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

Join us for a biweekly support group for children (ages 7 to 9) in transracial families. The group will provide a space to build community, gain support, and receive age-appropriate learning and resources.

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: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) from 6:30-7:30 PM (EST)

WHERE: ASE Therapy Services, 701 Cathedral Street, Baltimore City, MD 21201 Street parking is available as well as a lot nearby.

COST: FREE!

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

This support group is designed as a consistent 6-month experience. This group will be offered as a closed cohort that meets in 6-month increments. Families are asked to commit to regular bi-weekly attendance so the group can build trust, continuity, and meaningful support. New cohorts are launched a few times throughout the year. Once you submit the registration form, you will either:

Be placed into a currently enrolling cohort, if space and registration availability remain open; or
Be added to the interest list for the next upcoming cohort when registration launches

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Mikela Moore, LGPC (she/her) is passionate about supporting clients with neurodiverse identities to explore and affirm their experiences while promoting self-care and social-emotional skills. Her professional background includes over 6 years working in classroom settings, specializing in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.

As a certified trauma-sensitive yoga instructor and professional massage therapist, Mikela loves introducing her clients to different tools for emotional relief including embodied movement, meditation, and mindfulness techniques. As a lifelong arts-and-crafter, she also enjoys bringing elements of creativity into therapy space. Mikela’s goal is to support her clients’ whole authentic self - body, mind, and spirit - on their journey towards healing and growth.

Mikela earned a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from Pacific Lutheran University in 2013 and a Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University in 2025. She is under the clinical supervision of Michelle Collins, LCMFT.

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