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Birthparent Services

BirthmomsConnect

Monthly Virtual Birthparent Support Groups

Our BirthmomsConnect support calls are held via Zoom and available to anyone who has given birth to a child, anywhere, no matter their affiliation with On Your Feet Foundation or when they placed. The only requirements to participate are as follows:

1. You gave birth to and placed a child for adoption, and your placement is final.

2. You agree to be respectful at all times.

3. What is said in the group remains in the group.


To participate, please download the Zoom app. Registration is required to join the calls.

Please note: BirthmomsConnect Calls are open to anyone who has given birth to and placed a child for adoption. If you are an adoption professional, social worker, birthfather, or other individual who is interested in learning more about our virtual support groups, please contact Jennifer Adams. Do not register for the calls. This is a safe space and we ask you to be respectful of that.

If you are a birthparent of color, LGBTQIA+ individual, birthfather, or birth family member and are interested in a support call specifically for individuals who share your story and experience, please let us know by sending an email to Jennifer Adams.


On Your Feet Foundation is committed to fostering a community that celebrates the uniquely individual experiences that have brought each of us to adoption. We strive to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive space in order to create a culture of safety and belonging for all of our stakeholders, one in which each voice is valued and heard.


2023 MODERATED CALLS:

Open to all birthparents who have given birth to a child, our moderated Zoom Support Calls are held on the first Tuesday and second Thursday of each month.

On Your Feet case management and retreat staff moderate each call and each month has a new theme. Discussion materials will be shared during the month to help enhance each week's call. Birthparents are welcome to join any and all calls no matter their affiliation with On Your Feet or where they live.


First Tuesdays :: 1PM CST | 2PM EST | 11AM PST

January 3rd | February 7th | March 7th | April 4th | May 2nd | June 6th

August 8th | September 5th | October 3rd | November 7th | December 5th

*No July Tuesday Call due to 4th of July


Second Thursdays :: 8PM CST | 9PM EST | 6PM PST

January 12th | February 9th | March 9th | April 13th | May 11th | June 8th

July 13th | August 10th | September 14th | October 12th | November 9th | December 14th


Drop-In Calls :: Thursdays* 8PM CST | 9PM EST | 6PM PST

The 1st, 3rd and 4th Thursday of each month are drop-in-calls, meaning that there is no specific topic being discussed and it is an opportunity for birthparents to connect and talk. Please remember to listen and be respectful of one another. This call may be moderated by an On Your Feet staff member and any concerns will be brought to the attention of Case Management staff.

*Please note, there will not be a drop-in call on Thanksgiving.


Navigating Closed/Reunion Adoptions Support Calls :: 3rd Wednesdays 7PM CST | 8PM EST | 5PM PST

Held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7PM CST and led by birthmom and retreat facilitator Robyn Whitlock, our "Navigating Closed/Reunion Adoptions" call is for birthparents who placed in closed adoptions (reunion is optional). 

December 21st | January 18th | February 15th | March 15th | April 19th | May 17th | June 21st

July 19th | August 16th | September 20th | October 19th | November 15th | December 20th


BirthmomsConnect Registration

Please note:

  • Download the Zoom app. In order to participate in the calls, you will need a Zoom account.
  • You only need to register once. The links remain the same for each call. If you have registered already, but are unable to find the Zoom link, please email Jennifer.
First Name *
Last Name *
Country
Address Line 1
City *
State/Province *
Postal Code *
As a person who has placed a child for adoption, how do you identify?
What are your pronouns:
Race/Ethnicity (Check all that apply):
What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Date of Placement(s):
What agency or attorney did you use?

What Call(s) Would You Like to Register for?
Is your agency a Birthparent Support Alliance Member?
How did you find out about On Your Feet?

Thank you for recognizing the importance of post-placement support: