Meeting Schedules/Training Dates
Early Intervention
  Interagency Early Intervention Committee (IEIC) Group Meetings
Licensing - Child Foster Care
  Child Day Care Safety Seat Classes
  Child Foster Care Orientation Meeting Schedule
  Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Care Training
  SBS Training (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
  SIDS Training (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
  Therapeutic Training and Support for Foster Parents
Licensing - Day Care
  Child Day Care Safety Seat Classes
  Day Care Orientation Schedule
  SBS Training (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
  SIDS Training (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
  Supervision: Understanding Your Role
Public Health
  Child Day Care Safety Seat Classes
 
Early Intervention
Interagency Early Intervention Committee (IEIC) Group Meetings
RSVP at least one week in advance to the IEIC coordinator at BirthToFiveCommittee@co.wright.mn.us or 763-682-8926. Please be sure to RSVP as lack of attendees will result in cancellation of the session.
Do you have a child with special needs? Do you need help with medical expenses? Are you frustrated with not knowing what options may be available to you? The Interagency Early Intervention Committee (IEIC) can offer you information on programs that could help support you and your child (birth-6).

Group meetings inform you of the resources available. Through the IEIC program, we can help by assessing your immediate, short-term and long term needs, inform you about financial resources, and share information about services and resource options that might be available to your child. Services available could include Case Management, Respite Care, Medical Assistance (MA) & TEFRA, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Family Support Grant, Waiver Programs, Personal Care Assistance (PCA), and various other financial programs.
Date Time Location Room
03/18/2010 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A
04/22/2010 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A
05/20/2010 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A
06/24/2010 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A
07/15/2010 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A
08/26/2010 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A
09/16/2010 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A
10/21/2010 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A
11/18/2010 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A
12/16/2010 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A
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Licensing - Child Foster Care
Child Day Care Safety Seat Classes
Classes are available to Wright County residents only. To make sure there is available space in each class, you must pre-register by calling Terri Burkhart at 763-682-7516 or 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7516. Class fee is $15 for Wright County Day Care providers (free for Wright County Foster Care providers), payable to Wright County Public Health prior to the class. Class fees are non-refundable unless you reschedule by noon on or before the day of the class. No admittance to class after 6:15 p.m. More child safety seat information is available at Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety. Available trainings elsewhere in the state.
Date Time Location Room
03/18/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
05/20/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
07/15/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
09/16/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
11/18/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
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Child Foster Care Orientation Meeting Schedule
RSVP to Jill Marzean at 763-682-7484 or 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7484, or e-mail Jill.Marzean@co.wright.mn.us.
Child Foster Parents: Orientation - Part I - This orientation will be an overview of the child foster care program within Wright County. All child foster care applicants are required to attend.

Child Foster Parents: Orientation - Part II - This orientation is for all those wanting to get licensed for Child Foster Care. This orientation will cover mandated reporting and specifics about the child foster care program of Wright County. This is a mandatory part of the licensing process for applicants wanting to get licensed for child foster care.
Date Time Location Room
04/13/2010 Orientation Part I Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
  6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
05/11/2010 Orientation Part II Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
  6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
07/13/2010 Orientation Part I Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
  6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
08/10/2010 Orientation Part II Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
  6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
10/12/2010 Orientation Part I Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
  6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
11/09/2010 Orientation Part II Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
  6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Care Training
Pre-registration is required one week prior to each session. All adult household members are encouraged to attend. Attendance at ALL sessions is recommended. This is a free training available to all foster parents. RSVP to Jill Marzean at 763-682-7484 or 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7484, or e-mail Jill.Marzean@co.wright.mn.us.
Date Time Location Room
03/16/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
  Module 4: Family Systems and Abuse and Neglect
Participants will begin to identify the characteristics of families where maltreatment occurs and the role of parents in preventing abuse and neglect. They will explore the contributing factors to maltreatment and learn how abused and neglected children continue to be at increased risk for abuse and neglect even after being placed in foster, adoptive or kinship care.
04/15/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
  Module 5: Impact on Abuse and Neglect on Child Development
This training provides an overview of normal childhood development and the impact of abuse and neglect. It also explains how to recognize developmental delays or challenges.
05/03/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 4th Floor Conf
  Module 6: Attachment, Separation and Placement
This training outlines normal, healthy attachment and the impact on attachment of separation from primary families. Participants will explore how children’s developmental levels affect their understanding of and reactions to out-of-home placement.
06/24/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
  Module 7: Discipline
This training examines the importance of discipline based on the child’s age, developmental level, past experiences and their current situation. It also explains the rationale for statutes and rules on physical punishment in alternative care homes.
07/20/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
  Module 8: Primary Families
This training helps the participants to understand the grief process of a birth parent whose children have entered an out-of-home placement and the importance of involving the birth family in case planning, daily decision-making and other activities to support reunification.
08/17/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
  Module 9: Sexual Abuse
This training examines the definition and dynamics of child sexual abuse. Participants will learn that sexual abuse is a complex problem and that children who have been sexually abused may have a hard time adjusting to a new home. Additional training and resources to successfully care for these children and teens will be discussed.
09/21/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
  Module 10: Effects of Caregivers on the Family
Participants will learn to recognize signs of family stress and know the importance of developing and using support systems to prevent a family crisis. Procedures will be outlined that are required if allegations of maltreatment are made. Health, hygiene and nutritional issues will be explored.
10/05/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo C118
  Module 11: Permanency Issues for Children
Participants will learn the unique aspects of becoming a permanent home for a child who will not be returning to their biological parents. They will begin to understand how post-placement issues such as loss, identity and loyalties can be complicated for these children and begin to prepare for them. Caregivers will explore the supports for parents and children in their community.
11/16/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
  Module 12: Permanency Issues for Families
This training helps participants recognize the long-term adjustment to adoption for the parent and the child. This includes dealing with grief, loss, identity, control, divided loyalties and fertility issues as well as the fantasy of being a “dream family.”
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SBS Training (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
Please register by calling Lori at 320-269-2227 or 1-877-311-2244. You can also contact Lori by e-mail at lorip5@willmarnet.com or online at http://www.mnstreams.org. Training does not have to be taken in the county in which you are licensed. Registration is required one week prior to class in order to make sure that enough materials and space are available. All classes cost $9.00.
Date Time Location Room
04/08/2010 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
06/07/2010 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
08/05/2010 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
10/04/2010 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
11/18/2010 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
12/14/2010 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
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SIDS Training (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
Please register by calling Lori at 320-269-2227 or 1-877-311-2244. You can also contact Lori by e-mail at lorip5@willmarnet.com or online at http://www.mnstreams.org. Training does not have to be taken in the county in which you are licensed. Registration is required one week prior to class in order to make sure that enough materials and space are available. All classes cost $9.00.
Date Time Location Room
04/08/2010 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
06/07/2010 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
08/05/2010 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
10/04/2010 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
11/18/2010 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
12/14/2010 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
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Therapeutic Training and Support for Foster Parents
RSVP to Jill Marzean at 763-682-7484 or 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7484, or e-mail Jill.Marzean@co.wright.mn.us.
Training: Attendance is required for all therapeutic foster care providers. All foster care providers are highly encouraged to attend. Support Group: Attendance at four groups is mandatory for all Therapeutic Foster Care providers. All foster care providers are welcome.
Date Time Location Room
03/22/2010 Support Group Central MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, Buffalo N/A
  6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Children's Skills Group
04/26/2010 Training Central MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, Buffalo N/A
  6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Topic: To be determined
05/24/2010 Support Group Central MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, Buffalo N/A
  6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Children's Skills Group
06/28/2010 Training Central MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, Buffalo N/A
  6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Topic: To be determined
09/27/2010 Support Group Central MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, Buffalo N/A
  6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Children's Skills Group
10/25/2010 Training Central MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, Buffalo N/A
  6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Topic: To be determined
11/22/2010 Support Group Central MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, Buffalo N/A
  6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Children's Skills Group
12/13/2010 Training Central MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, Buffalo N/A
  6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Topic: To be determined
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Licensing - Day Care
Child Day Care Safety Seat Classes
Classes are available to Wright County residents only. To make sure there is available space in each class, you must pre-register by calling Terri Burkhart at 763-682-7516 or 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7516. Class fee is $15 for Wright County Day Care providers (free for Wright County Foster Care providers), payable to Wright County Public Health prior to the class. Class fees are non-refundable unless you reschedule by noon on or before the day of the class. No admittance to class after 6:15 p.m. More child safety seat information is available at Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety. Available trainings elsewhere in the state.
Date Time Location Room
03/18/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
05/20/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
07/15/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
09/16/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
11/18/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
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Day Care Orientation Schedule
For more information, contact Becky Domjahn at 763-682-7485, or 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7485, or e-mail Rebecca.Domjahn@co.wright.mn.us.
Date Time Location Room
03/16/2010 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
05/11/2010 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
07/20/2010 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
09/21/2010 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
11/16/2010 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
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SBS Training (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
Please register by calling Lori at 320-269-2227 or 1-877-311-2244. You can also contact Lori by e-mail at lorip5@willmarnet.com or online at http://www.mnstreams.org. Training does not have to be taken in the county in which you are licensed. Registration is required one week prior to class in order to make sure that enough materials and space are available. All classes cost $9.00.
Date Time Location Room
04/08/2010 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
06/07/2010 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
08/05/2010 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
10/04/2010 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
11/18/2010 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
12/14/2010 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
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SIDS Training (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
Please register by calling Lori at 320-269-2227 or 1-877-311-2244. You can also contact Lori by e-mail at lorip5@willmarnet.com or online at http://www.mnstreams.org. Training does not have to be taken in the county in which you are licensed. Registration is required one week prior to class in order to make sure that enough materials and space are available. All classes cost $9.00.
Date Time Location Room
04/08/2010 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
06/07/2010 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
08/05/2010 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
10/04/2010 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
11/18/2010 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
12/14/2010 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
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Supervision: Understanding Your Role
Rebecca Domjahn, county licensor, is the instructor. The cost of the training is $18.00. To register, contact Tammy Romer, Wright County Human Services, 763-682-7488 or 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7488.
This is an opportunity to review the rules re: supervision and to gain a clear understanding how to provide adequate supervision in your environment. Liability issues will be addressed as well as proactive measures to take to ensure proper supervision for all ages of children in your care.
Date Time Location Room
06/15/2010 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo 120A/B
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Public Health
Child Day Care Safety Seat Classes
Classes are available to Wright County residents only. To make sure there is available space in each class, you must pre-register by calling Terri Burkhart at 763-682-7516 or 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7516. Class fee is $15 for Wright County Day Care providers (free for Wright County Foster Care providers), payable to Wright County Public Health prior to the class. Class fees are non-refundable unless you reschedule by noon on or before the day of the class. No admittance to class after 6:15 p.m. More child safety seat information is available at Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety. Available trainings elsewhere in the state.
Date Time Location Room
03/18/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
05/20/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
07/15/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
09/16/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
11/18/2010 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo 127
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