BALTIMORE CITY, MD FAMILIES: In-Person Drop-In Support Group for Transracial Adoptive or Guardianship Youth (Ages 7 to 9)

Join us in person in Baltimore City on the third Tuesdayof the month for an in-person support group for youth ages 7 to 9.

Parent First Name*

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Parent Last Name*

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Email*

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Phone Number*

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Street Address*

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County of Residence*

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Zip Code*

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Youth First Name*

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Youth Last Name*

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Youth DOB*

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Youth Age*

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Youth Gender*

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Age of youth at adoption/placement*

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How long has the youth been in the current placement?*

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What is youth's primary language?*

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Family Type*

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Number and age of siblings in the home*

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Cultural makeup of the family*

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Any known risks to self or others?*

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Any recent hospitalizations or intensive outpatient stays?

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Awareness of adoption/kinship/foster story*

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How often is the topic of adoption/transracial adoption discussed at home?*

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What are the parent/caregiver hopes for this group?*

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What are the youth's hopes for this group?*

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Youth's interest level in attending the group*

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Is there any other information you would like the group facilitators to know?

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WHEN: Third Tuesday of the Month from 6:30-7:30 PM (EST). The first meeting is 5/19/26.

WHERE: C.A.S.E. Baltimore City Office located at the KinCare Center 2923 East Biddle St.; Baltimore, MD 21213

COST: FREE!

BALTIMORE CITY, MD FAMILIES: In-Person Drop-In Support Group for Transracial Adoptive or Guardianship Youth (Ages 7 to 9)
Join us in person in Baltimore City on the third Tuesdayof the month for an in-person support group for youth ages 7 to 9. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe space where transracial adoptive children ages 7-9 can share their experiences about having a transracial family, while fostering a sense of community, gaining support, and receiving age-appropriate learning and resources.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Michelle Collins (she/her/hers) is a licensed couple and family therapist based out of Baltimore, Maryland. She received her Master’s in Couple and Family Therapy. People who work with Michelle describe her as compassionate, funny, and knowledgeable.

Since becoming licensed in 2015, Michelle has provided counseling to couples, families, and individuals. Michelle has specialized training in supporting people who are seeking pre-marital support/therapy, folks who have experienced trauma, attachment issues in families and couples, and families with adolescents. Michelle approaches therapy using techniques that help clients learn coping skills, grow beyond old patterns, improve health, change relationships, and deepen their sense of self. Michelle’s lived experiences as a Black woman, wife, and mother aid in her ability to help clients.

Michelle has valuable knowledge of a variety of mental health issues and provides professional training and consulting. She is a Prepare/Enrich trainer for prospective facilitators and offers clinical supervision to Marriage and Family Therapists in Maryland. Michelle is an AAMFT approved supervisor-in-training.

In her downtime, Michelle enjoys cooking, Facetiming long distance best friends, listening to audiobooks, watching TikToks, and spending time with her family.

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BALTIMORE CITY, MD FAMILIES: In-Person Drop-In Support Group for Transracial Adoptive or Guardianship Youth (Ages 7 to 9)