- Online "Closed" Support Groups - are groups that have the same members for a set number of sessions. (Fee, aid available)
- Online "Open" Support Groups - have an undefined number of group members with new people coming and going on a regular basis. (Free)
- Online Community Connection Sessions- help relieve isolation during the pandemic by connecting with community members and AANE staff. (Free)
- Online Discussion Forums (Free)
Online "Closed" Support Groups
Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Young Children (<12), 9/28/21 - 1/4/22, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET
Online "Closed" Support Group for Parents of Tween Boys & Girls (4th - 9th grades), Tuesdays, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET, 9/14, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 12/7, 12/14, facilitated by Debbie Curtiss
Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (4th-9th grades), 9/14/21 – 12/14/21, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Online "Closed" Support Group for Parents of Tween Boys & Girls (4th - 9th grades), Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET, 9/14, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 11/30, 12/14, 12/28, facilitated by Amanda Bailey
Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (4th-9th grades), 9/14/21 – 12/28/21, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Gender Diverse Youth (14-18), 9/8/21 – 12/15/21, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Online "Closed" Support Group for Parents of High School Girls, Mondays, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET, 9/13, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 12/13, facilitated by Debbie Curtiss
Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of High School Girls, 9/13/21 – 12/13/21, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Online "Closed" Support Group for Parents of High School Girls, Mondays, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM ET, 9/13, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 12/13, facilitated by Nancy Parker, MSW, LICSW.
Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of High School Girls, 9/13/21 – 12/13/21, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM ET
Online "Closed" Support Group for Parents of High School Boys, Mondays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET, 9/13, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, 12/13, facilitated by Bruce Sabian
FILLED – Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of High School Boys, 9/13/21 – 12/13/21, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Online "Closed" Support Group for Parents of High School Boys, Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/23, 12/7, 12/21, facilitated by Stephanie Loo, M.Ed.
Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of High School Boys, 9/14/21 – 12/21/21, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Online "Closed" Support Group for Parents of Transition Age Youth (18-22), Thursdays, 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM ET, 9/2, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16, 1/6, facilitated by Stephanie Loo, M.Ed.
Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Transition Age Youth (18-22), 9/2/21 – 1/6/22, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Online "Closed" Support Group for Parents of Transition Age Youth (18-22), Mondays, 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM ET, 9/13, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, 12/13, facilitated by Stephanie Loo, M.Ed.
Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Transition Age Youth (18-22), 9/13/21 – 12/13/21, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Online "Closed" Support Group for Parents of Transition Age Youth (18-22), Mondays, 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM ET, 9/20, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, facilitated by Brenda Dater
Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Transition Age Youth (18-22), 9/20/21 – 12/13/21, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM ET
If the closed group you are interested in states There are no upcoming events at this time, or if the registration of a program is filled, please sign up for the early notification list. Before a new round of your favorite closed support group begins, we will send you an early email notification. This will give you a chance to register before we open up registration to everyone.
Online "Open" Support Groups
An "Open" Support Group has an undefined number of group members with new people joining from session to session. Online "Open" Support Group for Latinx Parents of Children & Teens, facilitated by Amaya Salas Moggia . This *FREE* group will meet online from 12:30-2:00 PM ET for these Tuesday afternoons :Grupo de Apoyo en Línea para Padres de niños, adolescentes y adultos jóvenes con Autismo/Asperger, 9/7/21, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Online “Open” Support Group for Fathers, 9/29/21, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Online “Open” Support Group for Fathers, 10/27/21, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Online Community Connection Sessions for Parents
Parenting in the time of COVID-19 is especially difficult due to restrictions on normal activity and interaction. If you're unsure how to provide structure with kids out of school, need some self-care, or if you're feeling isolated from other adults and the community drop into our weekly free online Community Connection Sessions to connect with other parents online via Zoom. Sessions will be facilitated by AANE's Child and Teen Services staff who know firsthand the need to maintain a balance for ourselves and our children when life brings the unexpected. Online Community Connection Sessions for Parents of Children, Teens, and Young Adults (through age 22) - Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 PM ETOnline Google Group Discussion Forums for Parents of Children and Teens (through High School)
AANE offers two online Google Groups Discussion Forums for parents: one for Parents of Children and one for Parents of Teens (through high school). Both are moderated by AANE staff. If you would like to join either or both groups (or switch groups), please fill out the form below. Then look for an email invitation, and follow the instructions to set up your account. Once your child graduates from high school, contact info@aane.org to move to the Online Google Group Discussion Forum for Parents of Adults. In order to use the Online Google Group Discussion Forum, a Gmail account is required. If you prefer to remain anonymous as a member of the forum, please create a Gmail account separate from your primary email address. By submitting this form, you are opting in to email communication from AANE. You may update your email preferences at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of AANE emails. If you agree to join then you agree to follow forum guidelines** Parents of young adults who are post-high school should join the Online Discussion Forum for Parents and Families of Post-High School Adults