinship caregivers raising a family member's or friend's child are welcome to join community organizations for a free event! At this conference, you will connect with local resources, engage with your community, and discuss topics such as self-care, building a mindfully resilient family, and internet and technology use. Registration is at 8:30am and the conference begins at 9:00am. Lunch is provided if you register before September 12th. We hope to see you there!

Thu, Oct 09, 2025 | 10:00 am
ParentLink | Virtual
Informational Kinship Empowerment Meeting

Join ParentLink Kinship Resource Specialists and kinship caregivers as we discuss a different topic each month, such as helping children heal from trauma and loss, managing relationships with the child's parents, raising resilient kids, helping children overcome adverse childhood experiences, and the importance of self-care. We will share ideas and resources.

Earn hours toward foster parent licensure and enter to win a gift card or door prize. 

We hope to see you there!