Webinar: "Open v Closed Adoptions, and how a Post Adoption Contract Agreement works
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-open-v-closed-adoptions-and-how-a-post-adoption-contract-agreement-works/
Join us for an informative session led by Christina E. Campbell, a Georgia adoption attorney on the key differences between Open vs. Closed Adoption and how Post-Adoption Contact Agreements work in our state. We’ll break down what each type of adoption looks like in practice, the benefits and challenges for all parties involved, and what Georgia law does—and doesn’t—allow when it comes to post-adoption contact. Whether you’re a prospective adoptive parent, birth parent, or professional supporting families, this webinar will give you the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions throughout the adoption process.
Presented by: Christina Campball

Virtal Regional Training: From Playdates to Peer Groups
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/virtal-regional-training-from-playdates-to-peer-groups-supporting-friendships-from-childhood-through-young-adulthood/
Supporting Friendships from Childhood Through Young Adulthood
Presented by Gereen Francis

Webinar: Navigating Pre-Teen/Teen Emotions
2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Navigating Pre-Teen/Teen Emotions
Have you ever found yourself genuinely wondering what is going through your teenagers mind? Or trying to understand why they think the way they do or rather, why they aren’t capable of thinking the way you wish they would? During this seminar, gain a better prospective into the teenage brain and how it impacts their emotions, behaviors, and interactions. Parents will also learn coping skills to foster & improve positive interactions with their teens.
Presented by: Natasha Hope, LMSW

Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: May 2026
2026-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-may-2026/
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.
Lead by: Leslie Anderson

Parenting Time: Self-Care for Guardianship Families
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/parenting-time-self-care-for-guardianship-families/
Preventing burnout
Building community support
Stress management tools

Presented by: Janae Combs, MA, LPC

Common Ground: A Resiliency Group for Parents and Teens- Digital Resilience: Navigating Social Media, Mood & Well-Being
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/common-ground-a-resiliency-group-for-parents-and-teens-digital-resilience-navigating-social-media-mood-well-being/
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 way to join the meeting as we will do a breakout group
This month’s topic is: “Digital Resilience: Navigating Social Media, Mood & Well-Being”
Discussion:
Screens are a big part of teen life — and family life. This session goes beyond “less screen time” to talk honestly about how social media affects mood, identity, and relationships. Teens and caregivers will explore strategies for healthier digital habits, balance, and emotional resilience in a tech-filled world.
Facilitated by: Janae Roberts

Common Ground: A Resiliency Group for Parents and Teens- Friendship Ups & Downs: Supporting Teens Through Social Shifts
2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/common-ground-a-resiliency-group-for-parents-and-teens-friendship-ups-downs-supporting-teens-through-social-shifts/
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 way to join the meeting as we will do a breakout group
This month’s topic is: “ Friendship Ups & Downs: Supporting Teens Through Social Shifts”
Discussion:
Friendships change quickly during the teen years. In this session, we’ll talk about conflict, loyalty, peer pressure, drifting friendships, and making new connections. Teens and caregivers will learn how to support each other through the messy, meaningful world of teen social life.
Facilitated by: Janae Roberts

Real Talk on Making the Most of Summer
2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/real-talk-summer-strategies-making-the-most-of-your-summer-2/
Join us in a discussion about making the most out of your summer.
Presented by: Chena Blanchard

Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: June 2026
2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-june-2026/
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.
Lead by: Suzette Brown

Webinar: Understanding Triggers and Regression in Children from Trauma Backgrounds
2026-06-16 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-understanding-triggers-and-regression-in-children-from-trauma-backgrounds/
Understanding Triggers and Regression in Children from Trauma Backgrounds is a practical, 1-hour workshop designed to help foster parents make sense of challenging behaviors and respond with confidence. Children who have experienced trauma may react strongly to everyday situations or temporarily return to earlier developmental behaviors when stressed; this session explains why that happens and what to do in the moment.
Presented by: Theresa Nash

Parenting Time: Emotional Regulation for Kids
2026-06-18 08:00 - 19:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/parenting-time-emotional-regulation-for-kids/
Teaching coping skills
Creating sensory-friendly environments
Tools for anxiety, anger, and grief

Presented by: Janae Combs, MA, LPC

In-Person Region 4: Understanding How Parenting Has Changed
2026-06-30 18:00 - 19:00
June 30, 2026 – 6-7:00 pm

First Baptist Church

106 Taylor Street
Griffin, Georgia 30223

New generation, New parenting skills means from Then to Now, Different times, Different tools.

Presented by:

Debra Suzette Brown, Resource Advisor, BA, CPS-P
Birth, Foster/Adoptive Parent- Grandparent Raising a Grandchild
