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.
Online | Allied Gardens #1 Support Group: Supporting Brain Development in Traumatized Children & Youth
Meets every 2nd Monday of each month **No meeting in…
All Workshops
In-Person | North County Foster Parent Association (NCFPA) Support Group: Supporting Brain Development in Traumatized Youth
Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month- In-Person **No meeting in August and December** Support Group Leader: Rhonda Oliver Topic: This class will discuss the importance [...]
In Person | South Bay Support Group: QPI Partnership- Promoting Normalcy in Foster Care and Applying the Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standard
Meets every 4th Wednesday of the month **No meeting in November & December** **Meeting moved from June 24th to June 10th** In collaboration with Child [...]
Online | Supportive Strategies for Resource Homes (New Name-Previously NEST) Support Group: Keeping Connections for Life
Meets 4th Wednesday of the Month **no meeting in November & December** Support Group Leader: MaryJo Meer Topic: This workshop will discuss the importance of keeping important [...]
En Persona | Padres con Amor Grupo de Apoyo: QPI Partnership- Promoting Normalcy in Foster Care and Applying the Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standard / Asociación QPI: Promover la normalidad en el sistema de acogida y aplicar el estándar de crianza razonable y prudente
Reunión cada segundo martes de mes **No habra junta noviembre** In collaboration with Child and Family Well-Being (CFWB) Please join us for our 2026 QPI Partnership [...]
Online | Parenting Teens Support Group: Child Development Series- Late Teens (15-18 years)
Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month **No Meeting in December** Support Group Leader: MaryJo Meer It is important to understand that developmental milestones are [...]
Online | Resource Family Approval (RFA) - A Shared Purpose! Support Group: Understanding RFA and the Written Directives
Meets every 2nd Friday of the Month **No Meeting February, July & December** Support Group Leader: MaryAnn Paschal This is an ongoing support group to help [...]
Online | Positive Parenting / Positive Discipline Support Group: How Trauma Affects Behavior in Children
Meets every 2nd Friday of the Month **No meeting February 2026** Leader: Carrie Collins This support group will focus on positive parenting/discipline. Caregivers will learn [...]
Online | Foster to Forever Support Group: Sibling Placement and Visitation
Meets every 3rd Saturday of each month **No Meeting in July, August, November & December ** **Meeting moved from June 20th to June 13th** An [...]
Online | Spring Valley Support Group: Navigating Medi-Cal: A 3-Part Learning Series for Caregivers and Supporting Professionals- Part 2
Meets every 3rd Monday of the month **No meetings in January or February** Support Group Leader: Valentine "Tina" Carmichael Topic: Caring for a child or youth often [...]
Online |Allied Gardens #2 Support Group: Tantrums, Tyrants and the Terrific 2’s - Positive Discipline with Young Children
Meets every 3rd Tuesday of each month **No meeting July** Leader: Lisa de las Alas Topic: Using the principles of Positive Discipline, this class will look [...]