607-272-0034
March 14, 2024
7:00 pm / 8:45 pm
Venue
AFFCNY Network
new york
646-688-4321
Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York
Organizer
Teen Week will occur during the 2nd FULL week of each month . Our Adoptive Teen groups are a remarkable part of our youth services, where pre-teens and teen youth have safe space virtually to connect, grow and learn alongside other adoptive youth and facilitators with lived experience. Topics explored in the Teen groups will range from (but are not limited to): Identity formation, Social Media safety, Bullying Prevention and much more.
The Teen Groups are facilitated by Mac Morris, Kylie Regan and  Jade Sudock.
Teen Week programming is only open to current/prospective (in process) AGAPE Families.
Fall 2023 Teen Week DATES
September: 12th ( YT 5-6pm / OT 6:30-7:30) , 14th (PT 5-6pm)
October: 10th ( YT 5-6pm / OT 6:30-7:30), 12th (PT 5-6pm)
November: 14th ( YT 5-6pm / OT 6:30-7:30), 16th (PT 5-6pm)
December: 5th 12th ( YT 5-6pm / OT 6:30-7:30), Wednesday, the 6th 14th  (PT 5-6pm)
Note: December dates do NOT align with the 2nd week of the month due to the celebration of Hanukkah
Winter/Spring 2024 Teen Week DATES–
January: 9th (YT 5-6pm / OT 6:30-7:30) , 11th (PT 5-6pm)
February: 13th (YT 5-6pm / OT 6:30-7:30), 15th (PT 5-6pm)
March: 12th (YT 5-6pm / OT 6:30-7:30), 14th (PT 5-6pm)
April: 9th (YT 5-6pm / OT 6:30-7:30), 11th (PT 5-6pm)
May: 14th (YT 5-6pm / OT 6:30-7:30), 16th (PT 5-6pm)
June: 11th (YT 5-6pm / OT 6:30-7:30), 13th (PT 5-6pm)
On break for July & August!
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After registration for the Pre-teen and Teen Groups; an email will be sent out the week of the group as a reminder which will outline information pertaining to that weeks topics and any additional resources that may be helpful for your youth participant.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact the Youth Programming Coordinator Mac Morris or Family Support Specialist Kylie Regan at Mac@affcny.org, Kylie@affcny.org
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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 pre-teens and 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. Validation often makes it easier for them to talk more openly with their parents.
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!
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