Support Groups
Find a Group of Other Parents Who Understand
Foster the Family Support Group
A safe and supportive community for mamas of children from hard places to feel seen and encouraged. Third Monday of the month 6:30pm Redeemer Presbyterian Church (1505 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, IN).
Connected Child Book Club
Join for in depth education, discussion and resources from an adoption professional. $25 per household. Meeting will be held via google hangout. Contact the host for more information.
Virtual Parent Huddle
Parenting challenging children requires a team of others who also parent challenging children. Join other parents as we share our stories, struggles, and successes. Visit the Indiana Adoption Program events page to see time options, along with whom to contact.
Foster the Family Support Group
Join other foster and adoptive parents in sharing together. Facilitated by an adoptive mom with a wealth of experience personally and professionally. Hosted virtually by Northview Church Binford Campus. 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm. Contact the host for more information.
Indiana Foster & Adoptive Parent Facebook Group
For on-going support join the Indiana Foster and Adoptive Parent Facebook Group.
ITOWN Church Support Group
Join other foster parents to connect and receive support each Thursday at 6:30pm. Child care is provided.
Support Group for Women
This support group is open to all foster, adoptive, or Safe Families hosts as well as any women interested in opening their home to vulnerable children. It meets at Traders Point Christian Church in Zionsville from 7-9pm on the second Wednesday of every month.
Lost Sparrows Foster Support Group
This group meets the third Sunday of every month from 3:30-5:30pm at Warsaw Community Church (1855 S County Farm Rd) in Warsaw, Indiana. Dinner and childcare will be provided.
Host a Support Group at Your Church
Find out if your church has a support group. If they don’t have one currently, consider starting one for foster and adoptive families at your church!