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

In-Person | North County Foster Parent Association (NCFPA) Support Group: Epigenetics: What is it and why it Matters

In-Person | North County Foster Parent Association (NCFPA) Support Group: Epigenetics: What is it and why it Matters

04/14/2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month- In-Person **No meeting in August and December** Support Group Leader: Rhonda Oliver Topic: “Epigenetics” is an emerging area of scientific [...]
En Linea| Options Grupo de Apoyo- En Español: Trabajar con padres biológicos

En Linea| Options Grupo de Apoyo- En Español: Trabajar con padres biológicos

04/15/2026    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Reunión cada 3er miércoles del mes **No habra junta enero, julio-septiembre, & diciembre** Lider de Grupo: Emma Martinez-Tidmore El Programa de Opciones para la Recuperación Perinatal [...]
Online | Santee Support Group: Parenting Tweens

Online | Santee Support Group: Parenting Tweens

04/16/2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets every 3rd Thursday of each month **No meetings in  November & December** Support Group Leader: Carrie Collins Topic: Defined loosely as the years between eight or [...]
Online |Babies through Preschoolers Support Group: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children

Online |Babies through Preschoolers Support Group: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children

04/17/2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets every 3rd Friday of the Month ** No Meetings in June, July & December** Ongoing training and support will be provided on positive discipline, [...]
Online | Foster to Forever Support Group: Parenting Sexualized Children

Online | Foster to Forever Support Group: Parenting Sexualized Children

04/18/2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets every 3rd Saturday of each month **No Meeting in July, August, November & December ** An opportunity to meet with other foster/adoptive families to [...]
Online | Spring Valley Support Group: Child Development Series-Middle Childhood (5-11 years)

Online | Spring Valley Support Group: Child Development Series-Middle Childhood (5-11 years)

04/20/2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets every 3rd Monday of the month **No meetings in January or February** Support Group Leader: Valentine "Tina" Carmichael Topic: It is important to know that developmental [...]
Online |Allied Gardens #2 Support Group: Questions To Ask Before Placement

Online |Allied Gardens #2 Support Group: Questions To Ask Before Placement

04/21/2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Meets every 3rd Tuesday of each month **No meeting July** Leader: Lisa de las Alas Topic: Getting that call about a potential child can be very [...]
Online | South Bay Support Group: Initial Placement

Online | South Bay Support Group: Initial Placement

04/22/2026    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Meets every 4th Wednesday of the month  **No meeting in November & December** Support Group Leader: Rosie Villegas Topic: When you receive a request to care [...]
Online | Supportive Strategies for Resource Homes (New Name-Previously NEST) Support Group: Resource Parents as Mandated Reporters

Online | Supportive Strategies for Resource Homes (New Name-Previously NEST) Support Group: Resource Parents as Mandated Reporters

04/22/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meets 4th Wednesday of the Month **no meeting in November & December** Support Group Leader: MaryJo Meer Topic: The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act [...]
Online | Southeast Support Group: Power Up Parenting

Online | Southeast Support Group: Power Up Parenting

04/23/2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets every 4th Thursday of each month **No Meeting June, July, August, November & December** Leader: Brenda Jones Topic: Power-Up Parenting workshops are created to empower [...]
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