When adoptive parents are asked what support would be the most helpful, they almost always respond with talking to another parent like themselves who “gets it”.  Our support groups are set up to meet that need. Our groups are based on the North American Council on Adoptable Children’s guide for nurturing adoptive parent groups and the Circle of Parents® model for groups.  Our groups are facilitated by one of our Adoptive Parent Consultants and parent led.

In addition to support groups facilitated by AFSN staff, we provide technical assistance and referrals to ANY adoptive parent support group in the state.  AFSN houses a comprehensive county-by-county listing of  foster, adoptive and kinship support groups across the state.

View our list of support groups