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26 Meetup Groups match “Foster Parenting” near Los Angeles, CA
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Welcome to the Orange County Adoptive Parents Group. What is the purpose of this meetup? To meet other adoptive parents and for our children to meet other adoptees Who should join? Anyone who has adopted or is in the process of adopting Why join us? To make lasting friendships and memories Please see our About Us section for more information.
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Whether you are waiting to be matched, recently adopted or long time parents of an adoptive/foster care child or more, this group is designed as a safe place for all adoptive parents to share their unique journey with other adoptive parents & their families. To also give insight & guidance on how they are raising their child & any challenges they may face with family & society. This group is accepting of all parents, married, single, straight or gay. We will meet in fun places & do fun things. …
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Catholic Singles Network is a Catholic lay ministry that introduces good Catholic men and women to each other, based on their common interests and positive values. This is a positive "friendship service". THERE ARE MANY CATHOLIC SINGLES READY TO MEET EACHOTHER! WE HOST UPSCALE EVENTS & SOCIALS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Dances, Mixers, Professional Networking, Out-door Activities, Bible Study Sessions Volunteerism, and Philanthropic Opportunities to meet new people. Hiking Outtings, Beach Luau …
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Our group is organized to foster relationships specifically with those of our similar lifestyle and philosophy. It can be invaluable for children to see others who are the same as them instead of always being the “outsiders”. Meet with other parents and let our veggie children form strong relationships with others like them. Meetings at least twice a month, and will include: Playdates Nature Hikes Potlucks and Picnics Special Events such as visits to the local animal sanctuaries, holiday part …
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THIS MEETUP IS CLOSED. WE HAVE MERGED WITH THE LA FILM & TV MEETUP AT www.meetup.com/indiefilm-169/. PLEASE JOIN US! The Women Helping Women in Entertainment ™MeetUpis an extension of ourorganization, Women Helping Women™in Entertainment Network (WHW) (http://WHWNETWORK.com), which provides unparalleled opportunities for women (and progressive, like-minded men) in the entertainment industry. WHW exists for the purposeof supporting, assisting, and empowering women in entertainment, and for the m …
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THIS MEETUP IS CLOSED. WE HAVE MERGED WITH THE LA FILM & TV MEETUP AT www.meetup.com/indiefilm-169/. PLEASE JOIN US! The Women in Entertainment ™MeetUpis an extension of ourorganization, Women Helping Women™in Entertainment Network (WHW) (http://WHWNETWORK.com), which provides unparalleled opportunities for women (and progressive, like-minded men) in the entertainment industry. WHW exists for the purposeof supporting, assisting, and empowering women in entertainment, and for the mutual benefit, …
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Discover Partnership - with compassion, understanding and the ability to get what you need with less effort and more satisfaction for both of you. PAX Programs is in the business of educating women about men, and men about women. We seek to illuminate the instinctive behaviors of both men and women that may be limiting our partnerships at home, at work and in the world. PAX, the Latin word for “peace” and an acronym for Partnership, Adoration and Xtasy, fosters peace between the sexes by provid …
Do you relentlessly pursue personal growth? Do you feel compelled to help others? Are you compassionate and sensitive to other people's feelings? Are you a "big picture" person? Do you prefer meaningful/substantive conversation? Do you feel like you have a sense of mission? Do you have deep feelings that you fear no one else truly understands? Do you prize friendly cooperation? If you do, you may be an iNtuitive Feeler (NF). --==PURPOSE OF GROUP==-- Myers-Briggs (MBTI) iNtuitive Feelers (NF) / K …
The TCM Classic Movie Fan Club is targeted to Southern California viewers of the Turner Classic Movie network (though we are a fan group and NOT directly affiliated with TCM or its parent company Time Warner). Members of our free, non-commercial group will have the chance to attend classic movie outings and see these films on the big screen in an audience setting with other like-minded TCM viewers and classic movie buffs throughout Southern California (and especially in the greater Los Angeles a …
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Doesn't it seem like it can be hard to meet other moms and dads who think about the world the way you do??? Well, we are an exciting group of families who are raising vegan, vegetarian, and clean-eating kids, looking to meet others in the area! We are a VERY open minded group and have members with many different interests, including clean-eating, gluten-free diets, organic food, different parenting styles, etc. We look forward to building a community and network of lasting friendships for year …
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Do you want to raise your children to be kind to animals? Would your younger child enjoy playing at the playground with other kids their age, while at the same time getting to pet some friendly, sociable bunnies and talk with trained big-kid volunteers about the best ways to be kind and compassionate to pets and other animals? Or would your older child like to talk with us about how to get started towards a career in veterinary medicine or animal welfare? Then this is the meet-up group for yo …
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Any individual that is interested to meet to talk about any facet of adoption. If you're an adoptee, a birth parent, adoptive parent, etc. I would like to start this group because I myself am an adoptee who has been reunited with my bio family, and have always been happy with my adopted family. My husband and I plan to adopt also, which is another element in my story. I have run into others who always wished there was a support group but no one could ever find one. So, here I am starting one...a …
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This is a group for anyone that has a child currently enrolled in ALPOE. This group has been started to foster a community among the parents of the children currently enrolled in ALPOE. Joining this group is strictly optional for all parents. All of the Family Field Trip events are optional and NOT a part of A Little Patch of Earth curriculum. They are simply outings that have been organized for your family's enrichment and enjoyment. Each family is responsible for your own child's safety, super …
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POSII (\ˈpä-sē\) A group for parents in the Irvine Stonegate community to connect - to meet neighbors, make friends, plan playdates to take advantage of our playgrounds and pools or explore local attractions, and find like-aged kids and like-minded parents. A resource to exchange information, possibly voice concerns, and foster a true neighborhood, for the good of our kids (and help ourselves in the process). Dads and working parents are welcome! Meetups will be planned for evenings and weeken …
We are friendly, dedicated and motivated group of business owners and managers looking to network, refer business, and mastermind with like-minded business owners and managers. If your target market is primarily other businesses (B2B), we invite you to come and check out our growing, vibrant group. We allow more than one person per profession to foster collaboration and offer choices when referring. Unlike other networking groups with parent organizations dictating burdensome rules and hefty due …
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This group is for parents who are interested in learning how to nurture their child's intelligence, deepen focus, end power struggles, find support and build community together. Comprehensive written materials will be available along with one on one personal consulting for your specific needs. We will look at education, tears, tantrums & indignation and all the ways in which we can support the full potential in our children. This group is great for all parents, parents of children with learning …
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Reaching out to Orange County "families" (meaning any make-up, singles, couples, fosters, etc.) with teens who wish to expand their social networks. Not a lot of rules and requirements to conform to to be in the group; simply those raising teens who wish to make friends for themselves and their teens. We hope to get out at least once a month for family and friend fun.
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Would you like to meet and socialize with more twins and multiples? You’re not alone! Join other twins and multiples, friends and family included, to build friendships, learn, share and grow. This meet-up was started by identical twins, Jennifer & Jessica, to provide a social venue to share knowledge and experiences about twins and multiples. You’re welcome to join if you know a twin or are a twin or multiple, parents of twins or multiples, expecting twins or multiples, friends or have twin(s) o …
A monthly open support group free for all members of the Adoption Constellation: Natural Parents, Adoptees, Former Foster Youth, Foster Parents, Legal Guardians, & Adoptive Parents. A place for the Adoption & Foster Care community to come together to share stories, thoughts, feelings, ideas, receive psycho-education, process grief/loss, and build strong bonds/connections. The group is facilitated by Adoptions/Foster Care Psychotherapist, Adult Adoptee Jeanette Yoffe, MFT and Guest co-facilitator …
This is a group for moms, dads, foster parents, guardians, anyone who holds a space in their lives and hearts for kids they care for... and it is also a connection for their kids! If you are committed to nurturing your family and self (spiritually, emotionally and physically), and are interested in parenting and self-care (Yoga, meditation, personal empowerment) classes, workshops and meetups in which child activities are also provided, we look forward to connecting with you and holding a specia …
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This is a group for adoptive families. Are you a adoptive parent who wants there kids to know and befriend other adopted kids. Do you as parents want to share your experience and be understood? Are you looking to be part of a community with other adoptive families. Then this is the group for you. My hope is that adopted parents and kids alike can share in the similarity of being part of a adoptive family. Let's get together for affordable activities in our neighborhood, like going to storytime a …
We are a small resource center in Atwater Village that offers support, evidence based education, and community connection to parents at any stage of their journey. Whether trying to conceive, in the process of adoption, pregnant, parents of a new baby, or seasoned parents, we offer classes, workshops and support groups to make the amazing and difficult task of being a family better.
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We are currently a group of families in the Ladera Ranch area who have grown their family through adoption. Our kids ages range from 0 to 6 and we currently hold monthly playdates in the area. We are interested in growing so that we can add more playdates and family gatherings. We welcome any family from any area! Come one... come all!
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Adventures in Adoption is a group for people currently going through the adoption process; whether you are completing your home study, waiting to be matched, or waiting to bring your child home. It is a chance to create friendships, share your stories, and have some fun with others going through similar experiences. We meet once a month to eat, see movies, go to the beach, etc.
This group is intended for new moms (2012/2013) and expecting moms (2013/2014) who want to get together with our children on the weekends. This group is hopefully here to foster new relationships with other moms and children in West Los Angeles. LA is a big city with tons of fun activities for tiny tots, and sometimes we just need a few friends to go there with us! We are open and supportive of both working and stay at home parents, while the majority of the events will be geared towards fun wee …
Licensed Clinical Social Workers, child development specialists, mothers, and BabySpace co-founders Caren Gitlin and Jessica Battaini offer a unique supportive Parent and Me community for parents to transition into their new and exciting roles, embrace parenthood, and build confidence in their parenting skills. BabySpace offers a distinctive nurturing group environment in which parents and babies learn, play, connect and have fun. Weekly groups provide parents a designated time to share experien …
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