A variety of professionally facilitated support groups offer effective parenting techniques and strategies as well as a wealth of information, encouragement and support for each family’s unique situation. RPCC provides quality on-site childcare and dinner during some support groups, allowing parents to freely and fully participate and enabling their children to develop a supportive peer group of children with similar family situations. Pre-registration required. Call (845) 358-2702.

Adoptive Families

A support group for families that have been touched by adoption. Join other adoptive parents in an informal discussion regarding all topics of adoption. The group welcomes those waiting for referrals, those wondering if adoption is the their journey and adoptees. Meetings take place bi-monthly in the evening. Call (845) 358-2702 ext. 16 for more information.

When: 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30-8pm.
Where: Nyack Library, Nyack.
Registration information: $20 per session.  Childcare available.
Facilitated by Katie Berry, LCSW

Parents of Teens and Tweens

Parenting an adolescent can be a roller coater ride - so come and discuss the ups and downs of raising an adolescent/pre-adolescent. The group covers issues such as setting limits, establishing trust, fostering independence, encouraging competence and accountability, and communicating effectively between parents and teens.

When: Every other Monday, 6:45-8:45pm
Where: Riverview Nursery School, Nyack
Registration information: Fee: $20 per session. Childcare not available.
Facilitated by Katie Berry, LCSW

Parent Support Group at Head Start

Come participate in a dynamic discussion, discuss strategies, and share your parenting experiences with others. This is a drop-in program open to the community. (Spanish translation provided.) All parents are welcome. Includes art therapy activities for children. Co-sponsored by RPCC, Head Start of Rockland and the Nyack Public Schools’ Family Resource Center.

When: Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Where: Head Start in Nyack, 85 Depew Avenue.
Registration information: FREE. Includes Art Therapy for kids.

Call (845) 358-2702 for more information.
Facilitated by Kimberly Cross.

This Group is sponsored in part by: The County of Rockland, The Target Foundation and Orange & Rockland Utilities.