Empowering families and communities through trauma-informed care, youth engagement, and cultural responsiveness. We lead the way in innovative child welfare services, supporting adoptive, foster, and kinship families.
Our Comprehensive Services
Parent Coaching & Family Support
Guiding families through trauma-informed approaches, providing tools and strategies for successful parenting in challenging circumstances. To schedule a consultation, please visit this link.
Community Engagement: Building Resilient Futures
Empowering individuals, families, and organizations to build stronger, more resilient communities by providing the tools, support, and connections needed for long-term stability and growth. To schedule a consultation, please visit this link.
Program Leadership & Development
Spearheading impactful projects at federal and state levels to improve child welfare outcomes and system efficiency. To schedule a consultation, please visit this link.
We recognize the impact of adverse experiences on children and families, shaping our interventions accordingly.
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Building Trust
Our approach focuses on creating safe, supportive environments that promote healing and growth.
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Empowering Choices
We emphasize collaboration and empowerment, giving families a voice in their journey to recovery.
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Promoting Resilience
Our strategies aim to build long-term coping skills and strengthen family bonds.
Cultural Responsiveness in Action
Embracing Diversity
We recognize and celebrate the unique cultural backgrounds of each family we serve. Our team is trained to understand and respect various cultural norms, traditions, and values that shape family dynamics.
Tailored Approaches
Our interventions are customized to align with each family's cultural context. We adapt our communication styles, therapeutic techniques, and support strategies to ensure they resonate with diverse communities.
Community Partnerships
We collaborate with local cultural organizations and community leaders to enhance our understanding and extend our reach. This approach ensures that our services are truly inclusive and effective across various cultural groups.
Peer Parent Coaching Program
SMG's Peer Parent Coaching Program offers specialized support for families navigating the challenges of parenting adopted children, particularly those who have experienced trauma.
This program begins with a consultation with an SMG coach to create a customized parenting plan that addresses the unique needs of each child and family.
Families receive ongoing mentorship, intervention strategies, and personalized guidance through coaching sessions, which can be scheduled at a frequency that best suits their needs. This flexibility ensures that the plan is tailored to support each family's journey effectively.
Proven Results: Transforming Family Trajectories Through a proven, results-driven coaching model, SMG has helped numerous families on the brink of disruption move toward stability, growth, and connection. By equipping parents with practical tools, a shift in perspective, and skills to address trauma and complex family dynamics, the program removes disruption as an option and enables families to thrive together. This transformative approach has proven to change family trajectories, fostering resilience, healing, and long-term success in their parenting journey.
Additional Support Resources In addition to scheduled coaching sessions, families have access to a range of supplemental materials, including tip sheets, guides, and other resources, providing them with valuable tools and strategies to navigate their parenting journey with confidence and success.
To schedule a consultation, please visit this link.
Real Impact:
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Positive Change
Parents have reported a decrease in stress and a positive shift in family dynamics.
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Practical Support
The program provides immediate tools and solutions for everyday parenting challenges.
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Integrated Approach
The program complements other resources and provides a unified approach to parenting.
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Empowered Families
Parents feel confident and equipped to navigate the unique challenges of adoption.
About Our Peer Parent Coaches
Our Peer Parent Coaches bring a wealth of personal and professional expertise to support families on their unique parenting journeys. With experience in child welfare, trauma-informed care, and family support, they offer compassionate, relatable guidance grounded in understanding and real-world solutions.
Drawing from firsthand experience in foster care, adoption, and biological parenting, our coaches specialize in trauma-informed approaches that address the impact of trauma on families. They provide practical tools and strategies to help parents create safe, nurturing environments where relationships can heal and thrive.
Committed to empowering families, our coaches offer personalized support to strengthen connections, promote resilience, and navigate challenges effectively. By partnering with parents and professionals, they foster healing, growth, and positive outcomes for children and families.
Real Life, Real Family, Testimonials:
Navigating Adoption Challenges
“The first months were very difficult. The parent coaching sessions were a safe space to talk, feel understood, and release stress. It helped us adopt new strategies and take care of ourselves.”
Practical Solutions for Everyday Challenges
“It felt so practical. It helped to have someone provide support and solutions in the moment, like dealing with a child undoing their seatbelt while driving.”
Integrated Support and New Ideas
“Her advice tied together everything we learned. When something didn’t work, we explored other ideas and tried something new.”
Empowered Families and Extra Support
“There are no magic tricks in parenting, but having extra support is always a good idea!”
Community Engagement: Building Resilient Futures
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Life Skills & Independence Training
Empowering individuals with practical tools to foster confidence, self-sufficiency, and personal growth, creating stronger, more capable communities.
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Trauma-Informed Care Management
Providing compassionate, community-based support to address grief, trauma, and loss, fostering healing and resilience for individuals and families.
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Cultural & Community Connection
Promoting advocacy, knowledge-sharing, and inclusivity through multicultural engagement, strengthening community ties and fostering a sense of belonging for all.
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Coaching for Parents & Leadership Development
Offering tailored coaching programs to support parents in strengthening family dynamics and to empower emerging and established leaders with tools for effective, compassionate leadership.
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Capacity Building & Program Development
Enhancing community organizations and initiatives through expert consulting, training, and program development, ensuring sustainable solutions and impactful outcomes.
Our community engagement initiatives are designed to create resilient, inclusive, and empowered communities. We focus on addressing immediate needs while building pathways toward long-term stability and shared success.
Program Leadership: Driving Systemic Change
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Needs Assessment
Identifying gaps in current child welfare systems through comprehensive research and stakeholder engagement.
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Program Design
Developing innovative, evidence-based solutions tailored to address specific challenges in child welfare.
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Implementation
Collaborating with federal and state agencies to roll out new programs and initiatives effectively.
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Evaluation
Continuously monitoring outcomes and refining approaches to ensure lasting positive impact.
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