Do you wear a lot of hats? Sometimes those hats are stacked so high that trying to balance them all on our competent-but-anxious-and-exhausted heads sends us toppling over. Join us […]

Participants will explore how trauma impacts brain development, attachment, and behavior, and gain trauma-informed strategies to support healing, build trust, and create a stable, nurturing home environment. This session emphasizes […]

Accountability is more than just accepting responsibility—it takes having an understanding of your behaviors. Children with (and without) mental health conditions often struggle with accountability and for various reasons. During […]

Children aren’t the only ones who go through stages. Parents also have their own stages to navigate as they move from parent/protector to friend/advisor. Each stage has challenges and opportunities. Learn […]

Art integration is the process of using the arts (dance, music, art, and writing) to increase student learning. The Art Integration at Home workshop offers parents strategies to expand and […]

Managing compassion fatigue and burnout Building a support network and accessing resources Reflective practice and self-regulation tools Finding joy and meaning in the caregiving journey Presented by: Janae Combs, MA

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. Please Note: Both parent and Teen will need to have a […]

This training is designed to help foster and adoptive parents better understand the emotional world of teenagers. Participants will explore the unique challenges teens face, especially those with trauma histories and gain practical tools to support emotional regulation, build trust, and strengthen connections. Presenter: Natasha Hope-Moriarty

Raising Kids with OCD: A Workshop for Foster & Adoptive Families This workshop is designed to equip foster and adoptive parents with the tools to support a child struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). We'll explore the common signs of OCD, the unique challenges it presents in a family setting, and practical strategies to help your […]

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 […]