Black Parent Cafe: Taking Care of Yourself

Name: Black Parent Cafe: Taking Care of Yourself
Start: 2025-02-15T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-15T14:30:00-05:00
Location: 413 Hall Street Southeast #1, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49507

Schedule

Sat Feb 15 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

413 Hall Street Southeast #1, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49507 | Grand Rapids, MI

RSVP by February 13 at https://forms.gle/TGjkCj6DdETU1kSN8
Are you a Black parent or caregiver in Grand Rapids seeking connection and support from parents experiencing similar joys and challenges as you raise young people? Join us at Urban Core Collective (413 Hall St SE) on Saturday, February 15 for a Parent Cafe specifically designed by and for Black parents and caregivers. This event will explore parental resilience and relationships as ways for parents and caregiversraising children to care for themselves.
Snacks and a family style meal will be provided, and while there will not be formal childcare, you are welcome to bring your kids- we have a small play area in our main office area, and a side room for kids with headphones playing with phones or tablets. If you have questions, please contact Fredericka, the UCC education justice parent and family organizer, at [email protected]. *Please note that this event is specifically for folks who identify as Black. If you are interested in attending a Parent Cafe in the future, please reach out to Fredericka for future dates!*
What is a Parent Cafe?
A Parent Cafe is a supportive and judgment-free gathering where parents and caregivers can come together to share experiences, worries, and wisdom. These cafés are designed to:
~ Build community and reduce isolation.
~ Strengthen relationships and foster connections.
~ Enhance leadership skills and link families to resources.
~ Offer parents a space to focus on themselves.
Learn more about Parent Cafes at www.bestrongfamilies.org/cafes-overview