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SUMMARY:In-Person Region 13 Training: Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Foster and Adoptive Parent Support\, networking\, and training on Friday\, March 6\, 2026.  Dinner & Childcare will be provided. Dinner 6:00-6:30pm. Training 6:30pm-8:30pm\nPlease click on the link below to let them know how many people will be attending the dinner.\nKennesaw Church Support Group & Training – March 6\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n2 training hours will be awarded to each participant for attending the training. For questions email fostercare@kennesawmc.orgSupport Group is held at: \nKennesaw Church\n1801 Ben King Road\nKennesaw\, GA 30144Drive around to the back of the building and enter in Door G. Training will be held in Room 137 and childcare will be in the children’s hall. Please sign in at the Registration desk inside Door G.The Foster Care Resource Closet will be open and available from 6:00-6:30pm.\n\n Resilience is the ability to recover from difficulties and children more than ever\, need to develop resilience in today’s world. This session will cover the seven-character traits that develop resilience and how you can best nurture it.\n\n\nPresented by: Lynne Watts\, Ed.S
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/in-person-region-13-training-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260310T120000
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SUMMARY:Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join GACRS for a monthly virtual adoption support group- Café Chats. This event is for adoptive families who share one thing\, the journey of adoption.  And while adoption is rewarding it also has challenges.  GACRS wants to provide a virtual platform for you to exchange information and learn from one another. It’s also your opportunity to share your experiences\, what’s in your heart\, the challenges\, and the success of parenting an adopted child or children.  Please see the event calendar for specific dates of each Café Chat- An Adoption Support Event. \nLead by: Dawn Scott
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-march-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260311T200000
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SUMMARY:Real Talk on the Emotional Toll of Caring for Another Person's child
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a group discussion on the Emotional Toll of careing for another persons child. \nManaging guilt\, resentment\, or isolation \nPresented by Laura Cochling\, M.Ed.\, LPC
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/real-talk-on-the-emotional-toll-of-caring-for-another-persons-child/
CATEGORIES:Live Training,Support Group
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LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/real-talk-on-the-emotional-toll-of-caring-for-another-persons-child/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260316T200000
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SUMMARY:Common Ground: A Resiliency Group for Parents and Teens- Connected & Protected: Cyber Safety for Teens
DESCRIPTION:This is a space where teens and caregivers come together to listen\, learn\, and grow. Here\, every voice matters. We believe in sharing without judgment\, respecting different perspectives\, and finding connection through conversation. Let’s make this a place of empathy\, honesty\, and mutual support. \nPlease Note: Both parent and Teen will need to have a way to join the meeting as we will do a breakout group \nThis month’s topic is: “Connected & Protected: Cyber Safety for Teens” \nDiscussion: \n  \nFacilitated by: Janae Roberts
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/common-ground-a-resiliency-group-for-parents-and-teens-speaking-their-language-building-better-communication-at-home/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/common-ground-a-resiliency-group-for-parents-and-teens-speaking-their-language-building-better-communication-at-home/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260317T190000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Sleep challenges and attachment-related insomnia
DESCRIPTION: This practical\, hands-on workshop helps foster parents understand why sleep difficulties are so common for children with trauma and disrupted attachment—and what to do about it. Participants will learn trauma- and attachment-informed strategies to reduce bedtime anxiety\, build felt safety\, and respond effectively to night wakings. Foster parents will leave with concrete tools\, routines\, and language they can use immediately to support healthier sleep for both their child and themselves.   \nPresented by: Theresa Nash\, MA
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-sleep-challenges-and-attachment-related-insomnia/
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-sleep-challenges-and-attachment-related-insomnia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260318T190000
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SUMMARY:Parenting Time: Family Identity & Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping children understand their story\nMaintaining sibling connections\nManaging divided loyalties\n\nPresented by: Janae Combs\, MA\, LPC
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/parenting-time-family-identity-transition/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260324T190000
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SUMMARY:The Adoptee Voice: Lessons from Lived Experience: Part 3: Communication in Crisis: The Tough Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Series Goals and Value Proposition\nThe most critical resource for adoptive and foster parents is the authentic\, lived experience of adopted individuals. This series provides a structured environment to analyze common emotional and relational challenges through the eyes of those who have experienced them. \n4-Part Session Breakdown (60 Minutes Each)\nThe four one-hour sessions are structured to explore distinct\, critical themes in the adoption/foster journey. \n\n\n\nSession\nTitle\nFocus & Theme\nCase Study Example (Conceptual)\n\n\nPart 1 \nJanuary 13\nThe Two Stories: Loss and Loyalty\nExploring the primal wound of loss and the feeling of loyalty conflicts often experienced when talking about birth family or the past.\nA story detailing a moment the adoptee hesitated to express curiosity about their birth mother for fear of hurting their adoptive mother’s feelings.\n\n\nPart 2 \nFebruary 10\nIdentity and Difference: “Just Like Everyone Else”\nAnalyzing the search for self and identity formation\, particularly moments where the adoptee felt “different” or marginalized due to their adoption status.\nA narrative about filling out a family tree assignment in school or a moment of micro-aggression from extended family or the public.\n\n\nPart 3 \nMarch 24\nCommunication in Crisis: The Tough Conversations\nFocusing on difficult\, high-stakes communication points (e.g.\, finding out the truth\, reacting to intense grief\, or the decision to search).\nA story recounting a major argument with parents regarding adoption records\, or an emotional outburst related to original loss.\n\n\nPart 4 \nApril 28\nConnecting the Dots: Adoptee-Informed Parenting\nSynthesizing the lessons learned into proactive\, daily parenting habits that validate the adoptee experience.\nA narrative detailing a simple\, ordinary moment where a parent’s subtle\, validating comment made a profound positive impact on the adult adoptee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeveloped and presented by: Tina Neese\, Ed.D\, LPC
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/the-adoptee-voice-lessons-from-lived-experience-part-3-communication-in-crisis-the-tough-conversations/
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/the-adoptee-voice-lessons-from-lived-experience-part-3-communication-in-crisis-the-tough-conversations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260325T190000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Affirming Care & Advocacy for LGBTQIA+ Youth in Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:Every child deserves a sanctuary where they are free to grow into their authentic self. This session equips foster parents with the practical tools and advocacy strategies necessary to build a truly affirming home where LGBTQIA+ youth can feel safe\, seen\, and supported. \nPresented by: Brian “Bo” Becker
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-affirming-care-advocacy-for-lgbtqia-youth-in-foster-care/
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-affirming-care-advocacy-for-lgbtqia-youth-in-foster-care/
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