BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T143000 DTSTAMP:20260123T200320Z CREATED:20260123T183910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T200320Z UID:10001329-1769695200-1769697000@www.jfcsmn.org SUMMARY:Virtual Processing Space to Support Parents\, Caregivers & Family Members DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 27 at 9:30 – 10 am\nThursday\, January 29 at 2 – 2:30 pm\nTuesday\, February 3 at noon – 12:30 pm\nThursday\, February 5 at 6 – 6:30 pm \nCome together with parents\, caregivers\, and other family members to find reassurance and support during this challenging time. We will hold space for the feelings\, reflections\, and questions that are arising as we navigate the impacts of elevated ICE presence in our communities. \n\nRegister here to receive the virtual event link. You are welcome to participate in one\, some\, or all of these gatherings.This free virtual series is hosted by Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Minnesota and PJ Library of Minnesota. Parents\, caregivers\, and family members of all identities are welcome.\n\nIn response to community need and interest\, we may offer additional sessions in the future. URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/virtual-processing-space-to-support-parents-caregivers-family-members/2026-01-29/ CATEGORIES:Community Education,Counseling,PJ Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfcsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ice-virtual-e1769195387224.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Marshall":MAILTO:lmarshall@jfcsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T100000 DTSTAMP:20260123T200320Z CREATED:20260123T183910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T200320Z UID:10001328-1769506200-1769508000@www.jfcsmn.org SUMMARY:Virtual Processing Space to Support Parents\, Caregivers & Family Members DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 27 at 9:30 – 10 am\nThursday\, January 29 at 2 – 2:30 pm\nTuesday\, February 3 at noon – 12:30 pm\nThursday\, February 5 at 6 – 6:30 pm \nCome together with parents\, caregivers\, and other family members to find reassurance and support during this challenging time. We will hold space for the feelings\, reflections\, and questions that are arising as we navigate the impacts of elevated ICE presence in our communities. \n\nRegister here to receive the virtual event link. You are welcome to participate in one\, some\, or all of these gatherings.This free virtual series is hosted by Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Minnesota and PJ Library of Minnesota. Parents\, caregivers\, and family members of all identities are welcome.\n\nIn response to community need and interest\, we may offer additional sessions in the future. URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/virtual-processing-space-to-support-parents-caregivers-family-members/2026-01-27/ CATEGORIES:Community Education,Counseling,PJ Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfcsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ice-virtual-e1769195387224.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Marshall":MAILTO:lmarshall@jfcsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T173000 DTSTAMP:20250710T175854Z CREATED:20250506T171907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T175854Z UID:10001070-1758124800-1758130200@www.jfcsmn.org SUMMARY:Grief and Loss Group DESCRIPTION:JFCS’ Counseling Department will host a psychoeducation-based group\, focusing on empowering folks in their grief experience through education\, knowledge\, and connection. \nWHEN: Wednesdays\, Aug. 13 through Sept. 17\, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. \nWHERE: Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis – 5905 Golden Valley Rd.\, Golden Valley \nPROGRAM: This six-week\, in-person group is for those who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. It is a structured closed group\, and each week will have a specific area of learning related to finite loss. Additionally\, there will be time for self-reflection and connections with others. JFCS Therapists Michel Rousseau\, MSW\, LICSW\, and Angela Cowan\, MSW\, LICSW\, will co-facilitate this group. Workbook provided. \nFee: $150\, sliding scale available for those that qualify. \n  \n\nCALL – If you are interested in joining this group\, contact our Intake and Resource Connection Line at\n952-546-0616. Please make this initial call by July 16.\nINTAKE – A staff member will follow up with a brief intake to confirm that this group will be the best form of support to meet you where you’re at in your grieving journey. Please complete brief intake by Thursday\, July 31st.\nPARTICIPATE – Meets in person for six consecutive Wednesdays\, 8/13 – 9/17\, from 4-5:30 p.m. Workbook and additional group-related materials will be provided to participants.\n\n\n\nRegistration is a two-step process. The first step of the registration process will remain open until Wednesday\, July 16th\, unless the group reaches capacity beforehand. The second step of the registration process will remain open until Thursday\, July 31st\, unless the group reaches capacity beforehand. URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/grief-and-loss-group-3/2025-09-17/ LOCATION:JFCS\, 5905 Golden Valley Rd\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422 CATEGORIES:Counseling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfcsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/grief-and-loss-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sam Shepherd":MAILTO:sshepherd@jfcsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T130000 DTSTAMP:20250904T192228Z CREATED:20250904T192228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T192228Z UID:10001215-1758024000-1758027600@www.jfcsmn.org SUMMARY:Parent Support Drop-In Hours DESCRIPTION:We invite parents of children of any age to join us for a supportive drop-in session designed for parents navigating the emotional impact of recent school shootings and the challenges of back-to-school transitions. \nThis is a safe space to connect with parent educators and therapists\, ask questions\, share concerns\, and explore ways to support your child—and yourself—during this difficult time. This is not therapy; rather a time to find connection and supportive strategies during these challenging times.  The event is free and will be offered in a hybrid format. Two sessions will be offered\, feel free to register for one or both. \nWhen: Thursday\, September 11th and Tuesday\, September 16th at noon-1pm\nWhere: Location shared after registration\nWho: Parents and caregivers of children of any age \nIf you have any questions please contact Leah Persky at lpersky@jfcsmn.org \n\n\n \n \n Parent Support Drop-in\n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n I will be attending on:(Required)Thursday\, Sept. 11 in personThursday\, Sept. 11 virtuallyTuesday\, Sept. 16 in personTuesday\, Sept. 16 virtually URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/parent-support-drop-in-hours/2025-09-16/ CATEGORIES:Counseling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfcsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parent-support-drop-in-e1757009873193.png ORGANIZER;CN="Leah Persky":MAILTO:lpersky@jfcsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T130000 DTSTAMP:20250904T192228Z CREATED:20250904T192228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T192228Z UID:10001214-1757592000-1757595600@www.jfcsmn.org SUMMARY:Parent Support Drop-In Hours DESCRIPTION:We invite parents of children of any age to join us for a supportive drop-in session designed for parents navigating the emotional impact of recent school shootings and the challenges of back-to-school transitions. \nThis is a safe space to connect with parent educators and therapists\, ask questions\, share concerns\, and explore ways to support your child—and yourself—during this difficult time. This is not therapy; rather a time to find connection and supportive strategies during these challenging times.  The event is free and will be offered in a hybrid format. Two sessions will be offered\, feel free to register for one or both. \nWhen: Thursday\, September 11th and Tuesday\, September 16th at noon-1pm\nWhere: Location shared after registration\nWho: Parents and caregivers of children of any age \nIf you have any questions please contact Leah Persky at lpersky@jfcsmn.org \n\n \n \n Parent Support Drop-in\n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n I will be attending on:(Required)Thursday\, Sept. 11 in personThursday\, Sept. 11 virtuallyTuesday\, Sept. 16 in personTuesday\, Sept. 16 virtually URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/parent-support-drop-in-hours/2025-09-11/ CATEGORIES:Counseling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfcsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parent-support-drop-in-e1757009873193.png ORGANIZER;CN="Leah Persky":MAILTO:lpersky@jfcsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T173000 DTSTAMP:20250710T175854Z CREATED:20250506T171907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T175854Z UID:10001069-1757520000-1757525400@www.jfcsmn.org SUMMARY:Grief and Loss Group DESCRIPTION:JFCS’ Counseling Department will host a psychoeducation-based group\, focusing on empowering folks in their grief experience through education\, knowledge\, and connection. \nWHEN: Wednesdays\, Aug. 13 through Sept. 17\, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. \nWHERE: Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis – 5905 Golden Valley Rd.\, Golden Valley \nPROGRAM: This six-week\, in-person group is for those who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. It is a structured closed group\, and each week will have a specific area of learning related to finite loss. Additionally\, there will be time for self-reflection and connections with others. JFCS Therapists Michel Rousseau\, MSW\, LICSW\, and Angela Cowan\, MSW\, LICSW\, will co-facilitate this group. Workbook provided. \nFee: $150\, sliding scale available for those that qualify. \n  \n\nCALL – If you are interested in joining this group\, contact our Intake and Resource Connection Line at\n952-546-0616. Please make this initial call by July 16.\nINTAKE – A staff member will follow up with a brief intake to confirm that this group will be the best form of support to meet you where you’re at in your grieving journey. Please complete brief intake by Thursday\, July 31st.\nPARTICIPATE – Meets in person for six consecutive Wednesdays\, 8/13 – 9/17\, from 4-5:30 p.m. Workbook and additional group-related materials will be provided to participants.\n\n\n\nRegistration is a two-step process. The first step of the registration process will remain open until Wednesday\, July 16th\, unless the group reaches capacity beforehand. The second step of the registration process will remain open until Thursday\, July 31st\, unless the group reaches capacity beforehand. URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/grief-and-loss-group-3/2025-09-10/ LOCATION:JFCS\, 5905 Golden Valley Rd\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422 CATEGORIES:Counseling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfcsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/grief-and-loss-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sam Shepherd":MAILTO:sshepherd@jfcsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T173000 DTSTAMP:20250710T175854Z CREATED:20250506T171907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T175854Z UID:10001068-1756915200-1756920600@www.jfcsmn.org SUMMARY:Grief and Loss Group DESCRIPTION:JFCS’ Counseling Department will host a psychoeducation-based group\, focusing on empowering folks in their grief experience through education\, knowledge\, and connection. \nWHEN: Wednesdays\, Aug. 13 through Sept. 17\, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. \nWHERE: Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis – 5905 Golden Valley Rd.\, Golden Valley \nPROGRAM: This six-week\, in-person group is for those who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. It is a structured closed group\, and each week will have a specific area of learning related to finite loss. Additionally\, there will be time for self-reflection and connections with others. JFCS Therapists Michel Rousseau\, MSW\, LICSW\, and Angela Cowan\, MSW\, LICSW\, will co-facilitate this group. Workbook provided. \nFee: $150\, sliding scale available for those that qualify. \n  \n\nCALL – If you are interested in joining this group\, contact our Intake and Resource Connection Line at\n952-546-0616. Please make this initial call by July 16.\nINTAKE – A staff member will follow up with a brief intake to confirm that this group will be the best form of support to meet you where you’re at in your grieving journey. Please complete brief intake by Thursday\, July 31st.\nPARTICIPATE – Meets in person for six consecutive Wednesdays\, 8/13 – 9/17\, from 4-5:30 p.m. Workbook and additional group-related materials will be provided to participants.\n\n\n\nRegistration is a two-step process. The first step of the registration process will remain open until Wednesday\, July 16th\, unless the group reaches capacity beforehand. The second step of the registration process will remain open until Thursday\, July 31st\, unless the group reaches capacity beforehand. URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/grief-and-loss-group-3/2025-09-03/ LOCATION:JFCS\, 5905 Golden Valley Rd\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422 CATEGORIES:Counseling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfcsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/grief-and-loss-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sam Shepherd":MAILTO:sshepherd@jfcsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T173000 DTSTAMP:20250710T175854Z CREATED:20250506T171907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T175854Z UID:10001067-1756310400-1756315800@www.jfcsmn.org SUMMARY:Grief and Loss Group DESCRIPTION:JFCS’ Counseling Department will host a psychoeducation-based group\, focusing on empowering folks in their grief experience through education\, knowledge\, and connection. \nWHEN: Wednesdays\, Aug. 13 through Sept. 17\, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. \nWHERE: Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis – 5905 Golden Valley Rd.\, Golden Valley \nPROGRAM: This six-week\, in-person group is for those who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. It is a structured closed group\, and each week will have a specific area of learning related to finite loss. Additionally\, there will be time for self-reflection and connections with others. JFCS Therapists Michel Rousseau\, MSW\, LICSW\, and Angela Cowan\, MSW\, LICSW\, will co-facilitate this group. Workbook provided. \nFee: $150\, sliding scale available for those that qualify. \n  \n\nCALL – If you are interested in joining this group\, contact our Intake and Resource Connection Line at\n952-546-0616. Please make this initial call by July 16.\nINTAKE – A staff member will follow up with a brief intake to confirm that this group will be the best form of support to meet you where you’re at in your grieving journey. Please complete brief intake by Thursday\, July 31st.\nPARTICIPATE – Meets in person for six consecutive Wednesdays\, 8/13 – 9/17\, from 4-5:30 p.m. Workbook and additional group-related materials will be provided to participants.\n\n\n\nRegistration is a two-step process. The first step of the registration process will remain open until Wednesday\, July 16th\, unless the group reaches capacity beforehand. The second step of the registration process will remain open until Thursday\, July 31st\, unless the group reaches capacity beforehand. URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/grief-and-loss-group-3/2025-08-27/ LOCATION:JFCS\, 5905 Golden Valley Rd\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422 CATEGORIES:Counseling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfcsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/grief-and-loss-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sam Shepherd":MAILTO:sshepherd@jfcsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T173000 DTSTAMP:20250710T175854Z CREATED:20250506T171907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T175854Z UID:10001066-1755705600-1755711000@www.jfcsmn.org SUMMARY:Grief and Loss Group DESCRIPTION:JFCS’ Counseling Department will host a psychoeducation-based group\, focusing on empowering folks in their grief experience through education\, knowledge\, and connection. \nWHEN: Wednesdays\, Aug. 13 through Sept. 17\, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. \nWHERE: Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis – 5905 Golden Valley Rd.\, Golden Valley \nPROGRAM: This six-week\, in-person group is for those who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. It is a structured closed group\, and each week will have a specific area of learning related to finite loss. Additionally\, there will be time for self-reflection and connections with others. JFCS Therapists Michel Rousseau\, MSW\, LICSW\, and Angela Cowan\, MSW\, LICSW\, will co-facilitate this group. Workbook provided. \nFee: $150\, sliding scale available for those that qualify. \n  \n\nCALL – If you are interested in joining this group\, contact our Intake and Resource Connection Line at\n952-546-0616. Please make this initial call by July 16.\nINTAKE – A staff member will follow up with a brief intake to confirm that this group will be the best form of support to meet you where you’re at in your grieving journey. Please complete brief intake by Thursday\, July 31st.\nPARTICIPATE – Meets in person for six consecutive Wednesdays\, 8/13 – 9/17\, from 4-5:30 p.m. Workbook and additional group-related materials will be provided to participants.\n\n\n\nRegistration is a two-step process. The first step of the registration process will remain open until Wednesday\, July 16th\, unless the group reaches capacity beforehand. The second step of the registration process will remain open until Thursday\, July 31st\, unless the group reaches capacity beforehand. URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/grief-and-loss-group-3/2025-08-20/ LOCATION:JFCS\, 5905 Golden Valley Rd\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422 CATEGORIES:Counseling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfcsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/grief-and-loss-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sam Shepherd":MAILTO:sshepherd@jfcsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T173000 DTSTAMP:20250710T175854Z CREATED:20250506T171907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T175854Z UID:10001065-1755100800-1755106200@www.jfcsmn.org SUMMARY:Grief and Loss Group DESCRIPTION:JFCS’ Counseling Department will host a psychoeducation-based group\, focusing on empowering folks in their grief experience through education\, knowledge\, and connection. \nWHEN: Wednesdays\, Aug. 13 through Sept. 17\, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. \nWHERE: Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis – 5905 Golden Valley Rd.\, Golden Valley \nPROGRAM: This six-week\, in-person group is for those who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. It is a structured closed group\, and each week will have a specific area of learning related to finite loss. Additionally\, there will be time for self-reflection and connections with others. JFCS Therapists Michel Rousseau\, MSW\, LICSW\, and Angela Cowan\, MSW\, LICSW\, will co-facilitate this group. Workbook provided. \nFee: $150\, sliding scale available for those that qualify. \n  \n\nCALL – If you are interested in joining this group\, contact our Intake and Resource Connection Line at\n952-546-0616. Please make this initial call by July 16.\nINTAKE – A staff member will follow up with a brief intake to confirm that this group will be the best form of support to meet you where you’re at in your grieving journey. Please complete brief intake by Thursday\, July 31st.\nPARTICIPATE – Meets in person for six consecutive Wednesdays\, 8/13 – 9/17\, from 4-5:30 p.m. Workbook and additional group-related materials will be provided to participants.\n\n\n\nRegistration is a two-step process. The first step of the registration process will remain open until Wednesday\, July 16th\, unless the group reaches capacity beforehand. The second step of the registration process will remain open until Thursday\, July 31st\, unless the group reaches capacity beforehand. URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/grief-and-loss-group-3/2025-08-13/ LOCATION:JFCS\, 5905 Golden Valley Rd\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422 CATEGORIES:Counseling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfcsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/grief-and-loss-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sam Shepherd":MAILTO:sshepherd@jfcsmn.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR