"First Time Fostering" Book Club

This book club is designed as an interactive, small-group learning experience for foster care providers, kinship providers, and/or adoptive parents.  Participants are expected to:

• Attend all four virtual book club sessions.
• Complete the assigned reading prior to each session.
• Participate in group discussion and activities.
  • Be prepared to actively engage in conversation while in the virtual learning environment.
• Have access to a device with a working camera and microphone, as both will be required for discussion and small-group activities.
  • Computers, Tablets, and Phones all acceptable devices
  • Two parent households can attend on one device

Reading Requirement: Participants are expected to complete the assigned reading prior to each book club session. Reading assignments will be provided in advance so participants can come prepared to discuss the material, share experiences, and participate in small-group activities.

Book Club Dates:

• October 27, 2026
• November 10, 2026
• November 24, 2026
• December 8, 2026

Time: 7:00–8:30 p.m. CT

Location: Virtual over Zoom

Participants can earn up to 1 hour for each book club session attended.  Certificates for Continuing Education will be sent out after the final book club session.

Registration has closed. Book club capacity has been reached. Please check back for future dates!