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Mini Holiday Photo Session
Saturday, December 6th at The Village - 139 Ocean Ave in Cranston
*space is limited
Time: 10am to 4pm
Annual Gingerbread House Event!
Date TBD - (12/13 or 12/20)
Orchard Farms Elementary School in Cranston
*more details to come
The Village Board of Directors and others who are invested in The Village meet periodically to identify and to prioritize resources to work toward common goals, in addition to defining our vision for the future in those priority areas.
A Strategic Planning Meeting was held October of 2022 to do just that. The document to the left was produced as a result of that meeting.
SUPPORT GROUPS - Scroll for details
All Village Support and Socialization groups provide an opportunity for all parents to get out and meet other foster and adoptive parents and to relax, and share freely in a non-judgmental zone. Experienced Village foster parents will be on-hand to provide support and answer questions. The Village generally offers childcare for all in person support groups (currently on hold due to COVID-19)! It is a great opportunity for kids to socialize with others just like them! For planning purposes, registration is required at least 24 hours in advance.
Kinship Foster Parent Support Groups
What is Kinship Care? Kinship care refers to the care of children by grandparents, other relatives, close family friends or neighbors or anyone who has had a previous relationship with that family or child in care. Relatives are the preferred resource for children who must be removed from their birth parents because it maintains the child's connections with their family.
The Village now offers a combined in-person group for Grandparents and Kinship Caregivers during the day! We recognize that Kinship care presents both unique and complex joys and challenges that are best addressed with other kinship families and facilitators. See below for dates and times.
In-Person Grandparents and Daytime Kinship Coffee and Conversation Group - REGISTER HERE
4th Wednesday of Every Month (unless noted or due to a holiday)*
2025 - 1/22, 2/26, 3/26, 4/23, 5/28, 6/25, 7/23, 8/27, 9/24, 10/22, 11/26, 12/17*
2026 - 1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/22, 5/27, 6/24, and 9/23/2026
Please note there are no groups in July or August!
from 10 to 11:30am
*note - change in date due to holiday
Held monthly at The Village (139 Ocean Ave, Cranston) on the 4th Wednesday of each month, this group is facilitated by experienced kinship and adoptive parents who understand the unique journey of caregiving within families.
Join us in a safe, welcoming space to share your successes, challenges, and real-life experiences with others who truly understand.
In-Person Spanish Speaking Families' Support Group
CLICK HERE for more info.
3rd Thursday of Every Month beginning in October 2025
(unless noted or due to a holiday)
2025 - 3rd Wed - 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/21, 6/18, 7/16, 8/20, 9/17
2025 - 3rd Thurs - 10/16, 11/20, 12/18/2025
2026 - 3rd Thurs - 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/21, 6/18, 9/17
Please note there are no groups in July or August!
from 6 - 8pm currently in-person at 95 Hathaway St in Providence
Join facilitators Minolly Saborio and Carmen Rosario for this in-person support group held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. This group provides a welcoming space for Spanish-speaking foster, adoptive, guardianship and kinship families to connect, share experiences and support one another. Experienced resource parents help guide conversations, offering understanding, and real-life perspectives on foster care and adoption.
Únase a las facilitadoras Minolly Saborio y Carmen Rosario en este grupo de apoyo en persona que se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes. Este grupo ofrece un espacio acogedor para las familias de acogida, adoptivas, tutelares y de parentesco hispanohablantes para conectarse, compartir experiencias y apoyarse mutuamente. Los padres de recursos experimentados ayudan a guiar las conversaciones, ofreciendo comprensión y perspectivas de la vida real sobre el cuidado de crianza y la adopción.
Virtual Evening Support Group for Foster, Adoptive, Guardianship and
Kinship Families
3rd Tuesday of Every Month (unless noted or due to a holiday)*
2025 - 10/21, 11/18, 12/16/2025
2026 - 1/20, 2/17, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19, 6/16, 9/15/2025
Please note there are no groups in July or August!
from 8 to 9:30pm via Zoom
Held monthly, on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, our experienced foster and adoptive parents are on hand to facilitate as everyone in attendance contributes to provide a safe, understanding space for all in which friendship and real-life experiences are shared!
Evening In-Person Support Group for all Resource Families
REGISTER HERE for more info.
2nd Wed, 2025 - 1/8, 2/12, 3/12
3rd Thurs, 2025 - 4/17, 5/15, 6/19, 7/17, 8/21, 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18/2025
3rd Thurs 2026 - 1/15. 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/21, 6/18, 9/17/2026
Please note there are no groups in July or August!
from 6 to 8:00pm at The Pawtucket Public Library, 13 Summer St in Pawtucket (Campbell Auditorium)
This is a great opportunity for all foster, adoptive, guardianship and kinship families to meet others in similar situation. As with all our support and socialize groups, experienced Village parents will be on hand to provide support and answer questions in a relaxed, judgement free zone. Childcare, pizza and drinks are provided - please be sure to register! Click above for more info.
Grupo Virtual de apoyo a las familias hispanas CLICK HERE for more info.
Virtual Spanish Speaking Families' Support Group
LAST Thursday of Every Month (unless noted or due to a holiday)*
2025 (last Tues) - 1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/29, 5/27, 6/26*, 7/29, 8/26, 9/30/2025
2025 (last Thurs) - 10/30, 11/20*, 12/18/2025*
2026 (last Thurs) - 1/29, 2/26, 3/26, 4/30, 5/28, 6/25, 9/24/2026
from 6 to 8 pm via Zoom
Please note there are no groups in July or August!
Every last Tuesday of the month. While experienced foster and adoptive parents are available to facilitate, all attendees contribute to providing understanding, friendship, and real-life experiences with foster care and adoption.
TEl último jueves de cada mes. Aunque hay padres de acogida y adoptivos con experiencia disponibles para facilitar la reunión, todos los asistentes contribuyen a proporcionar comprensión, amistad y experiencias de la vida real con la acogida y la adopción.
Virtual SINGLE RESOURCE PARENT Support Group
1st Monday of the Month (unless noted or due to a holiday)*
2025 - 1/6, 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4, 9/8*, 10/6, 11/3, 12/1/2025
2026 - 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4, 6/1, 9/7/2026
from 8 to 9:30pm
Please note there are no groups in July or August!
You asked...we answered!! The Village heard the voices of many of our Single Resource Parents and are happy to say we are able to provide you with our first Single Resource Parent Support Group. This group will be held every OTHER month, on the 1st Monday of every other month virtually as many of our foster parents also attend other groups throughout the month. Facilitated by Kim Zandy and Jessica Salter, all foster, adoptive and kinship Single Resource Parents are invited to join us in a safe place while you share your struggles, challenges and real-life foster care experiences all while navigating life as a single parent.
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