I’m Pregnant
If you're facing an unintended pregnancy or have recently given birth, we're here for you with free and confidential all-options counseling, resources, and support. Call or text our pregnancy counselors 24/7 at 800-439-0233.
Support Groups
Families benefit from building community and finding support in group settings. Our adoption and foster care support groups offer a safe, welcoming space for children, teens, and families to connect, share, and grow. Led by licensed therapists and facilitators with lived experience, these online groups provide adoption-competent support, peer connection, and practical tools for healing. Sessions are offered weekly and monthly.
Parent Book Club
Our Parent Book Club meetings offer a welcoming space for parents to connect and explore adoption-related books with guided discussion by Jennifer McLeod, Parent Mentor Supervisor and Adoption-Competent Clinician, along with Parent Mentors. Participation is free for families who qualify for the Maryland Post-Adopt Program.
Upcoming Fall Sessions:
- October 9 from 7–8 PM on Zoom: Raising Kids With Big, Baffling Behaviors by Robyn Gobbel
- October 23 from 7–8 PM on Zoom: 7 Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency by Sharon Roszia and Allison Davis Maxon
Discussion Format:
- First, we’ll start with initial thoughts and reactions to the book.
- Next, we’ll dive into a guided, facilitated conversation.
- Please join the discussion whether you’ve finished the book or not. Everyone is welcome!
Parent Support Group
Parent Support Group is a general support group for adoptive, kinship, guardians, and pre-adoptive parents. This group meets via zoom on designated Thursdays of each month for 1.5 hours.
Next Resource
Maryland Post Adoption Counseling Program
Adoption is a lifelong journey and support from our team at Paths for Families doesn’t end after finalization. Building a strong support network of people and resources enables you and your family to have the necessary support when making a huge life transition. In partnership with the Social Services Administration, we offer free post-adoption counseling for qualified families in Maryland.