Mid-Florida

Adoption Support

Children’s Home Society of Florida is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing support and education to the adoption community.

Adoption Matters Newsletter

Support Group

Adoptive parent support groups provide encouragement for people in all stages of the adoption process. We know how the ups and downs of the adoption process can leave new parents feeling exhausted and frustrated. When you finally meet your child, talking to someone who understands the exhilarating and sometimes overwhelming feelings adoption brings can be amazingly helpful.

Adoption support groups are comprised of adoptive parents and provide community, shared experience, and an excellent source of information and resources for adoptive families. While there are many types of support groups, most allow parents to vent frustration, gain mutual support, obtain support services and advocate for their children’s needs.

What can a support group offer me?
1. Emotional support and guidance in person, online or on the phone.
2. Newsletter highlighting local issues and activities.
3. Educational workshops on topics for prospective and experienced adoptive parents.
4. Information and referrals on agencies, attorneys, one-on-one support and more.
5. Social activities to promote friendships, connections and fun.

Participating in a parent support group before, during and after the adoption process is very beneficial and helps adoptive parents reduce stress, become better parents and feel more joy in their relationship with their families.

Participation is free and voluntary, and no type of contract or commitment is required. New groups are being developed in Gainesville, Lake City and Trenton.

Calendar

Mid-Florida Adoption Support Group Meetings

Fourth Thursday of each month

6:30 p.m.
Children’s Home Society of Florida's Family Treasures Thrift Store
710 North Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
(Parking in back of building.)

The meeting is open to anyone interested in participating in the support group. There will be information from local providers about services offered to adoptive families before, during and after adoption occurs.

Contact

For more information about support group meetings and post adoptive services, please contact:

Danielle Parker
Partnership for Strong Families, Adoption Subsidy Specialist
(352) 393-2740 X 380

Kim Johnson
Partnership for Strong Families, Adoption Program Manager
(352) 393-2740 X 355

To contact CHS for more information, please call 352.334.0955 or e-mail AdoptFloridaChildren@chsfl.org.

No clients shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Clients needing accommodations for a disability and/or clients with special communications needs should contact their Children’s Home Society of Florida worker or make their request for accommodation at the time of admission into a Children’s Home Society of Florida program.

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