Virtual Support Group
Parents with Children in Foster Care
Parents helping parents get their child back from social services.
This support group is a safe space for parents who have a child in state custody. Moms and dads whose child has been removed come together to get help, share strategies and their experiences dealing with the Care and Protection Family Court process.
Topics can include:
Working with your social worker
Understanding the Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Preparing for visitation, "family time", foster care reviews, court dates, court hearings
Your legal rights before and after your child is placed in foster care
How to find a lawyer and get legal help
Following your family action plan
Frequently Asked Questions
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We create a safe non-judgmental space for parents to express themselves. Every week, parents and caregivers join our Zoom call to provide each other support and encouragement. You’ll receive the Zoom meeting link once you register.
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Trained volunteers will facilitate this group. Parents can join at any time and are welcome to attend as many groups as they want. Usually there are between 6 and 16 parents in a group meeting.
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Our groups are free, confidential, and open to any caregiver. Our goal is to create a safe space where group members share experiences about parenting, learn to cope with things they cannot change and figure out how to change the things they can.
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While everything discussed in this group is confidential, Parents Helping Parents will provide an attendance letter at the member's request.
Current Group Meeting Schedule
All groups are free & confidential. Registration is required. Select group(s) below to sign up.
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Please Note: This group tends to be small with 3-5 members per meeting.
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Please Note: This group tends to be small with 3-5 members per meeting.
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Please Note: This group tends to be small with 3-5 members per meeting.
“Our facilitator is always kind and wonderful to guide and offer advice about coping. She is extremely supportive and empathizes well.”
–Anonymous Parent Survey
“Please thank the facilitator for listening and validating feelings. They demonstrated strong knowledge of CPS and the process, provided support and encouraged ongoing attendance.”
–Anonymous Parent Survey