Parent Support & Discussion Groups
Online & In-Person Groups
For Adoptive, Kinship Care, Fostering & Parents
These groups are a casual discussion group meant to support adoptive, fostering, & kinship parents and to build relationships between parents and their adopted/fostered children of all ages through community, conversation, and educational materials.
All facilitators are committed to increasing their learning and understanding through the insight and perspective of other triad members, This group offers a safe place to share and ask questions openly and honestly about relinquishment and adoption-related issues.
Both groups are co-facilitated by Heather Gonzales, an adult adoptee, and the Founder and Director at Encompass. She is currently doing her internship to become a licensed therapist at Chrysalis Family Solutions and specializes in working with adoptees and their families. An adoptive parent helps co-facilitate each group- Amber Riley co-facilitates the in-person group. She is the parent of 5 children, 3 of which are adopted. And Olivia Hamilton co-facilitates the online group. She is a foster and adoptive parent and pastor of The Brood, a ministry for foster, adoptive, and kinship families. (Please Note -This group does not have a religious affiliation and the space is designed to be inclusive of all people regardless of your faith/spiritual tradition or lack thereof. All are welcome!)
Each month we discuss part of a book or topic. We do this in an attempt to cover a larger variety of related issues, to increase our knowledge and awareness of the information that is out there, and to maximize our resources for the future. Although not required, sharing personal experiences and asking questions is encouraged. There is No requirement to come to all discussions or to have read the chapter beforehand, so please join us and feel free to choose the chapter topics that interest you!
-NOTE- Encompass Adoptees encourages critical thinking that takes into account all triad members in regards to all books and resources. Book discussions or reading lists in no way imply agreement with all portions of a book, nor does it indicate any endorsement of the author/s, their programs, techniques, etc. Individual opinions and personal experiences with these items can be shared and discussed during the group meetings, and questions are encouraged.
In-Person group - Childcare is offered for those in need, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. (This is not a youth mentoring program -it is intended only for families with childcare needs- For those seeking social resources for youth please see our youth and teen programs.) Snacks or a light meal will be provided. -Childcare and food are provided through funding given by Ohio KAN.
Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month (except Dec for the holidays)
Meets 6:30-8:30pm
Limited amount of childcare is provided at no cost for those in need. Registration is required no less than 1 week prior to meeting to check for availability.
Online/ Zoom group - Please email us or pre-register in order to get the zoom link. After you have come once, and the group is able to verify new members are adoptive parents( to ensure a safe space for all attending), you can request to be added to the email list that receives the new link and password each month.
Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month (except Dec for the holidays)
Meets 11:30 am- 12:30 pm
Please register in order to receive the link each month
This Program is Hosted, Developed, and Facilitated by Encompass Adoptees
& Funded and Sponsored by Ohio Kinect
Parent’s Lunch Out (Respite)/ Youth Resilience Building Program
Encompass offers a Resilience Building Group for Youth who are Adopted, Fostered, or in Kinship Care and is intended to double as an opportunity for respite, for parents to have time for much needed self care or a date with their partner.
This program is created, planned, and facilitated by Heather Gonzales LPC (adult adoptee) and other lived experience mentors, for adoptees and foster youth. It combines elements of both a support group and a mentoring opportunity that helps build social emotional learning skills, increase resilienc factors, and incorporates artistic activities to increase fun, group engagement, self-expression, and learning. The Youth Resilience program has an Art & Discussion Activity, which focuses on social-emotional learning and resiliency related to topics that specifically tie to the experience of those adopted/fostered/in kinship care. This is intended to be more quiet, creative, conversational, and reflective. Then after eating a packed lunch together, we have Art Exploration & Learning Activity, which is geared toward exploration, learning a new art skill, trying something new, and seeing themselves succeed.
Adoptive Parent - Refresh & Reflect Retreat
May 17-19th @ Deer Creek State Park
…More Details to Be Announced Soon!…
This Program is Hosted, Developed, and Facilitated by Encompass Adoptees
& Funded and Sponsored by Ohio Kinect
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July 2024
- Jul 27, 2024 Youth Resiliency Building Program Group (In-Person) Jul 27, 2024
- Jul 11, 2024 Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents (In-Person) Jul 11, 2024
- Jul 4, 2024 Community Dinner- for Adult Adoptees Jul 4, 2024
- Jul 4, 2024 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Jul 4, 2024
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June 2024
- Jun 29, 2024 Youth Resiliency Building Program Group (In-Person) Jun 29, 2024
- Jun 13, 2024 Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents (In-Person) Jun 13, 2024
- Jun 6, 2024 Community Dinner- for Adult Adoptees Jun 6, 2024
- Jun 6, 2024 The Intersection of History, Adoption, and Mental Health - Adoption Issues Online Speaker Series Jun 6, 2024
- Jun 6, 2024 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Jun 6, 2024
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May 2024
- May 23, 2024 Adoptee Teen Art Workshop May 23, 2024
- May 17, 2024 – May 19, 2024 Rest & Refresh Retreat for Parents May 17, 2024 – May 19, 2024
- May 16, 2024 Adult Adoptee Art Workshop May 16, 2024
- May 9, 2024 Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents (In-Person) May 9, 2024
- May 2, 2024 Community Dinner- for Adult Adoptees May 2, 2024
- May 2, 2024 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents May 2, 2024
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April 2024
- Apr 27, 2024 Youth Resiliency Building Program Group (In-Person) Apr 27, 2024
- Apr 25, 2024 Adoptee Teen Art Workshop Apr 25, 2024
- Apr 18, 2024 Adult Adoptee Art Workshop Apr 18, 2024
- Apr 11, 2024 Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents (In-Person) Apr 11, 2024
- Apr 4, 2024 Suicidality and Prevention with Adoptees & Unique Populations - Adoption Issues Online Speaker Series Apr 4, 2024
- Apr 4, 2024 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Apr 4, 2024
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March 2024
- Mar 30, 2024 Youth Resiliency Building Program Group (In-Person) Mar 30, 2024
- Mar 21, 2024 Adult Adoptee Art Workshop Mar 21, 2024
- Mar 14, 2024 Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents (In-Person) Mar 14, 2024
- Mar 7, 2024 Consensual Touch & Trauma Informed Medical Exams - Adoption Issues Online Speaker Series Mar 7, 2024
- Mar 7, 2024 Community Dinner- for Adult Adoptees Mar 7, 2024
- Mar 7, 2024 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Mar 7, 2024
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February 2024
- Feb 24, 2024 Youth Resiliency Building Program Group (In-Person) Feb 24, 2024
- Feb 22, 2024 Adoptee Teen Art Workshop Feb 22, 2024
- Feb 15, 2024 Adult Adoptee Art Workshop Feb 15, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024 Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents (In-Person) Feb 8, 2024
- Feb 1, 2024 New Insights into Adoptee Attachment (And Why Traditional Attachment Models are Inadequate) - Adoption Issues Online Speaker Series Feb 1, 2024
- Feb 1, 2024 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Feb 1, 2024
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January 2024
- Jan 27, 2024 Youth Resiliency Building Program Group (In-Person) Jan 27, 2024
- Jan 25, 2024 Adoptee Teen Art Workshop Jan 25, 2024
- Jan 11, 2024 Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents (In-Person) Jan 11, 2024
- Jan 4, 2024 Community Dinner- for Adult Adoptees Jan 4, 2024
- Jan 4, 2024 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Jan 4, 2024
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December 2023
- Dec 8, 2023 – Jan 2, 2024 Happy Holidays! - See you in 2024 with more events! Dec 8, 2023 – Jan 2, 2024
- Dec 7, 2023 Relinquishment & Relationships - Adoption Issues Online Speaker Series Dec 7, 2023
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November 2023
- Nov 18, 2023 Youth Program- Resiliency Building Group (In-Person) Nov 18, 2023
- Nov 9, 2023 Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents (In-Person) Nov 9, 2023
- Nov 2, 2023 The Disenfranchised Grief of Adoption- Adoption Issues Online Speaker Series Nov 2, 2023
- Nov 2, 2023 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Nov 2, 2023
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October 2023
- Oct 21, 2023 Youth Program- Resiliency Building Group (In-Person) Oct 21, 2023
- Oct 12, 2023 Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents (In-Person) Oct 12, 2023
- Oct 12, 2023 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Oct 12, 2023
- Oct 5, 2023 Community Dinner- for Adult Adopted, Kinshipped, and Fostered People Oct 5, 2023
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September 2023
- Sep 30, 2023 Art Show- Through the Eyes of Adoptees Sep 30, 2023
- Sep 14, 2023 Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents (In-Person) Sep 14, 2023
- Sep 14, 2023 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Sep 14, 2023
- Sep 7, 2023 Community Dinner- for Adult Adopted, Kinshipped, and Fostered People Sep 7, 2023
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August 2023
- Aug 26, 2023 Youth Program- Resiliency Building Group (In-Person) Aug 26, 2023
- Aug 10, 2023 IN PERSON- Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Aug 10, 2023
- Aug 10, 2023 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Aug 10, 2023
- Aug 5, 2023 Encompass Adoptees Family Picnic- Connect & Network Aug 5, 2023
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July 2023
- Jul 29, 2023 Youth Program- Resiliency Building Group (In-Person) Jul 29, 2023
- Jul 13, 2023 IN PERSON- Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Jul 13, 2023
- Jul 13, 2023 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Jul 13, 2023
- Jul 6, 2023 Community Dinner- for Adult Adopted, Kinshipped, and Fostered People Jul 6, 2023
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June 2023
- Jun 24, 2023 Youth Program- Resiliency Building Group (In-Person) Jun 24, 2023
- Jun 24, 2023 – Aug 20, 2023 Call to Adoptee Artist - Application DUE for Upcoming ART SHOW Jun 24, 2023 – Aug 20, 2023
- Jun 8, 2023 IN PERSON- Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Jun 8, 2023
- Jun 8, 2023 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Jun 8, 2023
- Jun 1, 2023 Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group (In Person) Jun 1, 2023
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May 2023
- May 27, 2023 Youth Program- Resiliency Building Group (In-Person) May 27, 2023
- May 11, 2023 IN PERSON- Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents May 11, 2023
- May 11, 2023 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents May 11, 2023
- May 4, 2023 Community Dinner- for Adult Adopted, Kinshipped, and Fostered People May 4, 2023
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April 2023
- Apr 29, 2023 Youth Program- Resiliency Building Group (In-Person) Apr 29, 2023
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March 2023
- Mar 25, 2023 Youth Program- Resiliency Building Group (In-Person) Mar 25, 2023
- Mar 9, 2023 IN PERSON- Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Mar 9, 2023
- Mar 9, 2023 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Mar 9, 2023
- Mar 2, 2023 Community Dinner- for Adult Adopted, Kinshipped, and Fostered People Mar 2, 2023
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February 2023
- Feb 25, 2023 Youth Program- Resiliency Building Group (In-Person) Feb 25, 2023
- Feb 23, 2023 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Feb 23, 2023
- Feb 9, 2023 IN PERSON- Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Feb 9, 2023
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January 2023
- Jan 28, 2023 Youth Program- Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Jan 28, 2023
- Jan 12, 2023 – Jan 13, 2023 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Jan 12, 2023 – Jan 13, 2023
- Jan 12, 2023 IN PERSON- Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Jan 12, 2023
- Jan 5, 2023 Adult Adoptee, Kinship, & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group (In Person) Jan 5, 2023
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November 2022
- Nov 12, 2022 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) (Copy) Nov 12, 2022
- Nov 10, 2022 IN PERSON- Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents (Copy) Nov 10, 2022
- Nov 10, 2022 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group- for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents (Copy) Nov 10, 2022
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October 2022
- Oct 22, 2022 Teen Support & Mentoring Program Oct 22, 2022
- Oct 22, 2022 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Oct 22, 2022
- Oct 13, 2022 IN PERSON- Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Oct 13, 2022
- Oct 13, 2022 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group- for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Oct 13, 2022
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September 2022
- Sep 26, 2022 Conversations Around the Table Sep 26, 2022
- Sep 17, 2022 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Sep 17, 2022
- Sep 8, 2022 IN PERSON- Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Sep 8, 2022
- Sep 8, 2022 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group- for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Sep 8, 2022
- Sep 1, 2022 Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group (In Person) Sep 1, 2022
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August 2022
- Aug 27, 2022 Teen Support & Mentoring Program Aug 27, 2022
- Aug 27, 2022 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Aug 27, 2022
- Aug 18, 2022 Community Dinner for Adult Adopted, Kinshipped, and Fostered People Aug 18, 2022
- Aug 11, 2022 IN PERSON- Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Aug 11, 2022
- Aug 11, 2022 – Aug 12, 2022 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group- for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Aug 11, 2022 – Aug 12, 2022
- Aug 4, 2022 Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group (In Person) Aug 4, 2022
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July 2022
- Jul 30, 2022 Teen Support & Mentoring Program Jul 30, 2022
- Jul 30, 2022 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Jul 30, 2022
- Jul 14, 2022 IN PERSON- Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Jul 14, 2022
- Jul 14, 2022 – Jul 15, 2022 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group- for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Jul 14, 2022 – Jul 15, 2022
- Jul 7, 2022 Due to the Holiday week- No Group meeting for Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Jul 7, 2022
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June 2022
- Jun 25, 2022 Teen Support & Mentoring Program Jun 25, 2022
- Jun 25, 2022 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Jun 25, 2022
- Jun 9, 2022 IN PERSON- Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Jun 9, 2022
- Jun 9, 2022 – Jun 10, 2022 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group- for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents Jun 9, 2022 – Jun 10, 2022
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May 2022
- May 28, 2022 Teen Support & Mentoring Program May 28, 2022
- May 28, 2022 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) May 28, 2022
- May 17, 2022 Adult Adoptee Dinner May 17, 2022
- May 14, 2022 CANCELED- Open Art Studio- Open to Everyone May 14, 2022
- May 12, 2022 IN PERSON- Parent Support and Discussion Group - for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents May 12, 2022
- May 12, 2022 – May 13, 2022 ZOOM- Online Parent Support and Discussion Group- for Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parents May 12, 2022 – May 13, 2022
- May 5, 2022 Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group (In Person) May 5, 2022
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April 2022
- Apr 30, 2022 Teen Support & Mentoring Program Apr 30, 2022
- Apr 30, 2022 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Apr 30, 2022
- Apr 14, 2022 Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group (In person) Apr 14, 2022
- Apr 9, 2022 Open Art Studio- Open to Everyone Apr 9, 2022
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March 2022
- Mar 26, 2022 Teen Support & Mentoring Program Mar 26, 2022
- Mar 26, 2022 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Mar 26, 2022
- Mar 14, 2022 Adult Adoptee, Kinship, and Foster Alum Dinner Mar 14, 2022
- Mar 12, 2022 Open Art Studio- Open to Everyone Mar 12, 2022
- Mar 10, 2022 Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group (In person) Mar 10, 2022
- Mar 3, 2022 Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group (In Person) Mar 3, 2022
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February 2022
- Feb 26, 2022 Teen Support & Mentoring Program Feb 26, 2022
- Feb 26, 2022 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Feb 26, 2022
- Feb 12, 2022 Open Art Studio- Open to Everyone Feb 12, 2022
- Feb 10, 2022 Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Feb 10, 2022
- Feb 3, 2022 Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group (In Person) Feb 3, 2022
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January 2022
- Jan 29, 2022 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Jan 29, 2022
- Jan 15, 2022 Open Art Studio- Open to Everyone Jan 15, 2022
- Jan 13, 2022 Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group (Copy) Jan 13, 2022
- Jan 6, 2022 Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group (In Person) Jan 6, 2022
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December 2021
- Dec 2, 2021 Holiday Gathering for Adult Adoptees, Kinship, and Foster Alum Dec 2, 2021
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November 2021
- Nov 20, 2021 Group B- Teen Support & Mentoring Program Nov 20, 2021
- Nov 20, 2021 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Nov 20, 2021
- Nov 18, 2021 Presentation on Trust in the context of adoption- By Adult Adoptee & therapist Carissa Woodwyk- Presented by COFAF Nov 18, 2021
- Nov 13, 2021 Group A- Teen Support & Mentoring Program Nov 13, 2021
- Nov 13, 2021 Open Art Studio- Open to Everyone Nov 13, 2021
- Nov 11, 2021 Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Nov 11, 2021
- Nov 4, 2021 Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group (In Person) Nov 4, 2021
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October 2021
- Oct 28, 2021 Presentation - Communicating with Your Child about Their Art Oct 28, 2021
- Oct 23, 2021 Group B- Teen Support & Mentoring Program Oct 23, 2021
- Oct 23, 2021 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Oct 23, 2021
- Oct 16, 2021 Group A- Teen Support & Mentoring Program Oct 16, 2021
- Oct 16, 2021 Open Art Studio- Open to Everyone Oct 16, 2021
- Oct 14, 2021 Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Oct 14, 2021
- Oct 7, 2021 Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group (In Person) Oct 7, 2021
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September 2021
- Sep 18, 2021 Group B- Teen Support & Mentoring Program Sep 18, 2021
- Sep 18, 2021 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Sep 18, 2021
- Sep 11, 2021 Adult Adoptee, Kinship, and Foster Alum + One Dinner/Gathering Sep 11, 2021
- Sep 11, 2021 Group A- Teen Support & Mentoring Program Sep 11, 2021
- Sep 9, 2021 Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Sep 9, 2021
- Sep 2, 2021 Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group (In Person) Sep 2, 2021
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August 2021
- Aug 28, 2021 – Aug 29, 2021 Camping Overnight/ Retreat for Adult Adoptees and Foster Alum Aug 28, 2021 – Aug 29, 2021
- Aug 21, 2021 Teen Support & Mentoring Group Aug 21, 2021
- Aug 21, 2021 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Aug 21, 2021
- Aug 19, 2021 Adult Adoptee, Kinship, and Foster Alum Dinner Aug 19, 2021
- Aug 12, 2021 (Zoom) Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Aug 12, 2021
- Aug 5, 2021 Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group (In Person) Aug 5, 2021
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July 2021
- Jul 24, 2021 Teen Support & Mentoring Group ( Jul 24, 2021
- Jul 24, 2021 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Jul 24, 2021
- Jul 15, 2021 Adult Adoptee, Kinship, and Foster Alum Dinner Jul 15, 2021
- Jul 8, 2021 (Zoom) Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Jul 8, 2021
- Jul 1, 2021 Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group (In Person) Jul 1, 2021
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June 2021
- Jun 26, 2021 Teen Support & Mentoring Group Jun 26, 2021
- Jun 26, 2021 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) Jun 26, 2021
- Jun 25, 2021 Adoptee & Foster Alum Dinner and Celebration for Imee & Rachel Jun 25, 2021
- Jun 10, 2021 (Zoom) Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Jun 10, 2021
- Jun 3, 2021 Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group (In Person) Jun 3, 2021
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May 2021
- May 18, 2021 In-Person Adult Adoptee/Foster Alum/Kinship Dinner May 18, 2021
- May 15, 2021 Teen Support & Discussion Group May 15, 2021
- May 15, 2021 Youth Support & Mentoring Group (In-Person) May 15, 2021
- May 13, 2021 (Zoom) Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group May 13, 2021
- May 6, 2021 Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group (In Person with Zoom option) May 6, 2021
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April 2021
- Apr 17, 2021 Teen Support & Discussion Group Apr 17, 2021
- Apr 17, 2021 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Apr 17, 2021
- Apr 8, 2021 (Zoom) Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Apr 8, 2021
- Apr 1, 2021 (On site + Zoom option) Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Apr 1, 2021
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March 2021
- Mar 20, 2021 Teen Support & Discussion Group Mar 20, 2021
- Mar 20, 2021 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Mar 20, 2021
- Mar 11, 2021 (Zoom) Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Mar 11, 2021
- Mar 4, 2021 (On site + Zoom option) Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Mar 4, 2021
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February 2021
- Feb 20, 2021 Teen Support & Discussion Group Feb 20, 2021
- Feb 20, 2021 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Feb 20, 2021
- Feb 17, 2021 Virtual Dinner- for Adult Adoptee/ Kinship/ Foster Alum Feb 17, 2021
- Feb 11, 2021 (Zoom) Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Feb 11, 2021
- Feb 4, 2021 Adult Adoptee & Foster Alum Support & Discussion Group Feb 4, 2021
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January 2021
- Jan 23, 2021 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Jan 23, 2021
- Jan 14, 2021 (Zoom) Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Jan 14, 2021
- Jan 7, 2021 Better Late than Never!- Adoptee & Foster Alum Holiday Gathering Jan 7, 2021
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December 2020
- Dec 19, 2020 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Dec 19, 2020
- Dec 10, 2020 (Zoom) Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Dec 10, 2020
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November 2020
- Nov 21, 2020 Postponed- Youth Support & Mentoring Group Nov 21, 2020
- Nov 12, 2020 (Zoom) Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Nov 12, 2020
- Nov 5, 2020 (On site + Zoom option) Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Nov 5, 2020
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October 2020
- Oct 24, 2020 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Oct 24, 2020
- Oct 8, 2020 (Zoom) Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Oct 8, 2020
- Oct 1, 2020 Self Care, Community Care, & Altered Books - Adult Adoptee, Kinship & Foster Alum Support Group gets Creative... Oct 1, 2020
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September 2020
- Sep 10, 2020 (Zoom) Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Sep 10, 2020
- Sep 3, 2020 (On site + Zoom option) Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Sep 3, 2020
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August 2020
- Aug 19, 2020 (Pending) Adult Adoptee/ Kinship/ Foster Alum Dinner at Olive Tree- Lebanese & Mediterranean Cafe Aug 19, 2020
- Aug 13, 2020 (On site with Zoom Option) Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Aug 13, 2020
- Aug 6, 2020 (On site + Zoom option) Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees, Kinship, & Foster Alum Aug 6, 2020
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July 2020
- Jul 23, 2020 Adult Adoptee/Kinship/ Foster Alum Social Distancing Dinner Jul 23, 2020
- Jul 9, 2020 (On site with Zoom Option) Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Jul 9, 2020
- Jul 2, 2020 Self Care, Community Care, & Altered Books - Adult Adoptee, Kinship & Foster Alum Support Group gets Creative... Jul 2, 2020
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June 2020
- Jun 18, 2020 Adult Adoptee/Kinship/ Foster Alum Social Distancing Dinner Jun 18, 2020
- Jun 11, 2020 (Online via Zoom) Adoptive, Kinship Care & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Jun 11, 2020
- Jun 4, 2020 (On site or zoom option) Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees, Kinship & Foster Alum Jun 4, 2020
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May 2020
- May 14, 2020 (Online via zoom) Adoptive & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group May 14, 2020
- May 7, 2020 (Online via Zoom) Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees and Foster Alum May 7, 2020
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April 2020
- Apr 25, 2020 (Postponed) Youth Support & Mentoring Group Apr 25, 2020
- Apr 11, 2020 (Postponed) Youth Support & Mentoring Group Apr 11, 2020
- Apr 9, 2020 Adoptive & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Apr 9, 2020
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March 2020
- Mar 28, 2020 (Postponed) Youth Support & Mentoring Group Mar 28, 2020
- Mar 14, 2020 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Mar 14, 2020
- Mar 12, 2020 Adoptive & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Mar 12, 2020
- Mar 5, 2020 Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees and Foster Alum Mar 5, 2020
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February 2020
- Feb 29, 2020 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Feb 29, 2020
- Feb 22, 2020 Hosted by COFAF-- Kristen Santel -The role of grief in adoption, attachment and trauma Feb 22, 2020
- Feb 13, 2020 Adoptive & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Feb 13, 2020
- Feb 8, 2020 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Feb 8, 2020
- Feb 6, 2020 Self Care, Community Care, & Altered Books - Adult Adoptee & Foster Alum Support Group gets Creative... Feb 6, 2020
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January 2020
- Jan 25, 2020 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Jan 25, 2020
- Jan 20, 2020 Anniversary Event for Encompass Adoptees- Meet or Mingle- All Welcome Jan 20, 2020
- Jan 11, 2020 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Jan 11, 2020
- Jan 9, 2020 Adoptive & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Jan 9, 2020
- Jan 2, 2020 Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees and Foster Alum Jan 2, 2020
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December 2019
- Dec 14, 2019 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Dec 14, 2019
- Dec 12, 2019 Adoptive & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Dec 12, 2019
- Dec 7, 2019 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Dec 7, 2019
- Dec 5, 2019 Adoptee & Foster Alum Holiday Gathering Dec 5, 2019
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November 2019
- Nov 23, 2019 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Nov 23, 2019
- Nov 21, 2019 Orientation for New Youth Program Volunteer Nov 21, 2019
- Nov 16, 2019 Trauma and Attachment effects on Interpersonal Relationships and Intimacy Nov 16, 2019
- Nov 14, 2019 Adoptive & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Nov 14, 2019
- Nov 9, 2019 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Nov 9, 2019
- Nov 7, 2019 Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees and Foster Alum Nov 7, 2019
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October 2019
- Oct 29, 2019 Adult Adoptee/ Foster Alum Dinner at Hoyo's Kitchen Oct 29, 2019
- Oct 19, 2019 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Oct 19, 2019
- Oct 17, 2019 Deescalation Training - For Youth Program Volunteers Only Oct 17, 2019
- Oct 10, 2019 Adoptive & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Oct 10, 2019
- Oct 5, 2019 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Oct 5, 2019
- Oct 3, 2019 Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees and Foster Alum Oct 3, 2019
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September 2019
- Sep 28, 2019 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Sep 28, 2019
- Sep 20, 2019 – Sep 21, 2019 Camping Overnight/ Retreat for Adult Adoptees and Foster Alum Sep 20, 2019 – Sep 21, 2019
- Sep 12, 2019 Adoptive & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Sep 12, 2019
- Sep 7, 2019 Youth Support & Mentoring Group Sep 7, 2019
- Sep 5, 2019 Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees and Foster Alum Sep 5, 2019
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August 2019
- Aug 21, 2019 Movie & Pizza Night- For Adult Adoptees and Foster Alum Aug 21, 2019
- Aug 8, 2019 Adoptive & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Aug 8, 2019
- Aug 1, 2019 Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees and Foster Alum Aug 1, 2019
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July 2019
- Jul 15, 2019 Columbus Community Adoptee Mixer Jul 15, 2019
- Jul 11, 2019 Adoptive & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Jul 11, 2019
- Jul 1, 2019 Informational Meeting for Youth Program Team - for Volunteers Jul 1, 2019
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June 2019
- Jun 27, 2019 Adoptive & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group Jun 27, 2019
- Jun 17, 2019 Everest & Ice Cream! - Adoptee & Foster Alum Dinner Jun 17, 2019
- Jun 6, 2019 Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees and Foster Alum Jun 6, 2019
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May 2019
- May 23, 2019 Adoptive & Foster Parent Support and Discussion Group May 23, 2019
- May 20, 2019 Adult Adoptee & Foster Alum Dinner @ Erawan Thai May 20, 2019
- May 16, 2019 Adoptee Q & A Panel Answers Adoptive/Foster Parent Questions May 16, 2019
- May 2, 2019 Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees and Foster Alum May 2, 2019
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April 2019
- Apr 22, 2019 Art & Wine Event - for Adult Adoptee & Foster Alum Apr 22, 2019
- Apr 5, 2019 – Apr 6, 2019 Indiana Adoptee Network hosts their Annual Conference -in Plainfield, IN Apr 5, 2019 – Apr 6, 2019
- Apr 1, 2019 Support & Discussion Group- for Adult Adoptees and Foster Alum Apr 1, 2019
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March 2019
- Mar 30, 2019 Spring Cleaning & Painting Day @ the Whydah Room Mar 30, 2019
- Mar 18, 2019 Adoptee & Foster Alum Dinner Mar 18, 2019
- Mar 9, 2019 Community Work Day! Mar 9, 2019
- Mar 7, 2019 Adult Adoptee Support & Discussion Group Mar 7, 2019
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February 2019
- Feb 23, 2019 Hosted by COFAF- Adoption Trauma & Attachment Injury: Skills For Healing & Repair Feb 23, 2019
- Feb 18, 2019 Adult Adoptee Dinner @ Cafe Istanbul Feb 18, 2019
- Feb 7, 2019 Adult Adoptee Support & Discussion Group Feb 7, 2019