Does anybody have advice on setting up a support group of parents? I think the very act of being with others who are going through the same kinds of issues is helpful and can often provide insight into ways to cope and help others to cope.
The hardest part is maintaining a core group of people who wish to participate. I was part of a support group that lasted for about 6 months and life simply got in the way of consistent participation.
I was fortunate enough to get back in touch from folks I haven't chatted with in well over a year, but there didn't seem like there was much interested in starting to meet. Oh well.
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Contacting your local social services might prove fruitful. Perhaps one of the case workers could make quiet introductions between foster parents?
The hardest part is maintaining a core group of people who wish to participate. I was part of a support group that lasted for about 6 months and life simply got in the way of consistent participation.
Good luck in setting up your group.
I was fortunate enough to get back in touch from folks I haven't chatted with in well over a year, but there didn't seem like there was much interested in starting to meet. Oh well.