Whether you’re fostering, raising grandchildren, welcoming a child through adoption
or caring for a relative...
When a Family Says Yes to a Child,
2N Communities Say Yes to the Family
you don't have to do it alone
Shared meals, practical support, and lasting relationships become part of your family's story.
The Power Of Belonging
Supportive communities for
foster, kinship, adoptive and guardianship families.
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Second Nurture creates spaces where families build relationships, find practical support and grow stronger together.
This is What Belonging Feels Like
"Second Nurture is the best thing I've ever done as a foster parent."
—Tamara, Cohort Parent
"Their support is so individualized... Their ability to provide such specific support is truly unique and impactful."
—Mia, Cohort Parent
Every Foster Family Deserves This
"After my sessions with your families, I felt so filled up because of how engaged they were."
—Karin, Partner Agency Clinician
"They were consistently proactive in learning the kind of support I need, which saved me from figuring out the different agencies and
services myself."
— Linda, Cohort Parent
Community Makes Room to Grow
"The children literally count the days until our next meeting." — Richard, Cohort Parent
Supporting
caregivers
isn't separate
from supporting
children
When Caregivers Thrive Children Thrive
"I've connected with other caregivers who get it without judgment."
"Hearing other people's journeys makes me feel like I'm not alone."
"These are people who me get what I'm going through."
“We were in ‘surviving, not thriving’ mode and had reached our wits’ end. Second Nurture put the ground under our feet again.”
—Sandra, Cohort Parent
The Impact of Belonging
Nearly every caregiver who joins a Second Nurture Cohort
continues caring for children years later.
98%
caregiver retention
450
children supported
700
community volunteers
10
active cohorts
