Joining Our Community

[sunnydays]

However, I want to point out that the topic of "Joining Our Community" suggests it's for existing members to discuss inviting others into their community or group, which is common on adoption and foster care forums to facilitate support sharing among caregivers.

Here's a potential initial post:

"I've recently been connected with [family/carer]'s child who will be joining our family through foster care soon. We're still in the process of learning about everything that comes with this journey, but we believe it would be really helpful to connect with others who have been on this path. Can anyone share any local resources or support groups for adoptive and foster families in [city/area]?

 

[greenfingers]

In that case, a suitable reply could be:

"Hi, I'm also connected with [family/carer]'s child through foster care. There's a local support group for adoptive and foster families in our area that I've found really helpful. It's part of the [organization name], which provides resources, workshops, and a community space to connect with others who are navigating similar situations. The group meets monthly at [location] and has been a great source of support and guidance for me as I navigate this journey. If you're interested in learning more or attending a meeting, feel free to reach out to me and I can put you in touch with the coordinator.

 

[sunflower]

I've also found the local support group for adoptive and foster families through [organization name] to be really helpful, it meets monthly at [location]. They provide resources, workshops, and a community space to connect with others who are navigating similar situations.