Parent Cooperative Community

12/17/2025

Coffee, conversation, and community. Join us for an informal gathering created especially for adoptive and foster parents in Del Norte County!

Meet Mel and connect with other parents in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. Learn about PCC's trauma-responsive wraparound services and ask questions over coffee at Sea Front Bakery in Crescent City.

Wednesday, Jan 7th | 8:30-9:30 am

RSVP: melodee.m@pccprograms.org or text/call 707-850-9133

12/16/2025

The holiday season arrives each year wrapped in promises of joy, connection, and celebration. Yet for adoptive families, this time of year often brings a more complex reality. Beneath the twinkling lights and festive gatherings lies a landscape of potential stress triggers, disrupted routines, and heightened emotions. Children who have experienced early trauma may find the season particularly challenging, while parents navigate the delicate balance of creating joyful memories while honoring their family's unique needs.

The good news? With intentional strategies and a trauma-informed approach, adoptive families can not only survive the holidays but truly thrive during this season. This blog explores practical ways to manage holiday stress while prioritizing the connection that matters most.

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Is holiday stress overwhelming your adoptive family? Discover practical strategies to navigate seasonal challenges, maintain connection, and create meaningful traditions together.

12/15/2025

Telling your family's adoption story through creative projects helps children process their narrative in age-appropriate, empowering ways.

Looking for guidance on how to approach these conversations? PCC offers trauma-informed resources for every stage of your journey.

12/12/2025

The holidays can bring complex emotions for adoptive families.

This affirmation reminds us that our unique family journey deserves celebration, boundaries are healthy, and connection always matters more than picture-perfect moments.

What affirmations does your family have during this season? Share in the comments.

12/11/2025

As another year draws to a close, adoptive families have a unique opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate the ground they've covered together.

The adoption journey rarely follows a straight path, and progress often comes in unexpected forms. Taking time to acknowledge milestones, both large and small, honors the hard work everyone has put into building your family and reinforces the growth that may not always feel visible in daily life.

This reflection isn't about perfection but about recognizing the courage, resilience, and love that have shaped your year together.

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Ready to reflect on your adoption journey this year? Discover meaningful ways to celebrate family milestones, acknowledge progress, and recognize growth together.

12/10/2025

Volunteering as a family offers far more than just helping others. For adoptive families, service projects create unique opportunities to bond, build empathy, and help children develop a sense of belonging and purpose.

When families work together toward a common goal, they strengthen their connections while making meaningful contributions to their communities.

This guide explores volunteer opportunities that are especially well-suited for adoptive families and offers practical tips for making service a joyful part of your family's story.

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Want to strengthen your adoptive family while making a difference? Explore meaningful volunteer opportunities that teach compassion and build bonds through service.

12/09/2025

For many adoptive families, the holidays carry emotional complexity that goes beyond typical seasonal stress. Children who have experienced trauma, loss, or instability may find this time particularly difficult. The excitement and unpredictability of the season can trigger memories of past holidays spent in different homes, remind them of birth families they're no longer with, or simply overwhelm their need for structure and security.

With intentional planning and trauma-informed approaches, adoptive families can create celebrations that honor everyone's needs while building meaningful memories together.

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Struggling with holiday stress in your adoptive family? Discover practical strategies to create calm, meaningful celebrations that honor everyone's needs.

12/03/2025

Not every milestone is a photo; many are quiet wins: firsts, brave moments, new traditions, deeper trust.

As the year closes, gather your family’s small victories and celebrate the growth you created together.

12/02/2025

This — Give Love That Lasts

At Parent Cooperative Connection (PCC), we’re celebrating families built through adoption — families created through love, courage, and connection.

Your support helps adoptive families thrive with the care, resources, and community they deserve.
• Every gift matters.
• Every dollar helps love grow.

Click to Give: https://www.pccprograms.org/donate

Together, we can make this season brighter for adoptive families.

11/28/2025

This — Give Love That Lasts

Families come together in so many beautiful ways.

At Parent Cooperative Connection (PCC), we’re proud to support adoptive families who open their hearts and homes with endless love.

Your gift helps us provide resources, community, and care — so every family feels supported and seen.
• Every dollar makes a difference.
• Every act of giving helps love grow.

👉 Donate today and be part of something beautiful: https://www.pccprograms.org/donate

11/26/2025

This Giving Tuesday, Give Love That Lasts

At Parent Cooperative Connection (PCC), we celebrate families built through love and adoption. This , your support helps us provide care, resources, and community for adoptive families who open their hearts every day.

Every gift matters — every dollar helps love grow.
👉 Donate now: https://www.pccprograms.org/donate

11/24/2025

Giving back can fit every family’s season, whether it's an hour, a weekend, or a month‑long effort.

Start small: a care‑kit drive, tutoring, a meal train, or lending your professional skills. Every act strengthens the adoption community.