Support Groups for Region 2
Support Network Groups are designed to assist resource parents with in-service training, community resource information, peer support, and communication with DHS. Attending on a regular basis is not only a great way to get the emotional and practical support you need to succeed, it's a great way to stay on top of the training requirements you need to fulfill. Some groups serve dinner or snacks; all provide child care with your RSVP. Please contact the facilitator to find out about the topic or confirm your attendance.
Garvin/McClain Counties Support Group Meeting
June 13, 2026
Methodist Church
401 North Willow
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
June Meeting Topic: Building Connections: Supporting Foster Families Through Guidance and Advocacy
Join this month’s Support Group, focusing on building a supportive community designed to strengthen communication between DHS caseworkers and foster families. This session will offer a safe space to ask questions, gain clarity on processes, and receive guidance from someone with lived experience as both a foster and adoptive parent. Through shared understanding, encouragement, and collaboration, families will be empowered to navigate challenges, build strong support networks, and help children heal and thrive.
Facilitator: Michael Carrington, Child Welfare Specialist III
Training Credit: Parents in attendance will earn 2 hours of in-service training credit toward your annual 12-hour requirement. Come connect and learn with other kinship, foster, and adoptive families in Garvin, McClain, and surrounding counties.
Sponsored by Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Coordinated by The University of Oklahoma OUTREACH National Resource Center for Youth Services, Resource Family Training & Support Program
Registration
Event Agenda
June 13, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST