WHEN: Third Monday of the month beginning April 21, 2025 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM(EST). Other support group dates:

5/19/2025, 6/16/2025, 7/21/2025, 8/18/2025, 9/15/2025, 10/20/2025, 11/17/2025, 12/15/2025, 1/19/2026, 2/16/2026, 3/16/2026

WHERE: Zoom 

COST: FREE

LUNCH BREAK - PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

C.A.S.E. is excited to launch the Lunch Break - Parent Support Group for adoptive, foster, and kinship parents and caregivers! In this monthly group we will engage in thought provoking, honest conversations, receive support and guidance, and leave better equipped with expanded knowledge, skills, and confidence – knowing you are not alone. Topics covered include relationship building, grief and loss, birth family relationships, coping skills and self-care, and so much more. We look forward to seeing you there!

The virtual group will be held the 3rd Monday of the month from April 21, 2025-March16, 2026. This is a drop-in group and participation at every session is not required.

ABOUT THE FACILIATORS:

Sarah Sullivan, LMSW earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from Texas State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Human Service Studies from Elon University. Sarah began her career as the Director of Community Outreach and Education at a domestic violence agency before transitioning to child welfare and adoption work in 2015. With a deep commitment to supporting families and children, she has extensive experience working with all members of the adoption kinship network. She has a personal connection to adoption, with two siblings who are adopted.

Sarah draws from her experience and training in Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI), Integrative Attachment Family Therapy (IAFT), Adoption Clinical Training (ACT), and Training for Adoption Competence (TAC) to join with families. Her therapeutic approach is strengths-based and collaborative, focusing on attachment and trauma-informed care to foster healing and growth. Sarah supports families to explore their dynamics and strengthen their relationships.

Elizabeth Bryan, LMSW holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania with a specialization in Child Welfare and Child Wellbeing and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government from Colby College. She is licensed in both Maryland and Washington, D.C. Elizabeth has experience providing individual and group counseling to youth and families in a variety of settings. Elizabeth has worked extensively with survivors of sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse, and physical and emotional trauma. She has also worked directly in the foster care system and is passionate about supporting families navigating the complex issues surrounding adoption. Elizabeth’s practice is strongly rooted in empowering clients to identify and channel their strengths and she utilizes a variety of interventions and modalities to support clients in achieving their goals.