Connect Groups

Be part of a community that “gets” you! Our Connect Groups are thoughtfully designed based on feedback from caregivers. We combine education in practical strategies with in-person support and mentoring. When you participate in a Connect Group, you gain an encouraging community of people who want to see you, and your family, thrive.

Please register ahead of time to receive meeting details. Groups will continue to be added. Please reach out if you are qualified to be a facilitator.

Fall Connect Groups

  • Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors

    Using Robyn Gobbel’s book, Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors, we synthesize interpersonal neurobiology research into parent-practical, kid-friendly perspectives to enhance your parenting skills and address challenging behaviors. We welcome you to a safe place where you will be seen, understood, and cared for.

    Led by: Debbie Tkach, MSW & Terra Jones

    When: Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:30AM
    September 17
    October 1, 15, 29
    November 5, 19
    December 3, 17

    Location: Virtual - ZOOM

    Cost: Free, thanks to the generosity of STEADFAST donors

  • Men's Meet-up

    Hang out with other men who are navigating the foster, kinship, guardianship, and adoption journey. Dinner provided.

    Led by: Dee Segui & Kevin Rogers
    When: 5:30PM - 7:30PM on the 1st Thursday of the month
    Location: Poway
    Cost: Free, thanks to the generosity of STEADFAST donors

  • Single Foster/Adoptive Mom Group

    Parenting as a foster or adoptive mom comes with unique challenges—doing it alone adds even more. This group offers a space to connect with other single moms, share honest experiences, and learn practical strategies using Robyn Gobbel’s Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors. Together, we’ll turn complex insights into real-life tools to support your parenting journey. Childcare provided.

    Led by: Debbie Tkach, MSW & Terra Jones
    When: Once monthly, day depends on participants’ schedules
    Location: Encinitas
    Cost: Free, thanks to the generosity of STEADFAST donorS

    *CURRENTLY FULL - Please add your name to the wait list if interested.

  • Adoptive Mom Group

    Adoption is a lifelong journey. This group is a space for moms parenting through the complex layers of adoption, including trauma, behaviors, identity, healing, and navigating relationships with the family of origin. We share honest experiences, offer support, and explore practical tools for the ongoing challenges and joys of adoptive parenting with compassion and clarity.

    Led by: Debbie Tkach, MSW & Terra Jones
    When: 1st Tuesday of the month
    Location: Solana Beach
    Cost: Free, thanks to the generosity of STEADFAST donors

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    Kinship Caregivers & Guardians

    Keeping children within an extended family or community is often best for the child, but still brings challenges for the caregiver. Helping a child cope with the loss of parents and a change in living circumstances can be hard. And navigating the courts and county system can also be overwhelming! Be supported by other kinship caregivers and learn how to access resources for your unique situation.
    Dinner provided.

    Led by: Melanie Segui, M.Ed.
    When: 5:30PM - 7:30PM on the 1st Thursday of the month
    Location: Poway
    Cost: Free, thanks to the generosity of STEADFAST donors

  • Special Needs Parenting

    Whether your child’s disability is visible or invisible, parenting requires a certain level of “extra.” Find your people - other parents who walk the path of IEPs, therapy, and regular doctor appointments - in this group.

    Led by: Carrie Sanchez
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    Cost: Free, thanks to the generosity of STEADFAST donors

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