Free Remote Support Group for ALL Adoptive, Foster and Kinship Parents in the Hudson Valley 

Please join Hudson Valley AGAPE team for an open parent support group via video chat. We will provide educational discussion based concepts of self-care, advocacy support for your child through their sometimes difficult behavior, and a safe space to connect with other parents who share similar experiences. 

 

We encourage all foster, adoptive, and guardianship parents to build connections with others who “get it.” During our weekly virtual Hudson Valley Connection Group, we will show a brief training; leaving plenty of time to discuss the topic and open the floor up to anyone looking for resources, advice, or a non-judgmental space to share what’s on their mind.

2023 Dates:
Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
Mar. 2, 9. 16, 23, 30
Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27
May. 4, 11, 18, 25
Jun. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Jul. 6, 13, 20, 27
Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26
Nov. 2, 9, 16, (no meeting on the 23rd – Thanksgiving), 30
Dec. (No meeting on 12/7 – Hanukkah), 14 (We realize that it is still Hanukkah but we will meet in case anyone needs support), 21, (no meeting on the 28th – Christmas)

 

 

 

 

Now Announcing Our 2024 Dates:
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28
Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25
May. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 
Jun. 6, 13, 20, 27
Jul.  11, 18, 25 No meeting on 7/4
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 No meeting on 10/31
Nov. 7, 14, 21 No meeting on 11/28
Dec. 5, 12,19 (no meeting on 12/26

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our online AGAPE support groups often meet with Google Meets. This is Google’s free services that requires no software and can be used on all computers, tablets and phones. You do need a Google account to sign in. If you have Gmail, you are set. Download “How to Set Up a Google Account” if needed.     

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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!