come as you are

Family Support

foster, kinship, and adoptive families

Family Support by City Without Orphans

Family Support is a branch of City Without Orphans dedicated to coming alongside foster, kinship, and adoptive families through education, practical resources, and meaningful community. We equip and encourage caregivers, create opportunities for connection and rest, and help families build the support systems they need to thrive.

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Who Can Use It?

Foster, kinship, and adoptive families, adult adoptees, and former foster youth seeking connection, education, encouragement, or practical support. Whether preparing for the journey, navigating everyday challenges, or facing a difficult season, we’re here to offer support before needs become crises. We also partner with social workers, churches, and agencies to help families access care and build lasting support systems.

Why It Matters

Caring for children takes more than love. It takes education, practical resources, opportunities for rest, and a community to lean on. By coming alongside families early and throughout their journey, we help strengthen caregivers, prevent isolation, and create more stable, connected homes where children and families can thrive.

Caregivers talking together in a coffee shop lounge
a place to find your people

Support Groups & Parent Community

Parenting through foster care, kinship, and adoption brings unique joys and challenges. Our support groups create space for caregivers to connect with others who understand, share experiences, ask questions, and build lasting relationships. You don’t have to be in crisis to find a community that walks alongside you.

  • Connect with people who understand
  • Share experiences and ask questions
  • Build relationships that last
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more ways we walk alongside you

Other Ways We Support Families

Moms Groups & Parent Cafés

Welcoming spaces for honest conversation, encouragement, and friendship. Whether gathering over coffee or connecting with other moms, caregivers can share experiences, learn from one another, and know they’re not alone.

Kinship Family Support

Grandparents, relatives, and other kinship caregivers play an important role in providing stability for children. We help connect these families with practical resources, encouragement, and a community that understands their unique journey.

Education & Coaching

From Foster & Adoption 101 and TBRI training to individual coaching, conferences, and retreats, we help caregivers gain practical tools, deepen their understanding, and feel more equipped for the journey ahead.

Respite Nights & Childcare

Every caregiver needs opportunities to rest. Through respite nights and childcare support, we help create space for parents to recharge, connect with others, and care for themselves while their children are cared for in a safe, supervised setting.

before, during, and after

Support for Every Season of Family Life

You don’t have to wait until things feel overwhelming to reach out. Whether you’re preparing to welcome a child, navigating new challenges, or simply looking for people who understand, we’re here to walk alongside you with education, resources, and community.

upcoming gatherings & trainings

Find Your Next Place to Connect

From support groups and parent gatherings to workshops, conferences, and retreats, there are opportunities throughout the year to learn, connect, and find encouragement.

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we’d love to hear from you

You Don’t Have to Walk Alone

Whether you’re looking for support, hoping to connect with other families, or helping someone find the resources they need, we’d love to hear from you.

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