Foster Parent Support Group Workshops

The California Community Colleges Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Care Education Program at Grossmont College sponsors these workshops. You are welcome to attend any of the support groups.

Registration for a support group is not necessary, however it is best to contact the support group leader of the workshop you would like to attend to get directions and verify the training topic that is scheduled.

Talleres de Apoyo para Padres de Crianza

Los colegios de la comunidad de California y el Programa de Crianza, Adopción y Parientes del Colegio Grossmont, patrocinan estos talleres. Si usted desea atender un taller en un grupo al cual no asiste regularmente, es usted bienvenido.


All Workshops

Online | South Bay Support Group: Alphabet Soup

Online | South Bay Support Group: Alphabet Soup

09/24/2025    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Meets every 4th Wednesday of the month  **No meeting in November** Support Group Leader: Rosie Villegas Topic: ASD, ADHD, CP, DMD, FASD, FXS, DD, WXYZ! [...]
Online | Supportive Strategies for Resource Homes (New Name-Previously NEST) Support Group: Compassionate Caregiving- Practicing Mindful Parenting

Online | Supportive Strategies for Resource Homes (New Name-Previously NEST) Support Group: Compassionate Caregiving- Practicing Mindful Parenting

09/24/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meets 4th Wednesday of the Month **no meeting in November & December** Support Group Leader: MaryJo Meer Topic: Children observe, mimic, and learn from their parents' [...]
Online | Southeast Support Group: Finding Joy in Foster Care

Online | Southeast Support Group: Finding Joy in Foster Care

09/25/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets every 4th Thursday of each month Leader: Brenda Jones Topic: Welcoming a child in need into your home is a life‐changing experience that should [...]
En Linea | San Marcos Grupo de Apoyo: Visitas Significativas

En Linea | San Marcos Grupo de Apoyo: Visitas Significativas

09/26/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Reunion cada 4to viernes del mes **No habra junta noviembre & diciembre** Lider de Grupo de Apoyo: Hiliana Mendoza Tema: Una de las mejores maneras [...]
Online | Options Support Group: Partnering with Birth Parents

Online | Options Support Group: Partnering with Birth Parents

10/01/2025    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Meets every 1st Wednesday of each month **No meeting in January, July - September, and December** Support Group Leader: Emma Martinez-Tidmore The Options for Recovery Perinatal [...]
Online | San Diego Foster Parent Association (SDFPA)-Support Group: Meaningful Visitation

Online | San Diego Foster Parent Association (SDFPA)-Support Group: Meaningful Visitation

10/02/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meets every 1st Thursday of each month ***No meetings in July, November, and December*** Leader: MaryJo Meer Topic:  This workshop will focus on ways to [...]
En Linea | Chula Vista Grupo de Apoyo: Descripción General del Suicidio

En Linea | Chula Vista Grupo de Apoyo: Descripción General del Suicidio

10/07/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Junta cada 1er martes del mes  Lider del Grupo de Apoyo: Hiliana Mendoza Tema: Septiembre es el mes nacional de prevención del suicidio y es [...]
Online | Parenting Teens Support Group: Transitions Series- Change of Placement

Online | Parenting Teens Support Group: Transitions Series- Change of Placement

10/09/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month Support Group Leader: MaryJo Meer Topic:  Transitions in the foster care system can be extremely difficult for children. [...]
Online | Resource Family Approval (RFA) - A Shared Purpose! Support Group: Finding Joy in Foster Care

Online | Resource Family Approval (RFA) - A Shared Purpose! Support Group: Finding Joy in Foster Care

10/10/2025    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Meets every 2nd Friday of the Month  **No Meeting July & December** Support Group Leader: MaryAnn Paschal This is an ongoing support group to help all [...]
Online | Positive Parenting / Positive Discipline Support Group

Online | Positive Parenting / Positive Discipline Support Group

10/10/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meets every 2nd Friday of the Month **No meeting November - December** Leader: Carrie Collins This support group will focus on positive parenting/discipline. Caregivers will [...]
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