Events & Calendar
Connect virtually with others who understand the ups and downs of the adoption journey at our regularly scheduled virtual and in-person support groups!
Monthly Parent and Support Groups
Connect with other parents who truly get it! Our groups are a welcoming space to share the ups and downs of parenting, feel supported, and learn new tools along the way. Each group includes a brief, practical training and is co-facilitated by an adoptive parent who understands the journey.
Join any of our sessions that work best for you!
Stronger Together Virtual Parenting Group with Region 5
1st Monday of the month | 6:30-7:30 pm
Adoptive and guardianship parents are welcome to join this virtual group to share experiences, brainstorm ideas, and connect with others on a similar path.
Virtual link: Join the parenting group Zoom meeting
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Meeting ID: 958 9253 2671
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Passcode: No code is needed; the facilitator will admit participants from the waiting room.
Family Connections Support Group with Region 6
1st Thursday of the month | 7:30-8:30 pm
This group is currently meeting virtually, but it does meet in person on occasion. If there is an in-person meeting, we will post further details here.
Virtual link: Join the family support Zoom meeting
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Meeting ID: 992 2872 3155
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Passcode: 833761RSVP
Lunch, Learn, and Connect with Region 5 and the Foster Care Navigator Program
2nd Monday of the month | 12:00-1:30 pm
This group meets in Ann Arbor and is open to adoptive, pre-adoptive, foster, kinship, and guardianship parents. Lunch and location are provided with RSVP. Please indicate any dietary restrictions when RSVPing. Training hours are available, but child care is not. Location will be sent to the email address of the RSVP.
Parenting Teens with Region 5 & 6
3rd Wednesday of the month | 12:00 -1:00 pm
Adoptive and guardianship parents are welcome to join this virtual group to share experiences, brainstorm ideas, and connect with others on a similar path.
Virtual link: Join the parenting teen Zoom meeting
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Meeting ID: 958 9253 2671
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Passcode: No code is needed; the facilitator will admit participants from the waiting room.
Upcoming Training and Events
FAK Family Bingo Night in Battle Creek
November 6, 2026
5:30-7:00 pm
Location:
Family Enrichment Center
415 S 28th St.
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Event Details:
Foster, adoptive, kinship, and guardianship families from all counties are invited to attend the 2nd Annual FAK Family Bingo Night! Come out to join PARC and other local agencies for a free, fun evening of games and prizes. Dinner will be served.
Please click the button below to register. We hope to see you there!
Event Day Contact:
Michelle Dulaney, Heart for Home
269-501-4006
Questions?
Please contact Kyle Stevenson
Email: kyle_stevenson@judsoncenter.org
Phone: 734-794-2988