Member Meeting Resources

2023 Youth Work Leadership Summit-Stronger Together
October 3-4, 2023 at Madden’s

Final Agenda for YWLS-Stronger Together

• Opening Keynote: Karen Diver  linkedin.com/in/karen-diver-070b0b5

• Championing Youth Well-Being: The Vital Role of Supporting Meaningful Relationships // The Bells Family, QPI Champions

• Conscious Conversations: Building Community and Fostering Connections // Ashley Johnson & Loni Fagel, Fernbrook Family Center

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• Creating Inclusive Organizations for LGBTQ+ Communities // Ryan Fout and Caitlin of RECLAIM

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• Finding Your Balance: Foundational Tools for Stress Management // Leah Corcoran, Corcoran Coaching

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  • Culture Catalyst for Leaders Flyer

  • Leah Corcoran Coaching Fact Sheet

• Foster Care Youth Resource Discussion // Jessica Rogers, Ada Smith, Olivia DeGruchy and Karina Hunt, Connection to Independence (C2i)  

  • Presentation Slides

  • Referral link for young people in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties https://forms.gle/aQDDYEWSev3iqTsx7

• Indigenous Trauma and Cultural Healing // Steve Luzar, American Indian Family Center

  • Presentation Slides

• Inside Expertise: MYVoice Youth Leaders Discuss Congregate Care // MYVoice LEx (Lived Experience) Leaders with panel facilitation by Emily Lindell, Senior Youth Leadership Program Coordinator, Ampersand Families

  • Presentation Slides

  • MYVoice Congregate Care Handout

  • MYVoice Programs

• Responding to Crisis: Rapid Rapport Building and De-escalation (Two Part)// Colleen Davern, LSS of MN

  • Presentation Slides

  • Becoming an Active Listener

  • Rapport Building De-Escalation

• Strategies for Successful Inclusion and Support of Autistic and Neurodivergent Community (Part 1 of 2) // Ellie Wilson, Autism Society of Minnesota

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• Strengths in Action: Connecting, Collaborating, and Thriving Together // Kathy Magnusson, Wildewood Learning

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• The Practice of Gender Affirming Mental Health Care // Ryan Fout and Caitlin Baldwin of RECLAIM

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• The Journey of Healing: Cultivating Post-Traumatic Growth // Brandon Jones, Jenga Consulting and MACMH

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• What is Privilege and How It Affects Our Daily Decisions and Perceptions // Kelli Marlow, Northwood Children Services

• Closing Keynote Speaker: Heather Keeler

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COVID-19 Resources

American Recovery Plan Act - Human Services Provisions (MN DHS)

American Recovery Plan Act of 2021 - Anticipated MDH Awards (MN MDH)

The American Rescue Plan Act Provisions - What it Means for States (National Conference of State Legislatures)

MN DHS - Overview: 2021 COVID-19 Relief Package

AspireMN Telehealth Client Survey Initiative - Mental Health Survey Report

MN Children’s Cabinet’s Trauma Resources for Educators

Federal Public Health Emergency Letter to Governors

Antiracism Resources

History of Child and Family Services Development in the U.S.

Understanding Systemic Racism and its Impact on Children, Youth and Families: A Resource List

Starter reading list on how child welfare policies harm Black people, families and communities.

Talking About Race - from the National Museum of African American History and Culture

How to Talk to Kids About Race - from the Conscious Kid

Racial Equity Resources - from the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resources from Children's Home & Aid

Making the Case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion During Disruption

Human Resources: Balancing Urgency and Equity During COVID-19

Resources for residential programs developing specialized ST/CSE/at-risk youth settings:

Family First Prevention Services Act: High Quality Service Standards for Specialized Settings, Public Consulting Group (2020)

Specialized Residential Placements for Child Trafficking Victims, Farrell et al (2019)

Not a Number Human Trafficking Prevention curriculum, Love146 Inc.

Nine principles for effective human trafficking prevention programming.

To learn more about specialized settings for trafficked, exploited or at risk youth, and for resources related to Safe Harbor Shelter and Housing and the child welfare response to trafficking and exploitation, visit www.mn.gov/dhs/safe-harbor

General information about Minnesota’s implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) is here.