Virtual Support groups

Every Wednesday 10-11 am with Faye Holmes (caregiver) 

Open to all relative, non-relative, and adoptive families; these weekly virtual meetings offer caregiver support and resource sharing. Whether you want to talk, listen, or just sip your coffee, it's nice to do it together. 

August 30, 2023: Special Guest, Saving Innocence!

Todos los miércoles 12-1pm con Audrey Cruz

Un grupo de apoyo virtual donde los cuidadores pueden reunir para hablar sobre su viaje en el cuidado de crianza, compartir consejos y recursos.

Abierto a todos los cuidadores que hablan español. 

Every Tuesday from 7-8pm 

with Faye Holmes (caregiver) 

Learn life skills, financial literacy, and get ahead on transitional planning while making lifelong connections. Ages 12-21 years old.  

Find out more about the program here!

Register your youth for complete mentoring HERE

Every Friday from 10-11am 

with Dr. Melissa Daniels 

A weekly support group dedicated to caregivers who take higher-need placements through the DCFS Placement Stability Team (PST) Program OR the DCFS Therapeutic Shelter Home (TSH) Program. 

Each meeting will target common situations/behaviors/diagnoses experienced in these higher-need placements. 

We encourage you to ask questions about situations/behaviors you have experienced, are currently experiencing, or are curious about. 

Our goal is to help you further understand the youth in your home so that you feel prepared and supported which will lead to placement stability for both you and the youth in your care. 

These meetings will be a safe place that prioritizes education, support, respect, and privacy for all individuals and experiences involved. 

Led by Dr. Melissa Daniels who is our C.A.R.E Service Specialist, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and teaches FKCE classes on higher-need topics. One-on-One support is also available. Melissa@fosteringunity.org or 213-269-2924