The Collaborative Mentoring Webinar Series is a free monthly webinar series for the mentoring field hosted and facilitated by MENTOR National, as well as a planning team of MENTOR Affiliates. Through ongoing evaluation of the latest developments in the field, this team delivers webinars focused on strengthening mentoring practices, sharing new resources, and helping the field put research into practice.

Current webinars are held monthly on the 3rd Thursday at:

• 10:00 – 11:30 AM Pacific
• 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Mountain
• 12:00 – 1:30 PM Central
• 1:00 – 2:30 PM Eastern

Webinars are free and online. Links to register for the upcoming webinar, with full descriptions and panelist information, are posted in the month leading up to the webinar. Check back periodically as plans for each month are finalized!

Need help with career advice, navigating resources, or just want to connect? This space is here for you!

When?

Starting December, join us every 2^nd Thursday of the month from 6 PM-7PM (EST}

Where?

Virtually on zoom! Zoom link will be shared

Who Should Attend?

• Experienced foster care or are currently in foster care
• Been adopted
• Been impacted by the criminal justice system
• Experienced human trafficking
• Had an incarcerated parent during their childhood

Why attend?

• Get answers to your questions
• Receive guidance and support
• Connect with someone who understands your journey

This is voluntary and unpaid. It is designed to support and empower eligible youth in achieving their goals

FREE!

The virtual group will be held the 3rd Monday of the month from April 21, 2025 – March 16, 2026.

Meeting Dates: 1/19/2026, 2/16/2026, 3/16/2026

The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) is excited to launch the Lunch Break – Parent Support Group for adoptive, foster, and kinship parents and caregivers!*

Topics covered include relationship building, grief and loss, birth family relationships, coping skills and self-care, and so much more.

In this monthly group we will engage in thought provoking, honest conversations, receive support and guidance, and leave better equipped with expanded knowledge, skills, and confidence – knowing you are not alone. We look forward to seeing you there!

This is a drop-in group and participation at every session is not required. *

FREE!

Join the National Center for Enhanced Post-Adoption Support for the AGPT-Train the Trainer Series. This training equips child welfare professionals working with adoptive and guardianship families with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to effectively deliver the AGPT curriculum. This Train the Trainer consists of four sessions, one and a half hours in length-all of which need to be attended to receive the certificate of completion.

• Session I: Feb 5, 2026 01:30 PM
• Session II: Feb 12, 2026 01:30 PM
• Session III: Feb 19, 2026 01:30 PM
• Session IV: Feb 26, 2026 01:30 PM

Join us for an informative session learning about adoption & foster care options in Pennsylvania.

The information session can help you decide whether you are comfortable taking the next steps to become a licensed Diakon foster family. Sessions are offered without obligation; participants are not required to proceed following the presentation.

Pre-registration is required so that the ZOOM link can be shared.

Join us at The Learning Brain Exchange — ATN’s NEWEST Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference.  This 5-track conference gives educators the neuroscience-based background and tools needed to help students learn and thrive.  Come explore the Science of Learning and the Importance of Connected, Resilience-Focused, Hopeful Leadership in our schools.

Early bird pricing now through December 15, 2025.  Group discounts of 7 or more available.

Join a supportive group designed just for moms, where you’ll learn simple mindfulness and meditation practices to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Each session offers guided meditation, gentle movement, breathing exercises. You can expect to leave feeling calmer, more grounded, and equipped with tools to bring more presence and ease into your everyday life. No experience with mindfulness is needed; just bring an open heart and willingness to care for you.

Helping Children Heal from Sexual Abuse is a Free, virtual Parent Support Group for adoptive, foster, or kinship families raising children who have previously suffered sexual abuses.

WHEN: Scheduled to meet monthly on the third Tuesday at 7 PM

WHERE: Exclusively in the in the AFFCNY.Network

FREE!

Blended families present unique challenges in estate planning.  Join PK Law Estate Planning Attorney Helen Smith to learn important considerations (some obvious and some not so obvious) when designing your estate plan around a blended family, including how to address step-children and step-grandchildren, using trusts to provide for a second spouse, and ensuring that your beneficiary designations achieve your objectives. This is a recorded webinar.

Join other solo aging club members for a unique, agenda-free discussion where your voice leads the conversation. Bring your questions, share your challenges, swap ideas, and discover solutions with others who understand the solo aging experience. Whether you’re looking for practical advice, emotional support, or simply want to connect with a like-minded community, this is your space.

Join The Village for a safe, supportive space where new moms can connect, share, and heal together. Attend 3 sessions in a row, receive a Walmart gift card while supplies last!
Our group offers a nurturing environment to help you navigate your “new normal” with mindfulness and compassion. Each week we’ll check-in, share our wins & struggles, and dive into a topic in a small intimate group setting.

Grupo de Apoyo Semanal para Madres. Porque tu bienestar emocional es importante—únete a nuestra comunidad cálida y comprensiva. Participa en 3 secciones consecutivas. Obtén una tarjeta de regalo de Walmart, disponible hasta agotar existencias.

Join us for an engaging and insightful discussion featuring Ellen Platt and the experienced team from The Option Group. As The Option Group celebrates its 15th anniversary, this special session offers a rare insider’s view into the world of aging life care management.

Each year, thousands of immigrant and refugee youth arrive in the United States seeking safety, stability, and a better future. Many of these young people come from regions affected by war, violence, persecution, or extreme poverty, and some arrive unaccompanied—without a parent or guardian to care for them. Once in the U.S., they face the challenges of adjusting to a new culture, language, and legal system while coping with the trauma of their past. These youth are incredibly resilient, and with the right support—such as placement in safe, loving foster homes—they have the opportunity to heal, thrive, and build meaningful lives in their new communities.

Please join Diakon Foster Care & Adoption for a look at our Pasos Program – long term foster care for immigrant and refugee youth.  During this one-hour session, you will learn who these children are, how foster care works, how the licensing process works and what support is provided to you, and information on cultural, legal and trauma informed care.

Join us for a no-obligation information session to explore how you can become a licensed Diakon foster/adoptive family for an immigrant or refugee youth. Pre‑registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Are you ready to open your heart and your home for a youth who has been separated from their family?

This 90-minute training empowers investigators to approach sensitive interviews with a trauma-informed lens, ensuring empathy and accuracy in data collection. Participants will explore the neurobiological impacts of trauma, effective communication strategies, and how to mitigate memory contamination while fostering trust with grieving families. Designed to enhance investigative outcomes, this training balances compassion with the critical need for fact-finding in emotionally charged situations.

FREE!

Are your out-of-pocket costs adding up every time you go to the doctor? You may want to learn about Medigaps—the supplemental insurance policies that work with Original Medicare. During this Medicare Minute, you will learn the basics of Medigaps, when you can purchase one, and how they compare to other coverage options.