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 Network Group Meeting
April 11, 2026
Methodist Church
401 North Willow
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
April Meeting Topic: Crossing the Bridge Together: A Collaborative Discussion
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but in foster care and adoption, that village often has a river running through it. How do we bridge the gap between our home and our child's biological roots? Join us for Crossing the Bridge Together, a guided, conversation-style workshop designed specifically for foster and adoptive parents. We’ll move past the 'us vs. them' mentality and explore how to build a healthy, child-centered connection with biological families.
Facilitator: Brette Welch, Foster Parent Mentor Coach at Foster Care and Adoptive Association of Oklahoma (FCAO)
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
April 11, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST