Barre
Adoptive Parent Discussion Group: The group is open to any adoptive parent. If you can, bring a snack to share; however, do not feel obligated, we are happy to have you join us either way.

Who to Contact: Sarah Rosenthal, MSW, LICSW at (802)279-8264

The 2nd Wednesday of the month: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
We meet September through June (potential family gathering in the summer.)
For future dates - location is still being determined.

Central Vermont Medical Center Boardroom   Barre, Vermont.

Bennington
Adoption Support Group: Adoptive & pre-adoptive families.

Who to Contact: Kate Williams or Melynda Morris at (802)447-2837
Email: katew@lundfamilycenter.org

Third Thursday of each month: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, Church Street, Shaftsbury, Vermont

Brattleboro
Adoptive Parents of Older Children: Support group for adoptive parents of children adolescent-age through adulthood.

Who to Contact: Nancy Birge at (802)649-1400 or (800)607-1400

First and third Thursday of each month: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Children & Parents Project, 70 Western Avenue, Brattleboro, Vermont.

Brattleboro
Adoptive Parents of Younger Children: Support group for adoptive parents of children from new borns up to adolescence.

Who to Contact: Nancy Birge at (802)649-1400
                      Graham Kidder: (802)368-7260

Second Monday of each month: 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

The Children & Parents Project, 70 Western Avenue, Brattleboro, Vermont.

Brattleboro
Brattleboro Area Adoption Play Group: Social-play group for children and their adoptive parents.

Who to Contact: Norma Willingham at (802)257-4300

Third Friday of each month: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

KidsPLAYce, Elliot Street, Brattleboro, Vermont

Champlain Valley
Champlain Valley Adoption Network: Information, discussions and support for parents.   Childcare provided!

Second Sunday of each month except June, July, August and December: 4 p.m.

Parent Child Center, Monroe Street, Middlebury, Vermont.

Chittenden County Area
Chittenden County Area Parents of Challenging Children: Support group for adoptive parents.

Who to Contact: Michael Joyce at (802)655-6688

Fourth Wednesday of each month: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Casey Family Services, 46 Main Street-Suite 1A, Winooski, Vermont.

Champlain Valley
Korean Adoptees Play Group: Social-play group for children and their adoptive parents.

Who to Contact: Cathy
Email: cjovt@yahoo.com for information.

Meets several times per year. Email to find out when.

Dartmouth, NH
Dartmouth Alliance for Children of Color (DACC)

Email: dartmouthallianceforchildrenofcolor@dartmouth.edu

Northwestern Vermont
Northwestern Vermont Gay & Lesbian Adoptive Foster Families (GLAFF) Support Group:Support group for foster and adoptive parents and children.   Dinner and child care provided!

First Thursday of each month, 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.      

Casey Family Services, 46 Main Street-Suite 1A, Winooski, Vermont.

Middlebury
Champlain Valley Adoption Network: Information, discussions and support for parents.   Childcare provided!

Second Sunday of each month except June, July, August and December: 4 p.m.

Parent Child Center, Monroe Street, Middlebury, Vermont.

Montpelier
Families of Color of Central Vermont: Parent support group.

Who to Contact: Roberta Garland at (802)223-7620

Third Sunday of each month except June, July and August: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Unitarian Church, Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont.

Springfield
Springfield, VT Adoptive Parent Support Group: Support group for adoptive parents.

Who to Contact: Cindy Kurahara at (802)649-8147
Email: ckurahara@caseyfamilyservices.org, to inquire about joining.

Second Monday of each month: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Located at the HCRS building at 390 River Street on Rt. 106 on the north end of town.

Upper Valley
Upper Valley Parents Support Group: Support group for adoptive parents.

Who to Contact: Cindy Kurahara at (802)649-8147
Email: ckurahara@caseyfamilyservices.org to inquire about joining.

Fourth Monday of the month September through May: 5:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m.    Dinner and child care provided.

We meet at Casey Family Services, 35 Railroad Row.

Windham County
Early Education Services - A Parent Child Center of Windham County

Contact Information: (802)254-3742 ext. 127

Offers visits from community volunteers to newly adoptive parents and their children.
Help parents connect with support services of Early Education Services and other community resources.

Winooski
Chittenden County Area Parents of Challenging Children: Support group for adoptive parents.

Who to Contact: Michael Joyce at (802)655-6688
                       

Fourth Wednesday of each month: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Casey Family Services, 46 Main Street, Suite 1A- Winooski, Vermont.

Winooski
Adoptive Parent and Casey Foster Parent Group: Support group for adoptive parents. Light dinner is provided, no child-care.

Who to Contact: Brian Southworth & Judi Daly (802) 655-6688
                       

Meets the third Tuesday of each month: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Casey Family Services, 46 Main Street, Suite 1A- Winooski, Vermont.