Groups

At Hope Bridge, we believe in community, and we want to help you get connected to local community and support groups that you can engage with consistently.

Check out all of the local groups meeting each month.

CARE+CONNECT

A night of support, encouragement, and connection for foster, adoptive, and kinship moms. This group is facilitated by Hope Bridge.

3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

7:00–9:00PM

The Compassion Center
1012 Sunnyside St. SW
Hartville, OH 44632

Contact brittany@hopebridgeohio.org with any questions.

EMPOWER U

A skill-focused support group facilitated by Hope Bridge for single moms

4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

5:30–7:30PM

The Compassion Center
1012 Sunnyside St. SW
Hartville, OH 44632

Dinner and childcare provided each month.

Please be sure to register here if you plan to attend and/or childcare is needed.

FOR DADS

A night for foster, adoptive, and kinship dads to connect. This group is facilitated by Hope Bridge.

MEETING QUARTERLY

Next Date TBA

 

For additional questions, please email brian@hopebridgeohio.org

WOVEN FAMILIES

Parenting kids from hard places can leave us feeling weary and worn. We are a group of parents navigating this journey together! Do you need a safe place to vent to other parents who “get it”? Come as you are. Be seen. Feel heard. Leave encouraged!

Zion UCC
415 S Main St.
North Canton, OH 44720

For exact dates, find us on Facebook or email anne@hopebridgeohio.org

FOSTER/ADOPTIVE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

Being a parent is unbelievably challenging. Being a foster or adoptive parent brings many other unique challenges on top of that. We want to come alongside and support our foster and adoptive parents as they walk this beautiful and challenging road.

For Moms 1ST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH For Dads 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

6:30-8:00pm

Redemption Chapel
Meeting in the Bridge
3900 Kent Rd.
Stow, OH 44224

Email okumu.yudahtadeo@redemptionchapel.com for more info.

COMMON GROUND - Carroll Co.

This group is for foster, adoptive, and kinship families in or near Carroll Co. We want to encourage you and remind you that you are not alone on this journey. Come, join us on Common Ground.

Dinner and childcare will be provided.

2nd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

5:30-7:00pm

Christ Community Chapel 
20 E Main Street
Dellroy, OH 44620
 
RSVP to Julie 330-323-6844

OPEN HEARTS,
OPEN HANDS

Support group for foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

1ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH

6:30–8:00PM

Grace Bible Church
Room 2 
5781 Manchester Rd. 
New Franklin, OH 44319

Contact Michelle at openheartsopenhands2020@gmail.com for childcare or questions.

FOSTER/ADOPTIVE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

Adoptive, Foster and Kinship parents are invited to our monthly support group hosted by Christ Community Chapel – Hudson! Join us for community and discussions on parenting joys and challenges. Pizza lunch served immediately following the group for the family.

3RD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

11:30am-1:00pm

Christ Community Chapel – Hudson
 
Childcare available. Contact jacki.sulzer@ccchapel.com

CARE & CONNECT

A group to connect, support, and encourage foster, adoptive, and kinship families as they serve the vulnerable children in our community.

Childcare will be provided.

2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH

6:30-8:00pm

Church of the Lakes
5994 Fulton Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44718
 
 
Call 330-499-8972 with any additional questions.

SUPPORT FOR SINGLE MOMS

A special ministry of Louisville Church of Christ run by four seasoned “mentor moms.” Join other single moms weekly for a night of support, connection, and fellowship.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

6:00-8:00pm

Louisville Church of Christ
1520 California Avenue
Louisville, OH 44641
 
Reach out to Terri at 330-447-1137 with any additional questions.

Do you know of another group not listed here? Let us know!

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