SUPPORT GROUPS - Scroll for details 

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All Village Support and Socialization groups provide an opportunity for all parents to get out and meet other foster and adoptive parents and to relax, and share freely in a non-judgmental zone. Experienced Village foster parents will be on-hand to provide support and answer questions. The Village generally offers childcare for all in person support groups (currently on hold due to COVID-19)! It is a great opportunity for kids to socialize with others just like them! For planning purposes, registration is required at least 24 hours in advance. 

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​​**In-Person Grandparents and Daytime Kinship Coffee and Conversation Group - 

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REGISTER HERE

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4th Wednesday of Every Month (unless noted or due to a holiday)*

2025 - 1/22, 2/26, 3/26, 4/23, 5/28, 6/25, 7/23, 8/27, 9/24, 10/22, 11/26, 12/17*

2026 - 1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/22, 5/27, 6/24, and 9/23/2026 

Please note there are no groups in July or August! 

from 10 to 11:30am 

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Held monthly at The Village (139 Ocean Ave, Cranston) on the 4th Wednesday of each month, this group is facilitated by experienced kinship and adoptive parents who understand the unique journey of caregiving within families.
 

Join us in a safe, welcoming space to share your successes, challenges, and real-life experiences with others who truly understand.

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**In-Person Spanish Speaking Families' Support Group   

Last Thursday of Every Month beginning in October 2025 (unless noted or due to a holiday) 

2026 - 1/29, 2/26, 3/26, 4/30, 5/28, 6/25, 9/24

Please note there are no groups in July or August!

from 6 - 8pm currently in-person at 95 Hathaway St in Providence​

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​Join facilitators Minolly Saborio and Carmen Rosario for this in-person support group held on the 3rd Thursday of each month.  This group provides a welcoming space for Spanish-speaking foster, adoptive, guardianship and kinship families to connect, share experiences and support one another.  Experienced resource parents help guide conversations, offering understanding, and real-life perspectives on foster care and adoption. 

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​Únase a las facilitadoras Minolly Saborio y Carmen Rosario en este grupo de apoyo en persona que se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes. Este grupo ofrece un espacio acogedor para las familias de acogida, adoptivas, tutelares y de parentesco hispanohablantes para conectarse, compartir experiencias y apoyarse mutuamente. Los padres de recursos experimentados ayudan a guiar las conversaciones, ofreciendo comprensión y perspectivas de la vida real sobre el cuidado de crianza y la adopción.​​​

 

​​​​​**Virtual Evening Support Group for Foster, Adoptive, Guardianship and Kinship Families

3rd Tuesday of Every Month (unless noted or due to a holiday) 

2025 - 10/21, 11/18, 12/16/2025

2026 - 1/20, 2/17, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19, 6/16, 9/15/2025

Please note there are no groups in July or August!

from 8 to 9:30pm via Zoom​​​

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Held monthly, on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, our experienced foster and adoptive parents are on hand to facilitate as everyone in attendance contributes to provide a safe, understanding space for all in which friendship and real-life experiences are shared!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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**Evening In-Person Support Group for all Resource Families   

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REGISTER HERE  for more info.

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3rd Thurs 2026 - 1/15. 2/10*, 3/19, 4/16, 5/21, 6/18, 9/17/2026 (*due to a holiday or conflict in scheduling)

Please note there are no groups in July or August!

from 6 to 8:00pm at The Pawtucket Public Library, 13 Summer St in Pawtucket (Campbell Auditorium)​​​​​​​

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​​This is a great opportunity for all foster, adoptive, guardianship and kinship families to meet others in similar situation. As with all our support and socialize groups, experienced Village parents will be on hand to provide support and answer questions in a relaxed, judgement free zone.  Childcare, pizza and drinks are provided - please be sure to register!  Click above for more info.​​​​​​

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​​​​​**Virtual SINGLE RESOURCE PARENT Support Group   

1st Monday of the Month (unless noted or due to a holiday)*

2026 - 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4, 6/1, 9/7/2026 from 8 to 9:30pm 

Please note there are no groups in July or August!​

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You asked...we answered!!  The Village heard the voices of many of our Single Resource Parents and are happy to say we are able to provide you with our first Single Resource Parent Support Group.  This group will be held every OTHER month, on the 1st Monday of every other month virtually as many of our foster parents also attend other groups throughout the month.  Facilitated by Kim Zandy and Jessica Salter, all foster, adoptive and kinship Single Resource Parents are invited to join us in a safe place while you share your struggles, challenges and real-life foster care experiences all while navigating life as a single parent.  ​​​

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