Held 4th Tues./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., Calvary Baptist Church, 901 Montezuma Ave. Open to adoptive & foster families. Childcare & dinner provided.

Held 4th Tues./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., County Line Baptist Church, 1000 Hwy 92. Open to adoptive & foster families. Childcare & dinner provided.

Meets 2nd Tues./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., First United Methodist Church, 304 S. Academy St. Open to adoptive & foster families. Childcare & dinner provided.

Meets 2nd Tues./mo., 5:30-7 P.M., Butler County Education DHR, 109 Caldwell St. Childcare & dinner provided.

Meets 3rd Tues./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., Headland First Baptist Church, 301 E. Church St. Open to adoptive & foster families. Dinner & childcare provided.

Meets 1st Mon./mo, 6-7:30 P.M. Please contact Bridget for a screening interview for this group.

APAC meets 3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Frazer United Methodist Church, Activity Ctr, 6000 Atlanta Hwy. A kids group for 8 + meets with a therapist, at the same time. Childcare & dinner provided.

Held 1st Tues./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., East Alabama Resource Center, 2027 Pepperell Pkwy. Open to adoptive and foster families. Childcare and dinner provided.

APAC meetings held 2nd Thurs./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., First United Methodist Church, 100 East 4th St. Dinner and childcare provided.

Meets 2nd Mon./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., First United Methodist Church, 100 E. 4th St. Childcare & dinner provided.

Meets 4th Mon./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., Red Cross Bldg, 812 Selma Ave. Open to adoptive & foster families. Childcare & dinner provided.

Meets 3rd Tues./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Bethel Worship Ctr, 11117 U.S. Hwy 231. Group for kids 8+, therapist facilitating meetings, parents meets at the same time. Dinner & childcare provided.

Held last Thur./mo., 6:30-8:30 P.M., The Alaska Center for Resource Families. Adopt Talk is a monthly training, discussion & dessert night for parents.

12 hr. class, Hague compliant. Adoption preparation program for pre & post adoptive families. Please contact Alaska Center for Resource Families (ACRF) for a class in your area.

For adoptive & foster families raising Black/African American & biracial children (parents may be of any race.) Meets several times/year on the weekends.

Meets sporadically for playgroups, family events, & Mom's night out.

Meets last Tues./mo., Fellowship Bible Church, 1051 Hogan Ln. A group of people gathering together to know we are not alone in the daily struggles.

2nd Sat./mo., 10 A.M.-1 P.M., Hap Magee Park. For families with kids 1-10. Contact Elaine to confirm playgroup. Spons. by FCC Northern California.

1st Sun./mo., 10 A.M.-12 P.M., Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Ave. Spons. by FCC Northern CA.

2nd Sun./mo., 11 A.M.-1 P.M., Portal Park, 10299 N. Portal Ave. Spons. by FCC N. CAL

1st Sun./mo., 2-4 P.M. Families with adopted children of color meet at a park or venue at various locations for informal gatherings. All ages welcome. Spons. by Pact.

Nov 2, 9 A.M.-4 P.M., First Evangelical Free Church, 2801 Brea Blvd. For parents seeking advice about raising children w/ difficult & severe behaviors, whose regulatory systems have been compromised through traumatic experiences.

1st Wed./mo., 7-9 P.M., The Shuken Auditorium, Vista Del Mar, 3200 Motor Ave. Facilitated by adoptions psychotherapist, & adult adoptee Jeanette Yoffe, MFT. Free to members of the Adoption Triad, adults only no kids. Please bring pot luck to share. Spons. by Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services.

3rd Tues./mo., 10-11:30 A.M., Lilliput office, 1721 First St. Free continental breakfast. RSVP. Spons. by Lilliput Children's Services.

PACER-adoption is a non-profit organization that has been providing education, support, and research to all triad members for 35 years. We offer 10 monthly support groups in the Bay and Sacramento areas. More information about our groups can be found on our website.

4th Tue/mo., East Bay. RSVP.

2nd Sun./mo., 10 A.M.-1 P.M. For toddlers, pre-schoolers(younger & older siblings welcome). Spons. by FCC Northern California.

Monthly playdates. Facebook group, this is a group for families that embrace open adoption in the various forms it exists.

Meets last Sat./mo., 10 A.M.-12 P.M., Live Oak Family Resource Ctr, 1438 Capitola Rd. All who were touched by adoption are welcome, connect in a safe, confidential setting. Childcare avail., please call prior to arrange.

Meet 2nd Thur./mo., 7–8:30 P.M., Country Gourmet Restaurant, 1314 S Mary Ave (kid friendly restaurant). Adoptive families, waiting families, & those considering adoption are welcome. Spons. by FRUA NorCal.

Meets 1st./Tues or Wed,/mo, 7-9 P.M., 899 Logan St. For families who have adopted or are in the process of adopting from Ethiopia.

Meets monthly for family activities; including annual summer picnic, winter potluck social, Sat. playgroups, & family outings.

2nd Tues./mo., 6-8 P.M.(potluck @6 pm) Open to all who are interested in adoption.

3rd Mon./mo., 6:30 -8 P.M., Calvary Chapel Worship Ctr, 6825 Trouble Creek Rd. All families are welcome. Please RSVP if you need childcare (small fee) Spons. by Pasco County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association.

Meets 4th Mon./mo., 6:30 P.M., East Hill Baptist Church, 912 Miccosukee Rd. Spons. by Tallahassee Families with Asian Children.

4th Tues./mo., 7-9 P.M., Holy Name of Jesus Church, 345 South Military Trail.

3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 103 S. Country Fair Dr. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Snacks & child care provided.

3rd Mon./mo., 167 N. Kellogg. Child care provided if reserved in advance. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

2nd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., LSSI, 1616 Main St. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Snacks & child care provided.

CAFFA is pleased to invite incoming College Students to enter our Essay Contest in order to win an Educational Scholarship. This $1500 tuition scholarship will be awarded to one graduating high school senior student, who has been accepted to a 2- or 4-year college for the 2013-14 school year. This award is intended for students who have grown up in adoptive or foster care families, in the Chicago area. The application must be completed by May 31, and the recipient will be notified by the end of June. The winning essay and photo of the recipient will be published on our website, and in our newsletter. Past and present CAFFA Board family members are not eligible for this scholarship. Applicants are not required to be CAFFA Members. Feel free to pass this information on to other Adoptive Families who have college bound students!

Aug. 10, 4-5 P.M., Oak Brook Aquatic Center, 1450 Forest Gate Rd. A private pool party. We will have exclusive use of the indoor facility. CAFFA members and their friends and families are welcome. Enjoy pizza, beverages and dessert.

3rd Thurs./mon., 6– 7:30 P.M. John’s Lutheran Church, 4501 7th Ave. Children’s activities, social events, support for domestic, international, foster care, & special needs adoptive families as well as families in the process of adopting. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., LSSI office, 4709 44th St, Ste 1. Open to all parents who have adopted, or are in the process of adopting.

1st Mon./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., LSSI, 321 W. State St., 4th Fl. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Snacks & child care provided.

2nd Wed./mo., 119 N. Wyman. Child care provided if reserved in adv. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

4th Wed./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., LSSI, 3000 Rohmann Ave. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Snacks & child care provided.

3rd Thurs./mo., 3000 W. Rohmann. Child care provided if reserved in advance. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

July 27, 9:30 A.M. -1:30 P.M., Eastside Christian Church ,2319 Veterans Pkwy. Presented by Rhonda Gore. This workshop walks parents through the workbook to equip them to go through it with their children, it gives children, teens and parents the power to choose if, when and how to share their story with others. Childcare and lunch available. Book recommended but not required. Registration closes 7/20. Spons. by Southern Indiana Adopiton Group.

Meets 2nd Mon./mo, 6-8.30 P.M., Munster Public Library. Connect with other adoptive parents in a safe, therapeutic environment to build community & gain support. All adoptive parents, past & present, are welcome. Spons. by SAFY.

Meets 1st Fri./mo., 10:30-11:30 A.M., Northside Christian Church, 4407 Charlestown Rd.

South bend area group meet regularly, various locations. Spons. by Adoptive Families of Michiana.

Meets 2nd Mon./mo, City Chapel, 401 S. Main St.

Meets 2nd mon./mo, 11 A.M.-12 P.M., Valparaiso Public Library. Connect with other adoptive parents in a safe, therapeutic environment to build community & gain support. All adoptive parents, past & present, are welcome. Spons. by SAFY.

Meets 1st Fri./mo., 10:30-11:30 A.M., Northside Christian Church, 4407 Charlestown Rd.

Meets 2nd Thurs.mo.,7 P.M., 7979 Old Georgetown Rd, 1st Fl. Open to women who have placed a child at any point in their lives. Spons. by The Barker Foundation.

Meets 3rd Thurs./mo., 7 P.M., 7979 Old Georgetown Rd. 1st Fl. Join other adopted adults in an informal discussion group facilitated by Susan Branco Alvarado. Spons. by The Barker Foundation.

Meets 2nd Tues./mon., 7 P.M., 7979 Old Georgetown Rd. 1st Fl. Facilitated by Barbara Donesky, LCSW-C. Spons. by The Barker Foundation.

Meets 1st Wed./mo., 7-9 P.M., 4000 Blackburn Ln, Ste 260. Debbie Riley & Kathleen Dugan lead this parent support group for those raising a challenging teen/young adult with serious behavioral or emotional challenges. Connect with peers who share & understand your challenges, learn effective parenting strategies, & discover what community resources are available to help you take control of your family. Spons. by CASE.

Meets 1st Wed/mo., 7 P.M.(no group in Jul. & Aug), Hazel Park Jr. High School, 22770 Highland. Serves adult adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents, siblings, & interested professionals.

Post Adoption Resource Centers support families who have adopted through the Michigan foster care system. Services include monthly support groups, activies, training opportunities, crisis intervention, in-home meetings, case management, advocacy. Any family with a child age 21 or younger may participate regardless of the agency they used for their adoption. Spons. by Bethany Christian Services.

Meets 1st Sun./mo, 6:30 P.M., West Side Community Church, 4975 E Traverse Hwy. Come and get to know other adoptive families & share your triumphs & trials together, childcare is provided. Opened to all families that have adopted children out of the Michigan foster care system. Please RSVP. Spons. by Post Adoption Resource Center.

Meets on the 4th Sun./mo., 3-5 P.M., St. Luke's Catholic Church, 17545 NW Huber Ave. Pre-registration required. Spons. by Harambee Village.

Meets Sun., 4-5:30 P.M., potluck dinner 5:30-6:30 P.M., Multicultural Ctr, 270 Kirby Student Ctr, 1120 Kirby Dr. Pre-registration required. Spons. by Harambee Village.

Meets 1st Sun./mo., 4-6 P.M., First Baptist Church of Minneapolis, 1021 Hennepin Ave. Spons. by Harambee Village.

2nd Tues./mo., 6:30-8:30P.M., Monticello Community Ctr, Walnut St, skills group for kids 10 +. Other group meets 2nd Wed./mo., 10 A.M.-12 P.M., Monticello Library, 200 W. 6th St. Spons. by Minnesota Adoption Support and Preservation.

Held 3rd Tues./mo., 7-9 P.M., HOPE's office, 5850 Omaha Ave N. Hosted by Claude Riedel of the Adoptive Family Counseling Center. How should you talk to your child about their birth parents? What about lying & stealing? Cost $10. Registration required.

Meets 1st Sun./mo., 3:30-5:30 P.M., Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 5455 50th Ave. NW. Pre-registration required. Spons. by Harambee Village.

Meets 2nd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., St. Paul Reformation Lutheran Church, 100 N. Oxford St. RSVP. required. Spons. by Harambee Village.

2nd Mon./mo., 6:30-8:30 P.M. For families newly formed through adoption. Spons. by Children's Home Society & Family Services & facilitated by their social workers.

Meets 2nd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., St. Paul Reformation Lutheran Church, 100 N. Oxford St. Pre-registration required. Spons. by Harambee Village.

Meets 3rd Fri./mo., 7:30 P.M., Spiritual Center, St. Mary's Church. Open discussions.

Meets 3rd Tues./mo., 12:30-2 P.M. Spons. by IAC Center.

4th Mon./mo. (except July, Aug. & Dec.), 7:15-9:15 P.M., Watchung Ave Presbyterian Church.

June 2, 10 A.M.-12:30 P.M., IAC Center, 2 Tree Farm Rd, Ste A200. This workshop is for you if you are adopting internationally and would like to learn about baby/child care and adjustment issues in a comfortable setting with other prospective international adoptive parents. In addition, some adoption agencies may accept this workshop as partial fulfillment of your home study requirements (certificates will be issued upon request).

Meets 1st Sun./mo., 2-4 P.M., LaFamilia, 707 Bdwy NE. Snacks & childcare provided for the first 30 kids who RSVP. Spons. by NM Fiesta Project.

Meets 1st Sun/mo., La Familia, 707 Bdwy, NE. Join other adoptive families for support & discussion. Snacks provided, & free on site child care with rsvp.

1st Tues./month. Spons. by La Famila, Inc.

Sat., June 1, 12-3 P.M., "10th Avenue Lawn" in Prospect Park, near Prospect Park SW & 10 Ave. RSVP.

Sat., June 8, St. Francis College, 180 Remsen St. Dinner & candle lighting celebration. RSVP.

Meets 1st Fri./mo., 8 P.M. Spons. by RESOLVE of the Northeast.

Sun., June 9, Ripley-Grier Studios, 131 West 72 St. Facilitated by Cristina Cote who will focus on the nuts & bolts of what it was like as a student with a learning disability to take her SATs, search for appropriate colleges, attend college, & graduate with honors. Register online. Presented by FCC of Greater NY.

Jun. 10, 6:30-8:30 P.M., 410 East 92nd St. An overview of how a child’s pre-adoptive environment influences their overall development, paying special attention to social and emotional issues, cognitive development, behavior, and the attachment process. Parents will leave this training with insight and skills to help their family thrive. Opened to all families considering international adoption and families in the adoption process and includes content required for international adoption by the Hague Convention. Spons. by Spence-Chapin

Meets 2nd Mon./mo, 6:30-7:30 P.M. In this unique group we create a supportive environment to air true feelings about being an adoptive parent & brainstorm strategies for enhancing family stability & happiness. Fee applies. Spons. by Barbara Freedgood, LCSW.

1st Wed./mo., Adoption Resource Network, 100 Metro Park, Ste 102. Spons. by Hillside Children's Center Adoption Resource Network.

Meets 3rd thurs./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., Family Services, Inc., 1200 South Broad St. Group for adoptive parents in the Piedmont Triad Area. Childcare provided.

Meets 2nd Thurs./mo., 7-8:30 P.M. Spons. by Family Services, Inc., 1200 S. Broad St.

Meets 2nd Wed./mo., 7-9 P.M., Akron General Health & Wellness Ctr, 4125 Medina Rd. For adult adoptee, adoptive parent, birthparent, prospective adoptive parent & all who are interested in lifelong adopted issues. Regular attendees are encouraged to become members. No RSVP needed. Spons. by Adoption Network Cleveland.

Meets 3rd Thur./mo., 7-9 P.M., Church of the Saviour, 2537 Lee Rd. For adult adoptee, adoptive parent, birthparent, prospective adoptive parent & all who are interested in lifelong adopted issues. Regular attendees are encouraged to become members. No RSVP needed. Spons. by Adoption Network Cleveland.

Meets 2nd Sat./mo. IFIF is an informal sharing & support community for interracial families including black, biracial, multiethnic, & white children.

Culture & support group for families with children from Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, & all other former Soviet Union countries. Periodic meetings & family events open to everyone.

Meets last Tues./mo., 7-9 P.M., Deepwood North Apartments Rental office, 8100 Deepwood Blvd. For adult adoptee, adoptive parent, birthparent, prospective adoptive parent & all who are interested in lifelong adopted issues. Regular attendees are encouraged to become members. No RSVP needed. Spons. by Adoption Network Cleveland.

Meets 1st Thur./mo., 7-9 P.M., West Shore Unitarian Church, 20401 Hilliard Dr. For adult adoptee, adoptive parent, birthparent, prospective adoptive parent & all who are interested in lifelong adopted issues. Regular attendees are encouraged to become members. No RSVP needed. Spons. by Adoption Network Cleveland.

Meets 1st Sat./mo., Brookside Library, 1207 E. 45th Pl., 2-4 P.M. Support group for adopted people, birth parents, & adoptive parents regarding adoption/search/reunion issues.

Socialize together, weekly playgroup, mom's night out, plus other events. For anyone with young adopted children & adult adoptees with young children.

Meets 4th/Tues./mo., 12-1 P.M., DHS Bldg, 500 Summer St, Rm 285. Childcare is not available. Members consist of US private adoptions, State foster/adoptions & International adoptions. Spons. by Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center.

Meets every other Mon., 6-7:30 P.M. Connect with other adoptive parents in a safe, therapeutic environment to build community & gain support. $35 fee per session. Spons. by Post Adoption Counseling Services.

Support group for greater Philadelphia area families.

Meets 2nd Sat./mo., various locations.

Meets monthly. For adoptive & waiting families, and for those interested in adopting.

July 28-31. Join over 600 family-based service professionals & foster parents at the only Annual Conference on Treatment Foster Care. Learn how treatment foster care is establishing permanent connections, 70 + workshops highlighting the best practices being applied in the field.

Meets 2nd/Sat./mo, 10-11:30 A.M., St James Episcopal Church, 1941 Webberville Rd. Serving families of all make-ups & ethnicities who are parenting across color or who are considering transracial adoption or fostering. Childcare provided with a reservation.

Meets 2nd/Sat./mo., 5-7 P.M., St. James Episcopal Church. Childcare provided & all families are welcome. Spons. by Parenting Across Color.

Meets 2nd Tues./mo. 7:30 P.M., Starbucks, Tom Thumb Shopping Ctr. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

Meets 3rd Thurs./mo., 7 P.M. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

Meets 2nd Mon./mo, Christ Haven, 4200 Keller Haslet Rd. We will have share, prayer & care as well as special speakers addressing the foster/adopt issues families face. Whether you are just beginning your journey, or are a seasoned pro, please join us. We would love to have you. Spons. by Chosen Ones Ministry.

Meets 1st Tues./mo., 7-8:30 P.M., Conference Room at Irving Bible Church. Support group designed specifically for birthmothers & facilitated by 2 adoption counselors. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

Meets 2nd Sun./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Irving Bible Church. Open to anyone touched by foster care. For kids birth-5th. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

Meets 4th Tues./every other mo., 7 P.M., Mosaic Cafe at Irving Bible Church. Childcare available with advance registration. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

Meets 2nd Tues./mo., 7-8:30 P.M., Commons Annex at Irving Bible Church. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

2 playgroups, 1st meets 3rd Fri./mo. & 2nd meets 3rd Sat./mo., Tubes at Irving Bible Church. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption and Foster Care Ministry.

Held 2nd Mon./mo., 6 P.M., South Regional Library, 2101 Lake Robbins Dr. Feel free to bring young children & significant others as all are truly welcome.

AFFGS mentoring, fun support activities & education meetings.

Meets 2nd Tues./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., 6314 Odana Rd. Spons. by LSSWI & Upper Michigan, Inc. & Catholic Charities.

3rd Wed./mo. To refuel & recharge, & share parenting information. Spons. by Adoptions Together.

2nd Wed./mo., 7 P.M., Williams Coffee Pub, 3030 Wonderland Rd. S. Informal, drop in forum in which parents of adopted children of all ages can meet in a relaxed atmosphere to share adoption/parenting ideas. Spons. by The Children's Bridge International Adoption Consultants.

Meets Fri., 10 A.M.-12 P.M., Champlain Fieldhouse, 149 Cowley Ave.

Meets 3rd Tues./mo., 7 P.M. Health & Wellness Center (Bldg 3722) on Landstuhl Post. Members share pre & post adoption information.