What You'll Learn

Identify common challenges children who have experienced trauma, foster care, adoption, or kinship care may face during the transition back to school.

Use practical strategies to establish routines, reduce anxiety, and support emotional regulation before and during the first weeks of school.

Strengthen communication and collaboration with teachers and school staff to better support their child's academic, behavioral, and emotional needs.

Locate school and community resources available to help children and families throughout the school year.

Meet Your Presenters

Carissa Franklin, MSW, and Julie Peterson

Families Rising MN Youth Engagement Specialist and Parent Support Specialist

With years of experience supporting adoptive, foster, and kinship families AND as in-school counselors and teachers, Carissa and Julie bring real-world wisdom and evidence-based strategies specifically designed for the unique challenges your family faces.

Why This Event Matters for Your Family

Back-to-school season brings unique challenges for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Your child may struggle with transitions, anxiety, or emotional regulation, and you might feel caught between helping them succeed and managing school expectations that don't quite fit your reality.  This isn't a one-size-fits-all webinar. During this Lunch-N-Learn, we'll dive deep into trauma-informed strategies that actually work for children who've experienced loss, change, or uncertainty. You'll learn how to build routines that feel safe, communicate effectively with teachers about your child's real needs, and access resources designed to support your family.  Whether your child is starting kindergarten or heading into high school, you'll walk away with concrete tools you can implement immediately—and the confidence that you're not alone in this journey.

Don't Let Back-to-School Stress Overwhelm Your Family

This Lunch-N-Learn is designed for you, caregivers. Get the practical strategies, expert guidance, and community support you need to help your child have a successful school year. Sign up now and join other adoptive, foster, and kinship families learning together.

$20.00

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