Held 4th Tues./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., Calvary Baptist Church, 901 Montezuma Ave. Open to adoptive & foster families. Childcare & dinner provided.

Held 4th Tues./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., County Line Baptist Church, 1000 Hwy 92. Open to adoptive & foster families. Childcare & dinner provided.

Meets 2nd Tues./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., First United Methodist Church, 304 S. Academy St. Open to adoptive & foster families. Childcare & dinner provided.

Meets 2nd Tues./mo., 5:30-7 P.M., Butler County Education DHR, 109 Caldwell St. Childcare & dinner provided.

Meets 3rd Tues./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., Headland First Baptist Church, 301 E. Church St. Open to adoptive & foster families. Dinner & childcare provided.

APAC meets 3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Frazer United Methodist Church, Activity Ctr, 6000 Atlanta Hwy. A kids group for 8 + meets with a therapist, at the same time. Childcare & dinner provided.

Held 1st Tues./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., East Alabama Resource Center, 2027 Pepperell Pkwy. Open to adoptive and foster families. Childcare and dinner provided.

APAC meetings held 2nd Thurs./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., First United Methodist Church, 100 East 4th St. Dinner and childcare provided.

Meets 2nd Mon./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., First United Methodist Church, 100 E. 4th St. Childcare & dinner provided.

Meets 4th Mon./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., Red Cross Bldg, 812 Selma Ave. Open to adoptive & foster families. Childcare & dinner provided.

Meets 3rd Tues./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Bethel Worship Ctr, 11117 U.S. Hwy 231. Group for kids 8+, therapist facilitating meetings, parents meets at the same time. Dinner & childcare provided.

Held last Thur./mo., 6:30-8:30 P.M., The Alaska Center for Resource Families. Adopt Talk is a monthly training, discussion & dessert night for parents.

12 hr. class, Hague compliant. Adoption preparation program for pre & post adoptive families. Please contact Alaska Center for Resource Families (ACRF) for a class in your area.

For adoptive & foster families raising Black/African American & biracial children (parents may be of any race.) Meets several times/year on the weekends.

Meets sporadically for playgroups, family events, & Mom's night out.

2nd Sat./mo., 10 A.M.-1 P.M., Hap Magee Park. Please contact Elaine to confirm playgroup. For families with kids 1-10 yrs. Spons. by FCC Northern California.

1st Sun./mo., 10 A.M.-12 P.M., Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Ave. Spons. by FCC Northern CA.

2nd Sun./mo., 11 A.M.-1 P.M., Portal Park, 10299 N. Portal Ave. Spons. by FCC N. CAL

1st Sun./mo., 2-4 P.M. Families with adopted children of color meet at a park or venue at various locations for informal gatherings. All ages welcome. Spons. by Pact.

Oct. 2, 1-4 P.M. Join Malaika Parker, Pact’s Family of Color Specialist, in this discussion about how to instill hope while keeping our children safe in this age of change. Childcare provided. Register online.

Oct. 3 & Dec. 5, 2-4 P.M. Families with adopted children of color meet at a park or other location. The majority of the kids who attend regularly range in age from 0 to 12, but all ages are welcome. Spons. by Pact.

Thru Dec. 4. For parents & kids (babies thru school-age) will meet at venues to promote community & learn with other adoptive families of color. Led by Malaika Parker, Pact Family of Color Specialist.

Nov. 20, 9 A.M.-4 P.M., Public Counsel. Join Pact for a day-long conference where a developmental approach will be taken to exploring the issues of youth in their journey towards understanding & explaining their adoption story both for themselves & for those around them who may be curious or interested. Register online. Spons. by Pact.

Sept. 10, 6-8:30 P.M., Lilliput Children's Services, 1721 First St. Families will work on their LifeBooks projects. RSVP.

Sept. 21, 10-11:30 A.M., Lilliput Children's Services, 1721 First St. Includes free continental breakfast. RSVP.

3rd Tues./mo., 10-11:30 A.M., Lilliput office, 1721 First St. Free continental breakfast. RSVP. Spons. by Lilliput Children's Services.

Sept. 4,, 12:30-4 P.M., Diamond Park. This event includes adoptive families with parents of color as well as those who are parenting transracially. Bring food to grill & a dish to share for this potluck BBQ, PACT will supply drinks & desserts.

Oct. 2, 9 A.M.-4 P.M., Kaiser Oakland Medical Ctr, Mosswood Bldg, RM 1130 B, 3505 Bdwy. For pre-adoptive & transracial adoptive parents of young kids. Focuses on the life-long education of adoptive parents parenting children of color across racial lines & features advanced conversations about race. You must have attended Pact's True Colors I to participate in this workshop. Register online. Spons. by Pact.

Nov. 6. Join other adoptive families of children of color to celebrate our families and have fun together. Food, games and activities for children babies through teens.

Nov 13, 9 A.M.-1 P.M., Kaiser Oakland Medical Ctr, Mosswood Bldg, RM 1130 B, 3505 Boardway. Focuses on relationships between children, their birth parents & their adoptive parents, whether they are in an open adoption or a closed one. Spons. by Pact.

Dec. 11, 9 A.M.-12:30 P.M., Kaiser Oakland Medical Ctr, Mosswood Bldy, RM 1130 B, 3505 Bdwy. Includes topices on dealing with teachers, administration & assignments. Practical guidance as well as resources will be shared for students of all ages. Spons. by Pact. Register online.

4th Tue/mo., East Bay. RSVP.

Sept. 26, 3-5 P.M., Congregation Beth Israel. This forum will offer an opportunity to explore the challenges faced by both adoptive parents & adopted children & how the adoptive family can facilitate healing & growth. Rabbis Aliza & Michael Berk will share their experiences as adoptive parents. Light snacks & drinks will be provided & kids will be entertained with holiday crafts, books, & games. Spons. by Stars of David & Jewish Family Service of San Diego.

2nd Sun./mo., 10 A.M.-1 P.M. For toddlers, pre-schoolers (younger & older siblings are welcome). Spons. by FCC Northern California.

Monthly playdates. Facebook group, this is a group for families that embrace open adoption in the various forms it exists.

Meets last Sat./mo, 10 A.M.-12 P.M.,(Jan- Oct) Live Oak Family Resource Ctr, 1438 Capitola Rd. Adoptive families, adult adoptees, families waiting to adopt & birth parents. Childcare available. Spons. by Live Oak Family Resource Center & Santa Cruz County Foster Parent

Meet 2nd Thur./mo., 7–8:30 P.M., Country Gourmet Restaurant, 1314 S Mary Ave (kid friendly restaurant). Adoptive families, waiting families, & those considering adoption are welcome. Spons. by FRUA NorCal.

Oct. 11, 11 A.M.-1 P.M., A.A.C. office, 735 Easst Hwy. 56. Potluck, petting zoo, hayrides. Spons. by A.A.C. Adoption and Family Network, Inc.

Dec. 5, 1-3 P.M., Brookside Gardens Event Center. RSVP required. Spons. by A.A.C. Adoption and Family Network.

Meets 1st./Tues or Wed,/mo, 7-9 P.M., 899 Logan St. For families who have adopted or are in the process of adopting from Ethiopia.

Oct. 23, 6:30 P.M., Wildlife Experience. Forever Footprints, Forever Families, Making the Journey Together. Includes dinner, live music, & a silent auction. Tickets available for purchase & donations accepted.

Meets monthly for family activities; including annual summer picnic, winter potluck social, Sat. playgroups, & family outings.

2nd Tues./mo., 6-8 P.M.(potluck @6 pm) Open to all who are interested in adoption.

3rd Mon./mo., 6:30 -8 P.M., Calvary Chapel Worship Ctr, 6825 Trouble Creek Rd. All families are welcome. Please RSVP if you need childcare (small fee) Spons. by Pasco County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association.

Meets 4th Mon./mo., 6:30 P.M., East Hill Baptist Church, 912 Miccosukee Rd. Spons. by Tallahassee Families with Asian Children.

4th Tues./mo., 7-9 P.M., Holy Name of Jesus Church, 345 South Military Trail.

Oct. 1-3. A new program for adopted pre-teens. Spons. by FCC North Georgia.

3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 103 S. Country Fair Dr. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Snacks & child care provided.

Oct. 16, 9 A.M-12 P.M. 2049 Ridge Ave. Learn how to help your child identify with his or her race & culture with advice from parents who adopted transracially. Pre-register. Spons. by The Cradle.

Nov. 6, 9.30-11.30 A.M., 2049 Ridge Ave. Rosemary Mulryan, an experienced adoption attorney will share her insights on legal topics. Please pre-register. Spons. by the Cradle.

3rd Mon./mo., 167 N. Kellogg. Child care provided if reserved in advance. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

2nd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., LSSI, 1616 Main St. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Snacks & child care provided.

3rd Thurs./mon., 6– 7:30 P.M. John’s Lutheran Church, 4501 7th Ave. Children’s activities, social events, support for domestic, international, foster care, & special needs adoptive families as well as families in the process of adopting. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., LSSI office, 4709 44th St, Ste 1. Open to all parents who have adopted, or are in the process of adopting.

1st Mon./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., LSSI, 321 W. State St., 4th Fl. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Snacks & child care provided.

2nd Wed./mo., 119 N. Wyman. Child care provided if reserved in adv. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

4th Wed./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., LSSI, 3000 Rohmann Ave. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Snacks & child care provided.

3rd Thurs./mo., 3000 W. Rohmann. Child care provided if reserved in advance. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

Meets 1st Fri./mo., 10:30-11:30 A.M., Northside Christian Church, 4407 Charlestown Rd.

South bend area group meet regularly, various locations. Spons. by Adoptive Families of Michiana.

Sept. 10-12, Flat Rock River YMCA, 6981 W. County Rd 650 N. Celebrate with other families blessed by adoption. Spons. by FCC-IN

Meets 1st Fri./mo., 10:30-11:30 A.M., Northside Christian Church, 4407 Charlestown Rd.

Meets 2nd Thurs.mo.,7 P.M., 7979 Old Georgetown Rd, 1st Fl. Open to women who have placed a child at any point in their lives. Spons. by The Barker Foundation.

Meets 3rd Thurs./mo., 7 P.M., 7979 Old Georgetown Rd. 1st Fl. Join other adopted adults in an informal discussion group facilitated by Susan Branco Alvarado. Spons. by The Barker Foundation.

Meets 2nd Tues./mon., 7 P.M., 7979 Old Georgetown Rd. 1st Fl. Facilitated by Barbara Donesky, LCSW-C. Spons. by The Barker Foundation.

Meets 1st Wed./mo., 7-9 P.M., 4000 Blackburn Ln, Ste 260. Debbie Riley & Kathleen Dugan lead this parent support group for those raising a challenging teen/young adult with serious behavioral or emotional challenges. Connect with peers who share & understand your challenges, learn effective parenting strategies, & discover what community resources are available to help you take control of your family. Spons. by CASE.

Oct. 23, 6-9 P.M., Nicholson Hall. Fundraiser benefiting WHFC's Humanitarian Aid program in Ethiopia, with a focus on funding the Gordama School project. Purchase tickets online.

Meets 1st Wed/mo., 7 P.M. (no group in Jul. & Aug), Hazel Park Jr. High School, 22770 Highland. Serves adult adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents, siblings, & interested professionals.

Meets on the 4th Sun./mo., 3-5 P.M., St. Luke's Catholic Church, 17545 NW Huber Ave. Pre-registration required. Spons. by Harambee Village.

Meets Sun., 4-5:30 P.M., potluck dinner 5:30-6:30 P.M., Multicultural Ctr, 270 Kirby Student Ctr, 1120 Kirby Dr. Pre-registration required. Spons. by Harambee Village.

Meets 1st Sun./mo., 4-6 P.M., First Baptist Church of Minneapolis, 1021 Hennepin Ave. Spons. by Harambee Village.

2nd Tues./mo., 6:30-8:30P.M., Monticello Community Ctr, Walnut St. Skills group for children 10 yrs +. Morning group meets 2nd Wed./mo., 10 A.M.-12 P.M., Monticello Library, 200 West 6th St. (South of Community Ctr). Spons. ASAP.

Meets 1st Sun./mo., 3:30-5:30 P.M., Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 5455 50th Ave. NW. Pre-registration required. Spons. by Harambee Village.

Meets 2nd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., St. Paul Reformation Lutheran Church, 100 N. Oxford St. RSVP. required. Spons. by Harambee Village.

2nd Mon./mo., 6:30-8:30 P.M. For families newly formed through adoption. Spons. by Children's Home Society & Family Services & facilitated by their social workers.

Meets 2nd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., St. Paul Reformation Lutheran Church, 100 N. Oxford St. Pre-registration required. Spons. by Harambee Village.

Meets 3rd Fri./mo., 7:30 P.M., Spiritual Center, St. Mary's Church. Open discussions.

4th Mon./mo. (except July, Aug. & Dec.), 7:15-9:15 P.M., Watchung Ave Presbyterian Church.

Parents Daytime Group meets 3rd Thurs./mo., 10:30 A.M.-12 P.M., IAC Center, Pennington Point West, 2 Tree Farm Rd., Suite A200. Montclair group also forming.

2nd Fri./mo., 4:30-5:45 P.M.; IAC Center, 2 Tree Farm Rd., Suite A200. For girls ages 8-10. The group will focus on self esteem and social issues and cover general adoption issues. Also Montclair teen group.

Sept. 25, 10 A.M.- 12:30 P.M. This workshop will teach you to feel more confident. Spons. by IAC Center.

Sept. 29, 7:45 P.M., First Presbyterian Church of Whippany. Topics include; The role of the extended family in adoption, the basics of special education in NJ, & many more.

Oct. 16, 2-4 P.M., First Presbyterian Church of Whippany, 494 Rt. 10 W. Please bring a fall/Halloween-themed snack or dessert to share. Come in costume (adults, too). Free to CPFA members.

Dec. 11, 12-3 P.M., First Presbyterian Church of Whippany. Crafts, family activities, & a special visitor. Bring a dish or two to share & a wrapped holiday gift ($10.00) for your kid/kids. Free to CPFA members.

Sept. 17, 6-9 P.M., Deming Literacy Cntr. Crisis Intervention & Claiming with Megan Walsh. Child care & dinner provided. Spons. by NM Fiesta Project.

1st Tues./month. Spons. by La Famila, Inc.

Sept. 10, 11:30 A.M -1P.M.

Meets 1st Fri./mo., 8 P.M. Spons. by RESOLVE of the Northeast.

Sept. 11, 12-3 P.M., The Great Hill at Central Park (108th St & Central Park W.). The Spence-Chapin staff invites domestic adoptive & birth families & birth mothers to a potluck picnic.

Sept. 19, 6-7:30 P.M. For parents of boys & girls ages 9-12, adopted from any Asian country. Parents must be members of FCCNY. meeting. This is a child-free event.

Oct. 14-16, St. John's University Manhattan Campus, 101 Murray St. Spons. by The Adoption Initiative: St. John's Univ. in collaboration with Montclair State Univ. Register online.

Oct. 2, 11 A.M., Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park (Area 2). View details & RSVP online.

1st Wed./mo., Adoption Resource Network, 100 Metro Park, Ste 102. Spons. by Hillside Children's Center Adoption Resource Network.

Meets 3rd thurs./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., Family Services, Inc., 1200 South Broad St. Group for adoptive parents in the Piedmont Triad Area. Childcare provided.

Meets 2nd Thurs./mo., 7-8:30 P.M. Spons. by Family Services, Inc., 1200 S. Broad St.

Meets 2nd Sat./mo. IFIF is an informal sharing & support community for interracial families including black, biracial, multiethnic, & white children.

Culture & support group for families with children from Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, & all other former Soviet Union countries. Periodic meetings & family events open to everyone.

Meets 1st Sat./mo., Brookside Library, 1207 E. 45th Pl., 2-4 P.M. Support group for adopted people, birth parents, & adoptive parents regarding adoption/search/reunion issues.

Nov. 6, 4-7 P.M., Christ United Methodist Church. Spons. by Northwest Adoptive Families Association (NAFA).

Sept. 18 and Nov. 20, 10 A.M.-12 P.M., Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Spons. by Northwest Adoptive Families Association (NAFA).

Oct. 30, 8:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Legacy Meridian Park Hospital. Spons. by Northwest Adoptive Families Association (NAFA).

Socialize together, weekly playgroup, mom's night out, plus other events. For anyone with young adopted children & adult adoptees with young children.

Oct. 1-3, Camp Namanu. Activities for kids, adults & families to enjoy together, includes hiking, boating, crafts, & campfire. For families with children from China & Asia.

Oct. 15-16, The Children's Hospital of PA, S. 34th St & Civic Ctr Blvd. For adoptive families, professionals, social workers, & educators, medical practitioners & therapists, to interact & examine the educational & developmental issues facing adoptees. In collaboration with the International Adoption Health Program.

Support group for greater Philadelphia area families.

Meets 2nd Sat./mo., various locations.

Oct. 14, First Congreagational Church of Etna. Food, games & crafts. Bring a dish to share, drinks, dessert, & paper products provided. Halloween costumes encouraged. Also great for prospective adoptive parents.Spons. by PASG.

Meets monthly. For adoptive & waiting families, and for those interested in adopting.

Oct. 16, Pezza Farm. Join adoptive families for a day of fun, including hayride, sugar pumpkin, food for feeding the animals, goody bags for the kids & cider/coffee/donuts. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children/RI PAC Group.

Meets 2nd/Sat./mo, 10-11:30 A.M., St James Episcopal Church, 1941 Webberville Rd. Serving families of all make-ups & ethnicities who are parenting across color or who are considering transracial adoption or fostering. Childcare provided with a reservation.

Meets 2nd Tues./mo. 7:30 P.M., Starbucks, Tom Thumb Shopping Ctr. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

Meets 3rd Thurs./mo., 7 P.M. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

Meets 1st Tues./mo., 7-8:30 P.M., Conference Room at Irving Bible Church. Support group designed specifically for birthmothers & facilitated by 2 adoption counselors. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

Meets 2nd Sun./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Irving Bible Church. Open to anyone touched by foster care. For kids birth-5th. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

Meets 4th Tues./every other mo., 7 P.M., Mosaic Cafe at Irving Bible Church. Childcare available with advance registration. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

Meets 2nd Tues./mo., 7-8:30 P.M., Commons Annex at Irving Bible Church. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

2 playgroups, 1st meets 3rd Fri./mo. & 2nd meets 3rd Sat./mo., Tubes at Irving Bible Church. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption and Foster Care Ministry.

Sept. 25-26, Holiday Inn Riverwalk. Bringing together US & foreign leaders in adoption, worldwide orphanage directors, & humanitarian aid organizations. For adoptive parents in any stage of the international adoption process from pre-approval to post adoption. Spons. by Great Wall China Adoption.

AFFGS mentoring, fun support activities & education meetings.

Meets 2nd Tues./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., 6314 Odana Rd. Spons. by LSSWI & Upper Michigan, Inc. & Catholic Charities.

2nd Wed./mo., 7 P.M., Williams Coffee Pub, 3030 Wonderland Rd. S. Informal, drop in forum in which parents of adopted children of all ages can meet in a relaxed atmosphere to share adoption/parenting ideas. Spons. by The Children's Bridge International Adoption Consultants.

Meets Fri., 10 A.M.-12 P.M., Champlain Fieldhouse, 149 Cowley Ave.

Sept. 28-Oct. 2. Reunion for adults 18 + who were adopted from China & Hong Kong.

Meets 3rd Tues./mo., 7 P.M. Health & Wellness Center (Bldg 3722) on Landstuhl Post. Members share pre & post adoption information.