Circle of Parents - Support for Families

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Circle of Parents support groups provide friendly, supportive environments led by parents and other caregivers. It is a place where anyone in a parenting role can openly discuss the successes and challenges of raising children with special health care needs and/or disabilities. It is a place to share support.

Currently, there is a weekly virtual Circle of Parents group and three monthly in-person meetings available: a Wheeling group in collaboration with the Augusta Levy Learning Center, an Eastern Panhandle group in Shepherdstown, and a Fairmont group in collaboration with the Disability Action Center. More details and registration info below.

Weekly Virtual Support Group

The virtual Circle of Parents group meets every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. EST to share information, resources, laughter and support. For your safety and security, registration is required.

For more information, contact Tina Crook, Lead Parent Network Specialist and Program Coordinator at tina.crook@hsc.wvu.edu.

Register for Virtual Meetings
Fairmont Monthly In-Person Support Group

An in-person Circle of Parents group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at 10:00 a.m. at the Disability Action Center located at 448 Leonard Avenue in Fairmont, WV.

For more information and to register, contact Bonnie Shannon, Parent Network Specialist at bonnie.shannon1@hsc.wvu.edu.

View Fairmont Monthly In-Person Support Group Flyer
Wheeling Monthly In-Person Support Group

An in-person Circle of Parents group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at the Augusta Levy Learning Center. Childcare may be available for those who register at least one week in advance.

For more information, contact Bonnie Shannon, Parent Network Specialist at bonnie.shannon1@hsc.wvu.edu.

Register for Wheeling Group

View Wheeling Monthly In-Person Support Group Flyer
Eastern Panhandle Monthly In-Person Support Group

An in-person Circle of Parents group meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Shepherdstown Public Library located at 145 Higbee Lane in Shepherdstown, WV. Childcare may be available for those who register at least one week in advance.

For more information and to register, contact Patrice Guzman, Parent Network Specialist at patrice.guzman@hsc.wvu.edu.

View Eastern Panhandle Monthly In-Person Support Group Flyer