# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Healing Starts with History: The History of Child Welfare in America
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:45 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Foster Advocates for a powerful conversation and training on the history of child welfare in America.About this EventThis Foster Care Awareness Month gathering is an opportunity to better understand the history of child welfare in America while creating intentional space for healing and reflection.The event will begin with a conversation and training led by Kelis Houston, followed by Q&A and a facilitated grounding and processing space with Dr. Aja King. Because the topic may bring up strong emotions or memories, the event includes a dedicated reflection space for Foster Leaders after Community Allies transition out.What is this event about?Join Foster Advocates for a powerful conversation and training on the history of child welfare in America. This event will create space for learning, reflection, grounding, and processing with Kelis Houston and Dr. Aja King during Foster Care Awareness Month.The History of Child Welfare Conversation and Training invites Foster Leaders and Community Allies into a reflective and educational space centered on the origins and impact of the child welfare system in America. Led by Kelis Houston, the training will explore the historical roots of child welfare and how that legacy continues to shape foster care today.Following the conversation and Q&A, Dr. Aja King will hold a grounding, processing, and reflection space designed to support participants as they engage with the heaviness of the topic. This event is intentionally structured to offer both learning and care, with a dedicated reflection space for Foster Leaders after Community Allies transition out.Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026Time: 10:45 AM - 1:30 PMLocation: EquaSpace, 3rd FloorHosted by: Foster AdvocatesFacilitators: Kelis Houston and Dr. Aja KingWhat to expectA historical conversation and training on child welfare in America.A Q&A with Kelis Houston.Grounding, processing, and reflection space facilitated by Dr. Aja King.A separate reflection space for Foster Leaders.Time for connection and event wrap-up at the end.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-paul/healing-starts-with-history-the-history-of-child-welfare-in-america/100001987136175794
- **Event Categories**: workshops
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 100, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Saint Paul
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: EquaSpace (3rd Floor)
- **lat**: 44.9655067
- **long**: -93.2040803
- **full address**: EquaSpace (3rd Floor), 2550 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Healing Starts with History: The History of Child Welfare in America being held?
  - **A:** Healing Starts with History: The History of Child Welfare in America takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:45 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm at EquaSpace (3rd Floor), 2550 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Healing Starts with History: The History of Child Welfare in America?
  - **A:** Tickets for Healing Starts with History: The History of Child Welfare in America are priced at USD 100 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionFreeAvailableSupporter ($25)USD 25AvailableChampion ($50)USD 50AvailableUniverse Builder ($100)USD 100AvailableDonation (Fuel More Village Gatherings!)FreeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Healing Starts with History: The History of Child Welfare in America?
  - **A:** Healing Starts with History: The History of Child Welfare in America is organized by Foster Advocates.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Healing Starts with History: The History of Child Welfare in America is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saint Paul, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Healing Starts with History: The History of Child Welfare in America sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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