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.

3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

7:00–9:00PM

Evermore Community Church
Door 7
1470 Smith Kramer St NE
Hartville, OH 44632

Please be sure to register here if childcare is needed.

2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

7:00–9:00PM

North Canton Chapel
Door 22 – Offices
715 Whittier Ave NW
North Canton, OH 44720

Please be sure to register here if childcare is needed.

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

FOR DADS

A night for foster, adoptive, and kinship dads to connect.

MEETING QUARTERLY

Next Date TBA

GentleBrook SportsPlex
880 Sunnyside Street SW
Hartville, OH 44632

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!

2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

9:30AM

4TH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

6:30PM

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

For exact dates, find us on Facebook or email annepace27@hotmail.com

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 jarrod.williams@redemptionchapel.com for more info.

FOSTER MOMS CONNECT

A monthly support group for local foster and adoptive moms to gather and connect

1ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH

7:00-8:30pm

Maranatha Church – Door D
Room 400
1424 Killian Rd.
Akron, OH

For information email BryanJones@mbc95.org

CARE & CONNECT

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

Food and 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.

KINSHIP FAMILIES' SUPPORT GROUP - Carroll Co.

Caring for grandchildren or relatives can be complex and present unique challenges. 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

5:00-7:00pm

Wesley Community Chapel 
569 12th ST. NW
Carrollton, OH 44615
 
RSVP to Julie 330-323-6844

Support Groups in Wayne & Holmes Co.

Check out the Support Groups that Pure Gift of God offers.

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

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