Empowered to Care – Support Group

Empowered to Care is an online parent support group that provides a safe, understanding, and encouraging space for parents of adoptees and foster children, often referred to as “children from hard places.” These children may have experienced trauma, loss, neglect, or disrupted attachments, and parenting them can bring unique joys and challenges.

Led by a TBRI®-trained therapist, the Support Group emphasizes emotional support, shared experiences, and compassionate conversation. Parents are invited to:

• Share struggles and successes in a non-judgmental environment
• Connect with others who truly understand the unique challenges of adoptive and foster parenting
• Reflect on real-life situations and emotions that arise in caregiving
• Receive gentle guidance, validation, and encouragement

While practical strategies may be discussed, the Support Group is less structured than the Skills Group and centers more on connection, processing, and emotional support. It is especially helpful for parents who need a place to be heard, understood, and supported as they navigate the ongoing realities of parenting children from hard places.

The fee for this ongoing support group is $50/ per month per couple, or $30 for an individual.

To register, email admin@adoptanewbeginning.org