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 | Allied Gardens #1  Support Group: Special Time with Teens

Online | Allied Gardens #1 Support Group: Special Time with Teens

10/13/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets every 2nd Monday of each month Leader: Lisa de las Alas Topic: Why is it important for parents to spend quality, special time with [...]
In-Person | North County Foster Parent Association (NCFPA) Support Group: Foster Youth Rights

In-Person | North County Foster Parent Association (NCFPA) Support Group: Foster Youth Rights

10/14/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month- In-Person Support Group Leader: Rhonda Oliver Topic: The Foster Youth Rights handbook, we will discuss our children’s rights and [...]
En Linea| Options Grupo de Apoyo- En Español: Trabajando con Padres Biológicos:

En Linea| Options Grupo de Apoyo- En Español: Trabajando con Padres Biológicos:

10/15/2025    
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: Nurturing the Nurturer- Parentified Children

Online | Santee Support Group: Nurturing the Nurturer- Parentified Children

10/16/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets every 3rd Thursday of each month **No meetings in June, November & December** Support Group Leader: Carrie Collins Topic: Parenting a child who has taken [...]
Online |Babies through Preschoolers Support Group: Compassionate Caregiving- Practicing Mindful Parenting

Online |Babies through Preschoolers Support Group: Compassionate Caregiving- Practicing Mindful Parenting

10/17/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets every 3rd Friday of the Month ** No Meetings in July & December** Ongoing training and support will be provided on positive discipline, the [...]
Online | Foster to Forever Support Group: Grief and Loss in Foster Care

Online | Foster to Forever Support Group: Grief and Loss in Foster Care

10/18/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets every 3rd Saturday of each month **No Meeting in February ** An opportunity to meet with other foster/adoptive families to share experiences, discuss the [...]
Online | Spring Valley Support Group: Helping Children Develop Healthy Personal Relationships

Online | Spring Valley Support Group: Helping Children Develop Healthy Personal Relationships

10/20/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meets every 3rd Monday of the month **No meetings in January, February, and June** Support Group Leader: Valentine "Tina" Carmichael Topic: Many foster children have difficulty [...]
Online |Allied Gardens #2 Support Group: Alphabet Soup

Online |Allied Gardens #2 Support Group: Alphabet Soup

10/21/2025    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Meets every 3rd Tuesday of each month **No meeting October & November** Leader: Lisa de las Alas Topic: ASD, ADHD, CP, DMD, FASD, FXS, DD, [...]
Online | South Bay Support Group: Executive Functioning- Helping Children Learn Skills for Life

Online | South Bay Support Group: Executive Functioning- Helping Children Learn Skills for Life

10/22/2025    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Meets every 4th Wednesday of the month  **No meeting in November** Support Group Leader: Rosie Villegas : Executive function and self-regulation skills provide critical supports [...]
Online | Supportive Strategies for Resource Homes (New Name-Previously NEST) Support Group: Preparing Children for Daycare and Respite: Preparing Children for Daycare and Respite Care

Online | Supportive Strategies for Resource Homes (New Name-Previously NEST) Support Group: Preparing Children for Daycare and Respite: Preparing Children for Daycare and Respite Care

10/22/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meets 4th Wednesday of the Month **no meeting in November & December** Support Group Leader: MaryJo Meer Topic: Entering foster care can cause feelings of confusion, [...]
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