S.P.A.R.K.! (Social Skills for Positive Adoptee Relationships and Kindness)
Calling all kinship and adoptive families in the DMV with kids in 1st - 3rd grade– this event is for YOU! This FREE 8-week group will allow your kids to strengthen their social skills around personal space, making new friends, talking about adoption and much more in an in-person environment with other adoptees their age!
WHEN: Monday evenings on 6/2/25, 6/9/25, 6/16/25, 6/23/25, 6/30/25, 7/7/25, 7/14/25, 7/21/25 from 5:00-6:30 PM(EST)
WHERE: C.A.S.E. Offices, 3919 National Drive, STE 200, Burtonsville, MD 20866
COST: FREE!
S.P.A.R.K.! (Social Skills for Positive Adoptee Relationships and Kindness)
Calling all kinship and adoptive families in the DMV with kids in 1st - 3rd grade– this event is for YOU! This FREE 8-week group will allow your kids to strengthen their social skills around personal space, making new friends, talking about adoption and much more in an in-person environment with other adoptees their age! While the kids are in their group, parents will have the opportunity to connect with each other around the children’s group theme for the week. C.A.S.E. is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting this in-person group at our Burtonsville, MD office. We can’t wait to see you there!
*Parents are expected to attend the parent support group for the first three meetings and at least remain on the premise for the remaining meetings. The expectation is that registrants attend at least 6 of the 8 meetings.
ABOUT THE FACILIATORS:
Elizabeth Bryan 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.
Sarah Sullivan 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.
