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Post Adoption Support

At BraveLove, we believe it’s vital that a birth mother not walk alone because the journey of adoption does not end at placement.

Here’s a list of birth parent post-adoption support groups, retreats, and online groups around the country that we recommend. These groups/events are not facilitated by BraveLove, but we’ve spoken with them, vetted them, and encourage you to see if they could be a good fit for you.

Every person is different, which is why we’ve created this varied list. We continue to expand this directory with more details and groups in order to provide lots of different avenues of support both online and offline. If you know of a birth parent support group or retreat, contact us. We’d love to learn more about them.

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  • Building Grace

    Building Grace is a small non-profit organization dedicated to helping women going through unexpected pregnancies. We offer support groups, resources, and a completely confidential safe space!

    Birth Mom support groups meet virtually the first Monday of each month at 8 PM EST.

    Birth Parent support groups meet virtually the second Monday of each month at 8 PM EST.

    Please email for more information.

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  • Wisconsin Family Connections Center Virtual Support Group

    An online support group for birth parents who have placed a child for adoption. This group is open to all birth parents who have had a child placed for adoption, no matter what type of adoption or agency involved. Come ask your questions and meet others who share a similar story. It does not matter how long ago you placed.

    This group meets on the second Tuesday of every odd month at 6:30pm CST.

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  • Spence-Chapin Monthly Birth Parent Support Group

    Spence-Chapin’s Birth Parent Support Group is a virtual meet-up for individuals who made an adoption plan (with Spence-Chapin or elsewhere) and are at any stage in their placement journey. This group is a safe place to get support and know that you are not alone. Topics will include coping with feelings of grief and loss, sharing challenges and successes with open and closed adoption, and improving communication with friends and family around your adoption plan.

    Spence-Chapin’s Birth Parent Support Group meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 7pm EST.

    There is no cost to attend. All attendees will receive a Zoom link to their confirmation email after registration.

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  • St. John’s United Family Services

    St. John’s United Family Services offers an online Birthmother Circle support group that meets virtually the first Wednesday of every month. Call or text for more information.

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  • Gifts of Grace Adoption Support Center

    Please email or text for more information about our virtual support group options.

  • Nightlight Birth Mom Zoom Group

    Nightlight Christian Adoptions hosts a Birth Mom Zoom call the first Saturday of every month at 11 am EST. It is for mom’s who have placed through Nightlight.

  • BirthmomsConnect Support Calls

    On Your Feet Foundation’s support calls are for all birthmothers looking for a safe space to share their experiences with a supportive group of people who understand their journeys. Birthparents do not have to be a current client of On Your Feet to join. Advanced registration is required. Full details and how to register can be found here.

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Arizona

  • Expectant & Birth Mother Support Group – Gilbert

    Adoption Home Study Services of Arizona offers a monthly support group for those who have placed a child for adoption OR those who are considering their options. This group is a safe place to get support and know that you are not alone. It’s for any expectant mother considering her options, birth mothers, and a support person of their choice.

    The group meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. No cost to attend. Additional post-adoption support services include: Private Facebook Group for birth mothers only, individual support and education through the adoption process, outreach opportunities

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California

  • Lifetime Healing Birth Mother Support Group – Anaheim

    This group meets in Anaheim every 2nd Sunday of the month at 6pm. Any birth mother is welcome.

    Call, text, or email Katie for more information

Florida

  • SEEN Birthmother Healing Program – Vero Beach

    Calling all Birthmothers in Vero Beach! Embrace, Empower, Connect

    Join our SEEN Birthmother Support Group, a nurturing community just for you. Share your journey, find support, and build lifelong connections with others who understand. Together, let’s celebrate the strength and love that define birth mothers. You’re not alone. Your story matters.

    Start your empowering journey with us beginning on January 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served.

  • SEEN Birthmother Healing Program – Winter Park

    Calling all Birthmothers in Central Florida! Embrace, Empower, Connect

    Join our SEEN Birthmother Support Group, a nurturing community just for you. Share your journey, find support, and build lifelong connections with others who understand. Together, let’s celebrate the strength and love that define birth mothers. You’re not alone. Your story matters.

    Start your empowering journey with us beginning on January 17, 2024, at 6:30 PM! Light refreshments will be served.

  • A Women’s Pregnancy Center Birthmother Support Group – Tallahassee

    A Women’s Pregnancy Center is pleased to offer a support group for birth moms at any stage in their placement journey. The support group meets once a month on varying dates and at varying times in accordance with what works well with birth moms’ schedules. Please contact Sherri Daume for the next meeting time and location.

  • Placement from the Heart Support Group – Port Orange

    Placement from the Heart is a local birth parent support group providing peer support and mentoring to all birth parents. We have tailored-made events for any individual that has been touched by adoption placement. If you are looking for a group of women who understand how you are feeling, Placement from the Heart is for you.

    Adoption-minded women, women who are in the middle of their adoption plan, and women that have placed their child are invited to come and share a relaxed afternoon of good food and conversation. “Nothing is off-limits,” you will hear us talk about everything from morning sickness to new hairstyles! You can be yourself, just sit back and listen or jump in and ask a question.

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  • Bethany’s Birthmother Support Group

    Adoption is a lifelong journey. You may find that you need support after an adoption is finalized. Bethany Christian Services understands and offers support groups for birth parents to share their experiences and lean on each other for strength and encouragement.

    Contact the office for details on upcoming meetings.

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  • Birthmother Support of West Central

    Be seen. Be heard. Be Valued. This group meets on the third Monday of every month.

    Text Karen for more details.

Georgia

  • SEEN Birthmother Healing Program – Stockbridge

    This group meets the last Wednesday of every month at The Bridge Wellness South (100 Eagles Walk Stockbridge, GA 30281).

    Contact Carol Corban for more details.

Illinois

  • On Your Feet Foundation

    On Your Feet Foundation’s birth mom retreats started nearly 20 years ago and are among the longest running and most consistent anywhere in the country. Run for birth moms by birth moms, every woman at the retreat, whether a facilitator or participant, is a birth mom. Our retreats are the one place where everyone understands each other because they have lived the same life-changing experience.

    Full details and registration dates/deadlines can be found below.

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Indiana

  • SEEN Birthmother Healing Program – Evansville

    Calling all Birthmothers in Evansville, Indiana! Embrace, Empower, Connect

    Join our monthly SEEN Birthmother Support Group, a nurturing community just for you. Share your journey, find support, and build lifelong connections with others who understand. Together, let’s celebrate the strength and love that define birthmothers. You’re not alone. Your story matters. Start your empowering journey with us!

    Hosted by: Right To Life of SW Indiana
    Location: Trotter’s House of Evansville
    4924 Plaza E Blvd
    Evansville, In 47715

    Start date: January 9, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 PM (meets every 2nd Thursday of the month)
    For more information, contact Genny.

  • Gifts of Grace Adoption Support Center – Lafayette

    Gifts of Grace Adoption Support Center is offering a birth mom support group on the first Tuesday of every month. We have a mixture of in-person and virtual meetings. For more information, please reach out.

Kansas

  • Catholic Diocese of Wichita’s Birth Mom Support Group – Wichita

    The Catholic Diocese of Wichita offers a monthly support group that meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm. No cost to attend. It is open to the public but currently for birth mothers only.

    Additional post-adoption support services include: private Facebook group for birth moms only, one-on-one counseling services, fall event with birth families and adoptive families, and an annual holiday party.

  • Adoption Option’s Birthparent Support Group – Overland Park

    Adoption Option, Inc. has an active birth parent support group that meets on the last Tuesday of every month from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Kansas office. The group is open to all birth parents who’ve made adoption plans for their children as well as to those who are pregnant and are considering adoption or are in the process of making adoption plans for their babies.

    It can be very helpful to talk to others who are or have been in similar situations.

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Minnesota

  • Christian Adoption Services

    We provide one-on-one meetings to birth moms focusing on the following themes:

    Grief & Triggers, Future & Goal Planning, Resilience, Disappointment, Personal Narrative, Owning your Story, Gratitude & Forgiveness

Missouri

  • Choosing Love

    Choosing Love is a ministry that offers support, encouragement and uplifts birth moms! We also host a yearly brunch that honors birth moms every November! If you need another birth mom to talk to don’t hesitate to reach out.

  • Lutheran Children and Family Services

    LFCS Birth Mother Support Services welcomes any woman who has placed a child for adoption. We alternate monthly between virtual and in-person gatherings in 4 locations in MO. Join us to connect with other women with shared experiences!

    Please contact Evelyn for details.

Nevada

  • SEEN Birthmother Healing Program – Reno

    This group will begin meeting on July 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Real Choices Women’s Center Meetings (5335 Reno Corporate Drive, Reno, NV 89511).

    Contact Treion Daily for more details.

North Carolina

North Dakota

  • Christian Adoption Services

    We provide one-on-one meetings to birth moms focusing on the following themes:

    Grief & Triggers, Future & Goal Planning, Resilience, Disappointment, Personal Narrative, Owning your Story, Gratitude & Forgiveness

Ohio

  • Caring for Kids, Inc.

    We provide support groups in two locations, Akron and Columbus. Our Akron support group meets the 2nd Saturday of every month at 1:00pm. Our Columbus support group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. All birth mothers are welcome.

    Please contact Anna for more details.

Oklahoma

  • SEEN Birthmother Healing Program – Tulsa

    Calling all Birthmothers in Tulsa, Oklahoma! Embrace, Empower, Connect. Start your empowering journey with us!

    Join our SEEN Birthmother Support Group, a nurturing community just for you. Share your journey, find support, and build lifelong connections with others who understand. Together, let’s celebrate the strength and love that define birthmothers. You’re not alone. Your story matters.

    Location: Crisis Pregnancy Outreach, 10207 E. 61st St. Tulsa, Start date: January 23 (will meet every fourth week of the month), Time: 6:30-8:00 PM

  • Deaconess’s Common Threads Birth Mother Retreat – Oklahoma City

    Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption, is a premier, care-oriented adoption agency serving women and families all across Oklahoma. They provide annual birth mother retreats to honor and support women who have made the courageous choice for adoption.

    The staff at Deaconess are committed to providing lifelong services to birth families. It is normal to experience mixed feelings after placing a child for adoption. Many birth parents have questions about how to communicate with others who may be not understanding of their adoption decision.

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  • Crisis Pregnancy Outreach’s Birth Mother Support Group – Tulsa

    You are not alone, this group meets every Tuesday evening at 7pm for fellowship and support. Hope. Happiness. Love. Understanding. It may not feel like it now, but these things are within your reach.

    Join us for support and find women who love you and want to walk alongside you on your adoption journey.

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  • Deaconess’s Common Threads Support Group – Oklahoma City

    Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption, is a premier, care-oriented adoption agency serving women and families all across Oklahoma. The following are the Post-Adoption Services they offer:

    Search & Reunion – Whether you are a parent seeking your placed child or an adopted child seeking your birth parents or relatives, Deaconess can help. We offer search and reunion services tailored to your situation. Call us today to learn more about how we can help.

    The staff at Deaconess are committed to providing lifelong services to birth families. It is normal to experience mixed feelings after placing a child for adoption. Many birth parents have questions about how to communicate with others who may be not understanding of their adoption decision.

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Oregon

  • Northwest Birthmom Group – Portland

    The Northwest Birthmom Group was created to support and empower other birth mothers in their journey through friendship, love, strength, and support. This group is specifically for women who have placed a child for adoption. Jessica and Chelsea, birthmothers themselves, know firsthand the need for support and welcome those with open arms. All ages and placement dates welcome.

    This birth mom support group meets in Portland the last Thursday of every month from 7:00-8:30pm. Follow their Facebook page for location changes.

Tennessee

  • SEEN Birthmother Healing Program – Memphis

    Making a life plan for your baby was one of the most difficult roads you ever walked. You know that adoption is a beautiful, life-affirming choice, but it’s not easy.

    We want any birth mother needing support to walk with us through our SEEN study. Our group will start March 13th, 2023, 6:00 PM at Life Choices (5575 Raleigh LaGrange Road Memphis, TN 38134). Dinner will be provided. We will meet the second Monday of each month.

    Contact Melissa Mathis for more details.

  • Bethany’s Birthmother Support Group – Nashville

    Adoption is a lifelong journey. You may find that you need support after an adoption is finalized. Bethany Christian Services understands and offers support groups for birth parents to share their experiences and lean on each other for strength and encouragement.

    A group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm.

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  • Bethany’s Birthmother Support Group – Knoxville

    Adoption is a lifelong journey. You may find that you need support after an adoption is finalized. Bethany Christian Services understands and offers support groups for birth parents to share their experiences and lean on each other for strength and encouragement.

    A group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

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Texas

  • Birth Mom Bridge Ministries

    To learn more information about their annual birth mother retreats, visit their website.

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  • The Table – Dallas/Fort Worth

    A support group for birth parents currently meeting over Zoom on the third Thursday of the month at 7 PM CST.

    Lacy and Katie met at a support group for birth mothers. After a while, they began to notice birth parents were not taking advantage of the resources available to them. They wanted to find a way to change this and help more birth parents find support. Not long after, The Table was born – a place where birth parents can find support in each other and in a casual setting, not a therapeutic one.

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  • Texas Christian Adoptions Support Group – Southlake

    This support group is held either in person (if requested) or over Zoom. For more information, contact Andrea.

  • AdoptionWorks Support Group – Dallas/Fort Worth

    AdoptionWorks has partnered with Lifetime Healing to provide a support group for birth mothers.

    This support group is for women at any stage in post-placement, and they meet on the fourth Thursday of every month from 6:30-8:30 PM. There is no cost to attend.

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  • New Life Adoption’s Support Group – Tomball

    An open support group for birth mothers (who have placed a baby for adoption with our agency, any other agency, or private adoption) and pregnant women considering adoption.

    The group meets quarterly and provides peer support and counseling.

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  • Aggieland’s Post Adoption Support – College Station

    Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach believes adoption is a lifelong journey. We are here to support you through the process of placement and after the adoption has been finalized. APO understands the needs of birth mothers and the need to share their experiences and gain support and encouragement from other birth parents. This group is for women who are considering adoption and women who have already placed their child into an adoptive family.

    Additional post-adoption support services include a private Facebook group for birth moms only, one-on-one counseling services, support when meeting with adoptive families, and occasional special events.

  • Birth Parent Support Group at Catholic Charities – Dallas

    This birth parent support group offers emotional support for people at all stages of the life-long adoption process. It’s an opportunity to connect with other birth parents and share stories. It’s facilitated by a licensed adoption professional, who is also a birth mother.

    – Free support group

    – Family members welcome

    – Meetings begin at 5:45

Virginia

  • Catholic Charities of Arlington’s Support Group – Arlington

    This birth mother support group, hosted by Catholic Charities of Arlington, meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. It’s an open monthly support group for women of all ages and faiths and there’s no cost to attend. It is for birth mothers only. Other available services include:

    – Private Facebook Page for Birth Mothers
    – One-on-One Counseling
    – Annual Birth Mother’s Day Picnic
    – Annual Christmas Party

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  • Bethany’s Birthmother Support Group

    Adoption is a lifelong journey. You may find that you need support after an adoption is finalized. Bethany Christian Services understands and offers support groups for birth parents to share their experiences and lean on each other for strength and encouragement.

    Contact the office for details on upcoming meetings.

    Visit Site

Washington

  • SEEN Birthmother Healing Program – Puyallup

    Embrace, Empower, Connect

    Join our SEEN Birthmother Support Group, a nurturing community just for you.  Share your journey, find support, and build lifelong connections with others who understand.  Together, let’s celebrate the strength and love that define birthmothers.  You’re not alone.  Your story matters.

    Start your empowering journey with us!

    Location: Thrive Church Puyallup 2804 16th Ave NW, Puyallup, WA 98371
    Start Date: September 14, 10:00 am
    Time: 5:30-7:30 PM

Wisconsin

  • Wisconsin Family Connections Center In Person Support Group

    This group is open to all birth parents who have had a child placed for adoption, no matter what type of adoption or agency involved. Come ask your questions and meet others who share a similar story. It does not matter how long ago you placed. Feel free to bring a support person if you would like. Note that in the summer months, the group meets outside.

    This group will meet on the second Tuesday of every other month (even months – February, April….) and will be facilitated by Karla. If you have any questions, please contact kmeyer@cclse.org or ldeering@cclse.org. Please register for further details.

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Wyoming

  • SEEN Birthmother Healing Program – Sheridan

    Embrace, Empower, Connect

    Join our SEEN Birthmother Support Group, a nurturing community just for you.  Share your journey, find support, and build lifelong connections with others who understand.  Together, let’s celebrate the strength and love that define birthmothers.  You’re not alone.  Your story matters.

    Start your empowering journey with us!

    Location: Legacy Pregnancy Center, 847 Coffeen Ave., Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
    Start Date: March 13th, 2024 (will meet the second Wednesday of each month)
    Time: 5:30-7:30 PM

What others are saying about support…

“Being in this support group has really helped me through my adoption. I have these other women, who know exactly how I’m feeling, to talk to. They have given me great advice whenever I ask for it. They can tell you what they went through and how they handled a certain situation. I would recommend this group because birth moms need other birth moms to talk to. It’s not that they aren’t able to talk to their friends or family, but having someone who knows how you’re feeling and how they have handled a situation can be so helpful. At every meeting, I feel like we are one big family. We laugh, we cry, we can be ourselves with each other. This group makes me realize that I made the best decision by choosing adoption.”

- Brittney

“Support was something I never thought was necessary for me. Being adopted made me think that I could handle being a birth mom without feeling anything but happy. It took me four years to finally step into the birth mom support group at Gladney, but guess what? I was so wrong! Being in the support group washes me with this joy that is overwhelmingly beautiful. Just being around women who share this amazing commonality with me, envelopes me in comfort. To hear the stories of strength, joy, and tears, empowers me and lets me know that I don’t have to face the world alone. At Gladney’s support group, even if I don’t need to get anything off my chest, it’s wonderful to be able to fellowship with such selfless and influential women. Not everyone understands our journey, but when I walk through those doors, they do, and it’s a completely judgement-free zone to just be myself. Sometimes we just need that support to grow us, and I’m so thankful for Gladney providing that to birth moms just like me.”

- Katie

“An active member of a parish, a mother, grandmother, and widow. I am also a birth mother who placed my firstborn child for adoption. One never knows a person’s life story, whether that individual is sitting next to you at Mass, standing in front of you at the grocer’s checkout counter, or coaching your daughter’s softball team. Being a birth mother is not something that one shouts from the rooftop but it is a very important part of one’s life story. This past spring I attended “After the Gift,” a retreat for birth mothers who have placed their babies for adoption. I, along with other birth mothers, was facilitated by a counselor, other past participants, as well as a priest. I explored my feelings, good or bad, acknowledged my experiences, and gave thanks for what I had done. I explored and discovered where life had taken me and what God has in store for me. I was treated like a queen at times with special gifts, quiet times, a birthday cake and art projects. A special Mass/Service on Sunday morning was celebrated to honor all of us attending birth mothers. This retreat healed old wounds and helped me to begin to establish a God-centered direction in my life.”

- Debra

“Something wonderful happens when birth mothers get together. What once was secret, hidden and buried deep within becomes a common thread that binds them together. During the “After the Gift” retreats, this instant connection begins on Friday night and continues to grow throughout the weekend. In this safe environment, birthmothers are free to express all of their emotions and offer support to each other. After the Gift is a jewel in the Diocese of Wichita … offered as a gift … to birthmothers of all ages.”

- Carolyn

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