Groups

Children's Home facilitates several peer support groups for adults, youth and children. Find support from others who have "been there, done that," and share your experiences. Many of our adoption-related groups are open to all adoptive families, regardless of placing agency.
 

Adoption-Related Groups for Children, Youth and Families:

The Bubble Gum Groups
These groups are for youth ages 8–11 and up who joined their family through adoption. A corresponding group for parents is included. 

Beyond The Bubble
This group is for youth ages 11 and up, or youth who have completed two or more sessions of the Bubble Gum Group. 
 

Adoption-Related Groups for Parents:

Waiting Families Group: International Adoption Programs
For families who are waiting in the midst of the international adoption process through CHSFS.

Waiting Families Group: Domestic Infant Open Adoption Program
For families who are waiting in the midst of the Domestic Infant Open Adoption process through CHSFS.

Adoptive Parents Group: Minnesota's Waiting Children
For adoptive parents who have adopted children through the Minnesota Waiting Children program, regardless of placing agency. 

Adoptive Parents Group: Parenting Adult Adopted Persons
For adoptive parents whose children are now adults themselves, regardless of placing agency.

Adoptive Parents Group: Parenting Teens Support Group
For adoptive parents whose children are teenagers, regardless of placing agency.  

Adoptive Parents Group: Open Adoption Group
For adoptive parents who are living an open adoption relationship, regardless of placing agency.

*Classes & Groups offered by MN ADOPT
MN ADOPT offers groups and classes for individuals who adopt through the state of Minnesota. These classes are not part of Children's Home offerings, but they are a wonderful local resource. 
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