Adoptees Connect (National Group)
Adoption Concerns Triangle (ACT) of Topeka
Welcomes adopted persons, adoptive parents & birth parents
CONTACT
Marilyn Waugh (785) 235-6122
411 SW Greenwood Topeka, KS 66606-1231
https://www.facebook.com/groups/187439155633/
EVENTS
Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at New Hope Church, 2915 SW 8th St., Topeka at 7:15 PM
DUES
No Information Provided
All About Adoption
We help hopeful adoptive families navigate adoption with guidance and support
CONTACT
https://www.facebook.com/groups/263753268674151/
EVENTS
Join facebook group to view
DUES
Free
Attachment and Trauma Network
CONTACT
Julie Beem
Support/Crisis Line (240) 357-7369
Business Line 888-656-9806
E-mail: julieb@attachtrauma.org
www.attachtrauma.org
EVENTS
National non-profit organization providing education, advocacy, hope and healing for traumatized kids and their families.
DUES
Individual dues are $100/annually and this includes access to moderated online support groups, a bi-monthly newsletter, access to our Support Buddies Peer-to-Peer support program and discounts on webinars in the Learning Center.
Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
C.A.S.E. offers expert guidance and resources for a smoother adoption journey.
CONTACT
For general information, call (301) 476-8525 or email caseadopt@adoptionsupport.org
To schedule an appointment for individual support, visit https://adoptionsupport.org/intake-appointments-form/,
call (866) 217-8534 or email appts@adoptionsupport.org
EVENTS
In-person and virtual support groups for teens, parents and adult adoptees providing a safe space for open and honest discussion. Register for an upcoming one-time or ongoing support groups at website
DUES
Free groups, need to register
Children’s Home Society
The voices of adopted persons, foster youth, birth/first families, and adoptive families form our practice.
CONTACT
(651) 646.7771 and (800) 952.9302
EVENTS
You may register to attend one, multiple, or all dates offered per support group. Groups are free to attend unless otherwise noted. The majority of our support groups are made possible through funding provided by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families Permanency Support Services Contract. Online groups will meet on Zoom. You will receive a link to join after you register. In-person groups will meet at our main office located at 1605 Eustis Street, Saint Paul, MN 55018.
DUES
Support Groups are free to attend
Creating A Family
Helping adoptive, foster and kinship families thrive
CONTACT
Email: info@creatingafamily.org
facebook.com/creatingafamily/
EVENTS
Resources page
DUES
Unknown
Families Blessed with the World’s Children
An international support group honoring China, South Korea, Vietnam, & other countries’ adoptees and adoptive families.
CONTACT
Dana Reynolds, Brenda Hamilton, Bethany Kirshenbaum, Vicki Petersen, Joelle Jantzen, Susan Eason
EVENTS
Meets for educational and social activities (Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Moon Festival)
DUES
$25 per family per year
Foster Adopt Connect
Headquarters (816) 350-0215
www.fosteradopt.org
EVENTS
Monthly meetings
Resources & support for foster parents
Support & education for families adopting children from the foster care system
DUES
No Information Provided
International Adoption Clinic Children’s Mercy Hospital
CONTACT
2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 234-3000
EVENTS
Pre-adoption consultations regarding referrals
Consultation & evaluation of international children
DUES
No Information Provided
Kansas City Infertility Awareness (KCIA)
Nicolle Hays
E-mail: nhays@kcinfertility.com
Website: www.kcinfertility.org
EVENTS
Infertility Support Group
Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Adoption Support Group
Meets the Last Tuesday of every other month 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Presbyterian Church
318 E. 55th Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
DUES
Donations Encouraged
Kansas City Mixed Roots
CONTACT
https://www.facebook.com/groups/kcmixedroots/
SERVICES
Provides education, support and socialization for multiracial individuals and families.
DUES
N/A
Bloom Infertility Support Group
Support group for anyone touched by infertility or adoption. People of all religious and spiritual backgrounds invited.
CONTACT
(913) 730-1425
EVENTS
Monthly support group meetings
LOCATION
Jewish Community Center- Board Room
5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211
DUES
None
Pact
Pact is a non-profit serving adopted children of color and their families, offering adoption placement, webinars, therapy, & support groups.
CONTACT
Expectant Birth Parents: (510) 301-5584
Pact Office: email info@pactadopt.org or call (510) 243-9460
EVENTS
You can attend an adoption support group every month, or drop in occasionally. Meetings are held online via Zoom.
DUES
All groups are free for PACT members
Stepping Stones KC
CONTACT
Kristi Hanson, MT-BC
(913) 226-6307
EVENTS
Music Therapy & Child Enrichment Services: At Stepping Stones KC, we use evidence-based musical play to build early skills and facilitate healthy attachments. We aim to empower children and families through music!
Join us at any of our weekly groups or e-mail us to learn more! Follow Stepping Stones KC on Facebook to stay up to date!
DUES
Prices Vary
Westside adoption support group
CONTACT
Jen Decker
E-mail: jdecker@westsidefamilychurch.com
Website: https://westsidefamilychurch.com/network127/
EVENTS
Foster & Adoption Network
This group is for any foster or adoptive parent or those in the process. Adults enjoy fellowship, dinner and a speaker while the kids enjoy an evening planned especially for them—and pizza! This group, including dinner and childcare is free with advance registration. We look forward to serving your family.
LOCATION
Westside Family Church
8500 Woodsonia Drive
Lenexa, KS 66227
DUES
None
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