Helping the Teen Years Go Smoother for All

The teen years are often tough for all kids and adoption does add another layer. While we all know that parents are encouraged to communicate with their children about adoption, many adopted teenagers are reluctant to share their innermost feelings. Some teens may not have even have the words to describe how they feel.  Having peers their own age who share the those same questions and shared experiences really can really be helpful to opening the doors to better communication. And as teens communicate with peers and mentors, they have their feelings validated and it often becomes easier for them to talk with their parents more easily.

Younger Tweens and Teens aged 10 to 14 meet earlier from 5 to 6:30 PM. 

Older Teens ages 15 to 18 meets on the same nights, but later from 6:30 to 7:30 PM

Meeting TUESDAY evenings and scheduled for the following dates:

• January 10th (5:00-6:30) and (6:30-7:30)
• February 14th (5:00-6:30) and (6:30-7:30)
• March 14th (5:00-6:30) and (6:30-7:30)
• April 11th (5:00-6:30) and (6:30-7:30)
• May 9th (5:00-6:30) and (6:30-7:30)
• June 13th (5:00-6:30) and (6:30-7:30)
• On vacation for July & August
• September 12th (5:00-6:30) and (6:30-7:30)
• October 10th (5:00-6:30) and (6:30-7:30)
• November 14th (5:00-6:30) and (6:30-7:30)
• December 5th (5:00-6:30) and (6:30-7:30) ( 1st Tuesday of this month due to Hanukkah)

AGAPE Families! Use the form below to register your teen now!

More Support For Parents

If you haven’t yet, please do join us in the AFFCNY.Network for Coalition events, trainings and more geared to help you be the best parent you can for your child’s needs! Be sure to check out the Teen Space where we will be sharing important resources just for parents of adopted teens and former foster youths! The AFFCNY. Network was created to provide a safe online space for New York’s adoptive, foster and kinship families to come together in the spirit of connection and support. Come for the group support and stay for everything else!

The Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York programs and services are of no charge to families, every dollar donated helps us bring these needed support groups, trainings and events to the families that need it. 

Your generous gift allows us to continue and expand vital Coalition programming like this!

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