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. More details below! ↓
Upcoming Support Groups:
Maryland Post-Adoption Program INTAG (Interracial Adoption Group)
We’re launching a new cohort of our INTAG (Interracial Adoption Group) through our Maryland Post Adoption Program, beginning this October!
Led by adoption-competent clinicians Delois and Weberlyn, these groups are designed to offer safe, affirming spaces for children and parents to explore identity, belonging, and expression within the unique context of interracial adoption.
All groups are free — families must reside in Maryland to participate!
Group Themes Include:
- Identity, Belonging, and Expression
- Race
- Ethnicity
- Culture
- Language
- Names
- Beauty Standards, Skin, and Haircare
- Adoption
- Microaggressions vs. Curiosity
- Dismissing Culture and Self Hate
Parents’ Groups:
- October 7, October 21, November 4, November 18, January 13, January 27 (No sessions in December)
- Tuesdays from 6:30–7:30 PM
Children’s Groups:
- October 9, October 23, November 5, November 20, January 15, January 29 (No sessions in December)
- Ages 10–13: Thursdays from 6:30–7:30 PM
- Ages 14–18: Thursdays from 7:30–8:30 PM
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
Our 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.