FamilyWise Services
Support Group - Circle of Parents
FamilyWise Services - St. Paul
Call for location
(507) 383-8842
familywise@familywiseservices.org
https://familywiseservices.org/find-parenting-support/developing-your-circle-of-parents-group
Service Details
Description
A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
Additional Information
Circle of Parents is a parent and caregiver support group that helps to improve parenting skills and strengthen family relationships in a non-judgmental supportive environment.
During weekly meetings, parents share the challenges and successes of parenting. The meeting provide opportunities to:
* Exchange ideas
* Connect with other parents
* Learn you are not alone
* Talk about feeling in a safe and supporting environment
Features
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Area Served by County
- Hennepin County
- Ramsey County
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Specialization
- Family
Eligibility
All parents and caregivers of children
Application Instructions
If you are interested in starting a Circle of Parents group in your location or would like additional information, please contact the regional director in your area:
* Southern MN: Barb Sorum, bsorum@familywiseservices.org, (507) 383-8842
* Twin Cities Metro area: Lisa Deputie, deputie@familywiseservices.org, (612) 877-7810
* Northern MN: Jenna Schmidt, jschmidt@familywiseservices.org, (218) 461-0292
Fees
No fee
Business Hours
By appointment only
Area Served
Hennepin and Ramsey counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
Type | Number | Hours |
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Main | (612) 617-0191 |
Last Update
11/22/2024
Other Locations
- FamilyWise Services - Minneapolis 3036 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414
Other Services or resources
This provider does not offer other services or resources at this location.
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PH-1400.6500-650Parent to Parent Networking Definition
Programs that link parents whose children have a specific disease, disorder, disability or other issues with other parents whose children have similar challenges for the purpose of information sharing and support. Also included are programs for parents who themselves have a disability or other problems that have an impact on their parenting ability.
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PN-8100.6500Parenting/Family Support Groups Definition
Mutual support groups whose members are individuals who have experiences relating to adoption, birth control, family planning, pregnancy, childbirth, foster care, kinship care, marriage, parenting, separation/divorce, single parenting, step families, blended families, grandparent rights or other family situations. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide an opportunity for participants to share their experience, strengths and hopes, understand their relationships and work through related emotions.
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PN-8100.6500-650Parent Support Groups Definition
Mutual support groups for parents who share a common characteristic or circumstance such as being single parents, dual career parents, multiple birth parents, parents with children who are out of control, or parents of children with disabilities, who come together for educational and social purposes as well as for mutual support. Meeting formats may include in-person, telephone or Internet options.