There are opportunities and spaces both within BCPS and the community to connect, listen and share. Many of the spaces are virtual and meet regularly. Below are just a few!

Parent Connection

Elementary

This group for parents of elementary age children and meets virtually every Monday at 10:30am for an hour.

The group is facilitated by the BCPS Family Support Resource Teacher, Ramsey Mihavetz who guides the discussion around shared experiences, available resources, and helpful tips.

Family Support Wednesdays

Birth to Five

This group meets virtually every Wednesday (English at 10am & 1pm and Spanish at 11:15am & 3pm). The group is for parents and caregivers of young children from birth to age 5, with developmental delays.

The groups are facilitated by BCPS Family Support Liaisons, Debbie Page and Edna Quintero.

Autism Caregiver Support Meeting

All ages

This group provides a psychoeducational opportunity for caregivers to gain support and awareness about their own parenting skills, gain tips for self-care, while learning about resources in the school and community as well as strategies to support both their own self-care and the growth of their children.

Spanish interpretation provided.

Parents Place of Maryland Coffee & Conversations

All disabilities

Parents of children Grades 1-5 meets the first Thursday of each month at 12:00pm.

Parents of children Birth to K meet the first Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm.

Café y Conversaciones

El tercer miércoles de cada mes 1:00 PM

Parents of students in middle & high school meet the first Monday of each month at 12:00pm

The Arc Baltimore

All disabilities

The groups below are all held in person at the main office.

7215 York Road, 21212

They host:

• A Dad's Group
• Mom to Mom Group
• Sibshops: activities for siblings
• Lasting Bonds: for adult siblings

Do you speak another language? Your Google account may already give you access to live caption translations. Try joining one of our virtual trainings and see if the translation tool is available to you—it’s worth exploring!