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SUMMARY:Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: April 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: Melissa Burns
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-april-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260416T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Depressive Disorders in Children and Teens
DESCRIPTION:This training helps foster and adoptive parents recognize the signs of depression in children and teens\, explore different depressive disorder diagnoses\, understand how trauma and loss impact mood and behavior\, and learn practical strategies to support healing at home. \nPresented by: Natasha Hope-Moriarty\, LMSW
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virttual-regional-training-depressive-disorders-in-children-and-teens/
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/virttual-regional-training-depressive-disorders-in-teens/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260416T190000
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SUMMARY:Real Talk on How to Prepare Children for Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a group discussion on Preparing Children for Adoption \nPresented by Chena Blanchard
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/real-talk-on-how-to-prepare-children-for-adoption/
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/real-talk-on-how-to-prepare-children-for-adoption/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260421T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Talking about Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Talking about adoption openly and honestly at every development stage: it can be harder than it sounds! Come learn tips\, tricks and the how and why it is so important for you and your kids. \nPresented by: Ashley Willcott\, JD
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-talking-about-adoption/
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-talking-about-adoption/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260421T200000
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SUMMARY:Parenting Time: Cultural Humility and Identity
DESCRIPTION:Supporting racial\, cultural\, and LGBTQ+ identity\nUnderstanding biases\nAdvocating for inclusive services\n\nPresented by: Janae Combs\, MA\, LPC
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/parenting-time-cultural-humility-and-identity/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/parenting-time-cultural-humility-and-identity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260422T190000
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SUMMARY:Common Ground: A Resiliency Group for Parents and Teens- The Pressure to Be Perfect: Grades\, Sports\, Social Life & Expectations
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: “The Pressure to be Perfect; Grades\, Sports\, Social Life & Expectations \nDiscussion: \nFrom schoolwork to social expectations\, teens feel pressure from all directions — and caregivers often feel it too. This session explores perfectionism\, burnout\, comparison\, and \nthe fear of falling short. Together\, we’ll find ways to ease the pressure and support each other with compassion instead of expectations. \nFacilitated by: Janae Roberts
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/common-ground-a-resiliency-group-for-parents-and-teens-the-pressure-to-be-perfect-grades-sports-social-life-expectations/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/common-ground-a-resiliency-group-for-parents-and-teens-the-pressure-to-be-perfect-grades-sports-social-life-expectations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260428T190000
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SUMMARY:The Adoptee Voice: Lessons from Lived Experience: Part 4: Connecting the Dots: Adoptee-Informed Parenting
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-4-connecting-the-dots-adoptee-informed-parenting/
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/the-adoptee-voice-lessons-from-lived-experience-part-4-connecting-the-dots-adoptee-informed-parenting/
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