Parent Groups

One in Five Minnesota families with children has a child with a disability or chronic health condition. We do not have to feel alone. Join one of our virtual or in-person parent groups below. Click on the calendar event for information on how to register and join. For general information about our parent groups and other events email connected@familyvoicesmn.org

Parent & Community Group Calendars

	July 2024
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7	8 Elementary School-Age Virtual Parent Support Group Elementary School-Age Virtual Parent Support Group July 8, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Virtual meetings are open to parents of a child with special health needs / disabilities anywhere in MN. This particular group is for parents (or anyone in a parent-like role) raising elementary school aged children. If you are new to Family Voices of MN Parent Groups, please use this form to begin your registration: https://forms.gle/ZWfuy8LvuWvM4aDa9 After filling out this form please expect to hear from one of our Parent Support Navigators to schedule a phone call. If you have attended any of our parent groups in the past please email Jamie@familyvoicesmn.org to get the group link. We are a supportive group of parents and caregivers of children in the early elementary age with extra needs who will be connecting virtually to share ideas, resources and a listening ear. Join others with young children in a safe and welcoming atmosphere where you will be amongst friends. The vision of this group is to connect with other caregivers and offer a safe space of sharing the emotional journey of parenting a child who has special health care needs or a disability. Guest Host: Jamie O'Conner is the Outreach Coordinator for Family Voices of MN. She is raising two children, one of which has a rare genetic condition. Jamie also facilitates the Third Thursday Virtual Parent group. See more details •	9	10 Second Weds Virtual Parent Group Second Weds Virtual Parent Group July 10, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm This registration form is for anyone NEW to our group. https://forms.gle/himbFuJNkD79sseJ9 If you have already registered and/or attended in the past you should be getting emails with the link to join each month. Questions? Email kelly@familyvoicesmn.org or elizabeth@familyvoicesmn.org Please join us for our monthly Virtual Support Group from the comfort of your own home! As parents of children with special healthcare needs, we understand how busy and chaotic life can get. We also understand how easy it is to feel isolated, alone, and unsure. Our Virtual Support Group allows parents and caregivers across Minnesota to connect in a safe and supportive atmosphere to discuss the joys and challenges of raising a child with special healthcare needs. We share information, resources, and laughter! If you have a particular topic you would like to discuss, please email Kelly or Elizabeth and we will be sure to get it added to the agenda! See more details •	11 Empowering Parents Support Group Empowering Parents Support Group July 11, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm We are excited to offer our Empowering Parents Support Group. This group offers an opportunity for parents or caregivers in a parent like role to connect and network. If you are raising a child with a disability or extra needs, join us on the first Thursday of every month from 12-1pm via zoom. Current attendees of other Family Voices of MN parent groups can email terri@familyvoicesmn.org or elizabeth@familyvoicesmn.orgfor a link to join. If you are new to Family Voices of MN parent groups, please begin by filling out this form https://forms.gle/9ALSehQSb6L35TTz9 and one of our Parent Support Navigators will reach out to you. See more details •	12	13
14	15	16	17 Soporte de Grupo para Padres en ESPAÑOL! (Support Group for Parents in Spanish) Soporte de Grupo para Padres en ESPAÑOL! (Support Group for Parents in Spanish) July 17, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm El tercer Miércoles del mes de 6:00 a 7:30 pm Este formulario de registro es quienes quieran acceder a el grupo ADELANTE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LnvwV5nDkEe9sxKn5E6mYJKfBSJgadxpHqzbEpAYWOg/prefill Si ya se registró y/o asistió en el pasado, usted debería recibir correos electrónicos con el enlace para unirse cada mes. ¿Tiene Preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a luz@familyvoicesmn.org. La visión de este grupo es ofrecer un espacio seguro entre padres y madres para compartir el viaje emocional de criar a un niño que tiene necesidades especiales de atención médica o una discapacidad. ¡Únase a nosotros en nuestro grupo ADELANTE de apoyo virtual UNA VEZ al Mes desde la comodidad de su hogar! Como padres y madres de niños con necesidades especiales de atención médica, entendemos lo ocupada y caótica que puede llegar a ser la vida. También entendemos lo fácil que es sentirse aislado, solo e inseguro. Nuestro grupo de apoyo virtual permite a los padres y cuidadores de todo el estado de Minnesota a conectarse en una atmósfera segura y de apoyo para discutir las alegrías y los desafíos de criar a un niño con necesidades especiales de atención médica. ¡Compartimos información, recursos y risas! Si tiene un tema en particular que le gustaría discutir, envíe un correo electrónico a Luz y nos aseguraremos de agregarlos a la agenda. Nota: las horas and días pueden variar de acuerdo al grupo, conéctese con nosotros para mas información. See more details •	18 Third Thursday Parent Group Third Thursday Parent Group July 18, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Please send an email to jamie@familyvoicesmn.org for a link to join If you are new to Family Voices of MN please fill out this initial registration form to join the Third Thursday Group. Virtual meetings are open to any parent of a child with special health needs / disabilities anywhere in MN. Register for login information. Hosted by Jamie O'Conner, Outreach Coordinator for Family Voices of MN and mom to two kiddos. Her daughter was born with a rare genetic condition. As a parent, Jamie has experience navigating healthcare and education systems, divorce and single parenting, a move to MN from out of state and the general hectic world of parenting. The vision of this group is to offer a safe and sacred space of sharing the emotional journey of parenting a child who has special health care needs or a disability. See more details •	19	20
21	22	23	24	25 Early Childhood Parent Group Early Childhood Parent Group July 25, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm This registration link is for parents who are NEW to our group. https://forms.gle/fY732JTv4KXjipwFA If you have registered or attended in the past you should be getting monthly emails with a link to join. Questions? email Terri Boettcher, Program Coordinator at terri@familyvoicesmn.org This virtual support group is for parents who have a child aged birth to 3 years with special health care needs. We welcome parents raising NICU graduates, kiddos with developmental or speech delays, genetic conditions, extra medical needs and more. Guest Host: Terri Boettcher– Program Coordinator, Family Voices of Minnesota. See more details •	26	27
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	August 2024
				1 Empowering Parents Support Group Empowering Parents Support Group August 1, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm We are excited to offer our Empowering Parents Support Group. This group offers an opportunity for parents or caregivers in a parent like role to connect and network. If you are raising a child with a disability or extra needs, join us on the first Thursday of every month from 12-1pm via zoom. Current attendees of other Family Voices of MN parent groups can email terri@familyvoicesmn.org or elizabeth@familyvoicesmn.orgfor a link to join. If you are new to Family Voices of MN parent groups, please begin by filling out this form https://forms.gle/9ALSehQSb6L35TTz9 and one of our Parent Support Navigators will reach out to you. See more details •	2	3
4	5	6	7 Elementary School-Age Virtual Parent Support Group Elementary School-Age Virtual Parent Support Group August 7, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Virtual meetings are open to parents of a child with special health needs / disabilities anywhere in MN. This particular group is for parents (or anyone in a parent-like role) raising elementary school aged children. If you are new to Family Voices of MN Parent Groups, please use this form to begin your registration: https://forms.gle/ZWfuy8LvuWvM4aDa9 After filling out this form please expect to hear from one of our Parent Support Navigators to schedule a phone call. If you have attended any of our parent groups in the past please email Jamie@familyvoicesmn.org to get the group link. We are a supportive group of parents and caregivers of children in the early elementary age with extra needs who will be connecting virtually to share ideas, resources and a listening ear. Join others with young children in a safe and welcoming atmosphere where you will be amongst friends. The vision of this group is to connect with other caregivers and offer a safe space of sharing the emotional journey of parenting a child who has special health care needs or a disability. Guest Host: Jamie O'Conner is the Outreach Coordinator for Family Voices of MN. She is raising two children, one of which has a rare genetic condition. Jamie also facilitates the Third Thursday Virtual Parent group. See more details •	8 Empowering Parents Support Group Empowering Parents Support Group August 8, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm We are excited to offer our Empowering Parents Support Group. This group offers an opportunity for parents or caregivers in a parent like role to connect and network. If you are raising a child with a disability or extra needs, join us on the first Thursday of every month from 12-1pm via zoom. Current attendees of other Family Voices of MN parent groups can email terri@familyvoicesmn.org or elizabeth@familyvoicesmn.orgfor a link to join. If you are new to Family Voices of MN parent groups, please begin by filling out this form https://forms.gle/9ALSehQSb6L35TTz9 and one of our Parent Support Navigators will reach out to you. See more details •	9	10
11	12	13	14 Second Weds Virtual Parent Group Second Weds Virtual Parent Group August 14, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm This registration form is for anyone NEW to our group. https://forms.gle/himbFuJNkD79sseJ9 If you have already registered and/or attended in the past you should be getting emails with the link to join each month. Questions? Email kelly@familyvoicesmn.org or elizabeth@familyvoicesmn.org Please join us for our monthly Virtual Support Group from the comfort of your own home! As parents of children with special healthcare needs, we understand how busy and chaotic life can get. We also understand how easy it is to feel isolated, alone, and unsure. Our Virtual Support Group allows parents and caregivers across Minnesota to connect in a safe and supportive atmosphere to discuss the joys and challenges of raising a child with special healthcare needs. We share information, resources, and laughter! If you have a particular topic you would like to discuss, please email Kelly or Elizabeth and we will be sure to get it added to the agenda! See more details •	15 Third Thursday Parent Group Third Thursday Parent Group August 15, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Please send an email to jamie@familyvoicesmn.org for a link to join If you are new to Family Voices of MN please fill out this initial registration form to join the Third Thursday Group. Virtual meetings are open to any parent of a child with special health needs / disabilities anywhere in MN. Register for login information. Hosted by Jamie O'Conner, Outreach Coordinator for Family Voices of MN and mom to two kiddos. Her daughter was born with a rare genetic condition. As a parent, Jamie has experience navigating healthcare and education systems, divorce and single parenting, a move to MN from out of state and the general hectic world of parenting. The vision of this group is to offer a safe and sacred space of sharing the emotional journey of parenting a child who has special health care needs or a disability. See more details •	16	17
18	19	20	21 Soporte de Grupo para Padres en ESPAÑOL! (Support Group for Parents in Spanish) Soporte de Grupo para Padres en ESPAÑOL! (Support Group for Parents in Spanish) August 21, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm El tercer Miércoles del mes de 6:00 a 7:30 pm Este formulario de registro es quienes quieran acceder a el grupo ADELANTE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LnvwV5nDkEe9sxKn5E6mYJKfBSJgadxpHqzbEpAYWOg/prefill Si ya se registró y/o asistió en el pasado, usted debería recibir correos electrónicos con el enlace para unirse cada mes. ¿Tiene Preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a luz@familyvoicesmn.org. La visión de este grupo es ofrecer un espacio seguro entre padres y madres para compartir el viaje emocional de criar a un niño que tiene necesidades especiales de atención médica o una discapacidad. ¡Únase a nosotros en nuestro grupo ADELANTE de apoyo virtual UNA VEZ al Mes desde la comodidad de su hogar! Como padres y madres de niños con necesidades especiales de atención médica, entendemos lo ocupada y caótica que puede llegar a ser la vida. También entendemos lo fácil que es sentirse aislado, solo e inseguro. Nuestro grupo de apoyo virtual permite a los padres y cuidadores de todo el estado de Minnesota a conectarse en una atmósfera segura y de apoyo para discutir las alegrías y los desafíos de criar a un niño con necesidades especiales de atención médica. ¡Compartimos información, recursos y risas! Si tiene un tema en particular que le gustaría discutir, envíe un correo electrónico a Luz y nos aseguraremos de agregarlos a la agenda. Nota: las horas and días pueden variar de acuerdo al grupo, conéctese con nosotros para mas información. See more details •	22 Early Childhood Parent Group Early Childhood Parent Group August 22, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm This registration link is for parents who are NEW to our group. https://forms.gle/fY732JTv4KXjipwFA If you have registered or attended in the past you should be getting monthly emails with a link to join. Questions? email Terri Boettcher, Program Coordinator at terri@familyvoicesmn.org This virtual support group is for parents who have a child aged birth to 3 years with special health care needs. We welcome parents raising NICU graduates, kiddos with developmental or speech delays, genetic conditions, extra medical needs and more. Guest Host: Terri Boettcher– Program Coordinator, Family Voices of Minnesota. See more details •	23	24
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Second Wednesday Group

These networking groups are for parents of children (or youth, or young adults) with complex health care needs or disabilities.

Hosts: Kelly Korpela, Parent Group Facilitator, Annandale Area

Elizabeth Marsh, Parent Support Navigator, elizabeth@familyvoicesmn.org

Soporte de Grupo para Padres en ESPAÑOL! (Support Group for Parents in Spanish)

Este formulario de registro es quienes quieran acceder a el grupo ADELANTE!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LnvwV5nDkEe9sxKn5E6mYJKfBSJgadxpHqzbEpAYWOg/prefill

Si ya se registró y/o asistió en el pasado, usted debería recibir correos electrónicos con el enlace para unirse cada mes. ¿Tiene Preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a luz@familyvoicesmn.org.
La visión de este grupo es ofrecer un espacio seguro entre padres y madres para compartir el viaje emocional de criar a un niño que tiene necesidades especiales de atención médica o una discapacidad.
¡Únase a nosotros en nuestro grupo ADELANTE de apoyo virtual UNA VEZ al Mes desde la comodidad de su hogar!
Como padres y madres de niños con necesidades especiales de atención médica, entendemos lo ocupada y caótica que puede llegar a ser la vida. También entendemos lo fácil que es sentirse aislado, solo e inseguro. Nuestro grupo de apoyo virtual permite a los padres y cuidadores de todo el estado de Minnesota a conectarse en una atmósfera segura y de apoyo para discutir las alegrías y los desafíos de criar a un niño con necesidades especiales de atención médica. ¡Compartimos información, recursos y risas!

Si tiene un tema en particular que le gustaría discutir, envíe un correo electrónico a Luz y nos aseguraremos de agregarlos a la agenda.
Nota: las horas and días pueden variar de acuerdo al grupo, conéctese con nosotros para mas información.

Third Thursday Group

The vision of this group is to offer a safe and sacred space of sharing the emotional journey of parenting a child who has special health care needs or a disability.

Host: Jamie O’Conner, Outreach Coordinator for Family Voices of MN and mom to two kids (13 yo & 11 yo), including one child with a rare genetic condition. jamie@familyvoicesmn.org

Parents to Elementary Age Kids Group

We are a supportive group of parents and caregivers of children in the early elementary age with extra needs who will be connecting virtually to share ideas, resources and a listening ear. Join others with young children in a safe and welcoming atmosphere where you will be amongst friends. The vision of this group is to connect with other caregivers and offer a safe space of sharing the emotional journey of parenting a child who has special health care needs or a disability.

Parent Host: Kaylie Schmidt– Parent Group Facilitator kaylie@familyvoicesmn.org

Early Childhood Group

This virtual support group is for parents who have a child aged birth to 3 years with special health care needs. We welcome parents raising NICU graduates, kiddos with developmental or speech delays, genetic conditions, extra medical needs and more.

Host: Kaylie Schmidt, Parent Group Facilitator kaylie@familyvoicesmn.org

Empower Parents Support Group

We are excited to offer our Empowering Parents Support Group. This group offers an opportunity for parents or caregivers in a parent like role to connect and network. If you are raising a child with a disability or extra needs, join us on the first Thursday of every month from 12-1pm via zoom.

Current attendees of other Family Voices of MN parent groups can email terri@familyvoicesmn.org or elizabeth@familyvoicesmn.org for a link to join.

If you are new to Family Voices of MN parent groups, please begin by filling out this form https://forms.gle/9ALSehQSb6L35TTz9 and one of our Parent Support Navigators will reach out to you.

Parent & Community Group Calendars

July 2024

August 2024