This group will run concurrently with the in-person Eastern Hudson Valley Caregiver Connection Group. Each month will center around a different theme/topic, which will also be explored in the caregiver connection group. Possible topics might include, identity, friendships, mental health, or emotional regulation techniques. No matter the topic, our facilitators will encourage youth to play an active role in determining the group topics, activities, and discussions.
The Youth Hangouts will be facilitated by AGAPE staff with lived experience (adults who grew up in adoptive, foster or kinship care).
Important: All virtual and in-person youth adoptee, kinship, guardianship group participants’ parents/caregivers must be active and enrolled AGAPE families. Please email Trudy Kent, MSW (
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Capacity: There is no participant capacity but parents/caregivers must register their child(ren) so we can ensure we have the correct amount of youth facilitators in attendance.
The youth group and the parent group both are held at the same time and place, so parents and kids can both get the connection they need! We can’t wait to see you!
2024 Schedule:
Mon. August 5th from 6:30-8:30 pm
No meeting in September due to Labor Day
Mon. October 7th from 6:30-8:30 pm
Mon. November 4th from 6:30-8:30 pm
Mon. December 2nd from 6:30-8:30 pm
Light Snacks and Water Will be Provided!
Family’s AGAPE enrollment required
Visit affcny.org/rsvp to register now!
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