Support Groups
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Village Support Groups
The Village offers a variety of Support Groups throughout the month. These groups provide an opportunity for all Kinship Caregivers to share stories, personal experiences, seek advice, find resources and more. Experienced facilitators, who are caregivers themselves, will be on-hand to guide the group, provide support and to answer questions in a confidential, non-judgmental space. Click here to view our calendar for detailed information about our monthly support groups.
Grandparents Support Group (Virtual)
GRANDPARENTS Kinship Support Group
2nd Monday of each month (unless specified)
10/10, 11/14 and 12/12/2022
1/9, 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8, 6/12, 7/10, 8/14 and 9/11/2023
from 8 to 9:30pm
Calling all Grandparents!! Grandparents of all ages are encouraged to attend this support group specifically coordinated for the needs of grandparents. All groups will be meeting via Zoom. We hope to see you there!
Spanish Speaking Families Kinship Support Group (Virtual)
3rd Wednesday of Each Month
10/19, 11/16 and 12/21/2022
1/18, 2/15, 3/15, 4/19, 5/17, 6/21, 7/19, 8/16 and 9/20/2023
from 7 – 9 pm currently via Zoom
This Kinship Support Group meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month. For more information, contact Minolly Saborio at [email protected]. While experienced foster and adoptive parents are available to facilitate, all Kinship Foster Parents contribute to providing understanding, friendship and real life experiences with foster care and adoption.
Cada tercer miércoles del mes. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Minolly Saborio at [email protected]. Si bien los padres adoptivos y de crianza temporal con experiencia están disponibles para facilitar, todos los asistentes contribuyen a brindar comprensión, amistad y experiencias de la vida real con el cuidado de crianza y la adopción.
So. County Kinship Support Group (Virtual)
4th Monday of Each Month (unless noted otherwise)
10/24, 11/28 and 12/19/2022 (due to holiday)
1/23, 2/27, 3/27, 4/24, 5/22, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28 and 9/25/2023
from 8 – 9:30 pm currently via Zoom
Kinship, foster and adoptive parents are welcome to join us as we meet with other kinship, foster and adoptive parents! Experienced facilitators, kinship caregivers themselves, will be on hand to offer support and answer questions while sharing personal stories and experiences.
East/West Bay (Cranston) Kinship Support Group (Virtual)
4th Tuesday of Each Month (unless noted otherwise)
10/25, 11/22 and 12/27/2022
1/24, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25, 5/23, 6/27, 7/25, 8/22 and 9/26/2023
from 6:30 – 8 pm currently via Zoom
Held monthly, on the 4th Tuesday of each month, our experienced foster and adoptive parents are on hand to facilitate all Kinship foster parents as everyone in attendance contributes to provide a safe, understanding space for all in which friendship and real life experiences are shared!
Daytime Coffee and Conversation Group (IN PERSON)
4th Tuesday of Each Month (unless noted otherwise)*
11/29 and 12/20/2022*
1/24, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25, 5/23, 6/27, 7/25, 8/22 and 9/26/2023
from 10:00 – 11:30am at our Village location (139 Ocean Ave in Cranston)
NOTE: Childcare and Refreshments are Provided for In Person Groups – Registration is Required at https://forms.gle/tS3ZVXcKqXpnVuxWA
Held monthly, on the 4th Tuesday of each month, our experienced foster and adoptive parents are on hand to facilitate all Kinship foster and adoptive parents as we share our experiences, challenges and successes. Our goal is that everyone in attendance would feel welcomed, valued and like they are able to share real life experiences in a space that is safe, friendly and non-judgemental.
“A friend introduced me to support groups shortly after taking placement of my grandchildren. I can honestly say there were weeks that I could not wait to attend the support group. The people were friendly, easy to talk to and relatable. Just having a place to go to to talk, to cry, to ask questions has made this very difficult process that much easier to manage.”