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VIRTUAL: Parents of Adopted Teens & Preteens Support Group (PATS)

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This support group is a resource for parents whose adopted children are teenagers or preteens. Each meeting features a short presentation about a featured monthly topic by the hosts or a a guest speaker, including a practical tool or technique that parents can try at home. Most of the time is spent in group discussion of both the monthly topic and current challenges.

Like most AFFGS programs, attendance is free for members. Non-members are invited to try out the group once to see if it is a good fit and will be asked to join AFFGS for future participation.

PATS hosts and how to join us:

Sara Cole is an adoptive parent coach, a long-time AFFGS member, and parent of two teens. Her co-facilitator is therapist Katie Stallman, who focuses on foster care and adoption issues and is a specialist in attachment and trauma therapy.

All meetings are 7-9 PM and are currently meeting virtually via Zoom. Please email co-facilitator Sara Cole for an invite.

Most AFFGS programs are free for members. New members are invited to join us once to see if it’s a good fit. Annual membership is $35.

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  • When

    No upcoming dates scheduled
  • Price

    Free for members; $35 for an annual membership
  • Recommended Ages

    Parents of Adopted Preteens & Teens
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