Monthly Meet Ups
For Foster/Adoptive Families
Jacksonville Family Empowerment Nights are supported in part by Kids Hope Alliance for Duval County families, helping us offer family dinner, a Parent Café training, and age-appropriate activities for foster/adoptive youth ages 0-18. What began as Family Meetups in 2022 has grown into a vital support program for caregivers and youth.
We’re excited to announce a new chapter for Family Empowerment Night! Beginning in September, Fostering Connections is partnering with the Williams Family YMCA in Jacksonville and the YMCA at Flagler Health+ Village in St. Johns County to create even more opportunities for families to connect, learn, and grow together.
Family Empowerment Night brings foster, adoptive, and kinship families together for an evening of dinner, family connection, caregiver support, and age-appropriate activities for children and teens. While caregivers participate in Parent Café conversations designed to build support and strengthen families, children will enjoy activities through the YMCA, and teens will have a space designed specifically for them.
💙 Jacksonville Family Empowerment Night ~ Register HERE
Williams Family YMCA
Held monthly on Fridays
💙 St. Augustine Family Empowerment Night ~ Register HERE
YMCA at Flagler Health+ Village
Held every other month on Saturdays
See below for upcoming dates, monthly topics, and registration information. We can’t wait to welcome your family!
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Each gathering is designed to provide families with a welcoming place to build relationships, find support, and enjoy time together—all while connecting with others who understand the unique experiences of foster care, adoption, and kinship care. We’re thrilled to partner with the YMCA to make Family Empowerment Night an even more enriching experience for the whole family.
2026–2027 Family Empowerment Night Schedule
💙 Jacksonville - Williams Family YMCA | Fridays | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
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September 18, 2026 - Register HERE
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October 16, 2026
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November 6, 2026
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December 4, 2026
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January 8, 2027
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February 5, 2027
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March 5, 2027
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April 9, 2027
💙 St. Augustine - YMCA at Flagler Health+ Village | Saturdays | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
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September 12, 2026
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November 7, 2026
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January 9, 2027
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March 6, 2027
What to Expect Each Month
Each Family Empowerment Night includes dinner and time to connect as a family, followed by dedicated programming for caregivers, children, and teens. Caregivers will participate in a facilitated Parent Café, while children and teens enjoy age-appropriate activities and opportunities to connect with their peers.
Registration is required. Families are welcome to attend one gathering or join us throughout the year!
Help Support Family Empowerment Night
You can make a direct impact on foster, adoptive, and kinship families by donating much-needed supplies for our Family Empowerment Nights. From craft materials to dinnerware and youth enrichment items, your gift helps create a warm, welcoming space for families to connect, learn, and thrive.
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Click to view our Amazon Wishlists: Staple Supplies and Art Supplies
Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more supportive community—one family at a time!