During the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of California has committed resources to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 for youth and post adoptive families. Learn more about the CDSS Post Permanency Project.

This is where you find the support your family needs to thrive

Our post-adoption support groups are designed to get families like yours together to help strengthen your family bonds. Here are the current post-adoption support groups being offered.


Weekday Support Group for Adoptive Parents

Hosted by Leslie Damschroder, MSW

3rd Wednesday of the Month
9:30am-11:30am


RSVP is not necessary

Join via Zoom

Adoptive Parents Round Table

Hosted by Jeff Killebrew, MA

3rd Saturday of the Month
10am-12pm


RSVP is not necessary

Join via Zoom

Adoptive Parents of Teens Group

Hosted by Jacklyn Schofield, MSW

1st Friday of the Month
4:00pm-5:00pm


RSVP is not necessary

Join via Zoom

Foster Adoptive Parents

Hosted by Beki Medina, MSW

3rd Tuesday of the Month
11:00am-1:00pm


RSVP is not necessary

Join via Zoom

Virtual Teen Group

Led by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

1st Wednesday of every Month
5:00pm - 6:30pm


Questions & RSVP
dshadpour@wayfinderfamily.org

Coffee & Chat

Hosted by Mickey Harris and and Diana Shadpor

3rd Thursday of the Month
10:00am-11:30am


RSVP is not necessary

Join via Zoom

Grandparent Support Group

Hosted by Jacklyn Schofield, MSW

2nd Wednesday of the Month
11:00am-12:00pm


RSVP is not necessary

Join via Zoom