Central Florida
Marion County
Upcoming Events
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April Family Nurture Night
Family Nurture Night is a time for families to connect and grow together.
Children participate in art and movement groups, learning relational and regulation skills.
Caregivers connect with each other and everyone enjoys a meal.
Sunday, April 6, 2025
4-6 PM ESTFREE
Meadowbrook Church
4741 SW 20th St
Ocala, FLDinner Included
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Hope Family Camp
Applications for Hope Family Camp are open! If you are a foster/adoptive/kinship family, this camp is for YOU!
Ocala, June 17-20, 5PM-8PM:
*this is an application not a guaranteed spot*
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Mindful Movement Groups 3:30PM
In this class, your child(ren) will gain body and energy awareness through movement and regulation techniques. The class will be filled with music, stretching, free dance expression, playful yoga poses, breathing exercises and more.
Parent or Guardian needs to stay on site during the class but can hang out or take other children to the playground.
Wednesdays
February 26-April 30, 2024
No group on March 19.
3:30-4:30pm EST
$10 per child, per week
(25% off of additional child registration/scholarships available for families with children impacted by substance abuse.)
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Mindful Movement Groups 5:00PM
In this class, your child(ren) will gain body and energy awareness through movement and regulation techniques. The class will be filled with music, stretching, free dance expression, playful yoga poses, breathing exercises and more.
Parent or Guardian needs to stay on site during the class but can hang out or take other children to the playground.
Wednesdays
February 26-April 30, 2024
No group on March 19.
5-6pm EST
$10 per child, per week
(25% off of additional child registration/scholarships available for families with children impacted by substance abuse.)
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Mindful Mornings
These mornings are meant to start the week intentionally with the practice of Mindfulness techniques. The class is meant for those seeking a sense of inner peace, and who want to learn how to self-regulate with easy, but deeply effective tools. Coming home to yourself through self-observation and self-reflection are the core of these sessions.
Mondays
January 27 - April 28 (no class spring break week)8:30-10 AM
The Pearl Project Office
Fort King Presbyterian Church
Coffee Available
*Childcare is not available at this time.
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Teen Support Group
Join us for a night of connection, growth, and fun!! Dive into the TBRI Teen Packet, enjoy some pizza, and connect with peers. Let’s have fun building a supportive community together!
Fridays on the following days. (No group spring break week.) (Register for location details.)
4/11/25
4/25/25
5/9/25
5/23/256:00-7:30pm EST
FREE - Pizza provided
*Registration Required
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Single Caregiver Support Group
Connect with other caregivers in a safe space. Share your struggles and successes and find inspiration and encouragement.
Wednesdays- Monthly (No group in March.)
4/16/25
5/21/256:00-7:00pm EST
Pearl Project Office
Fort King Presbyterian Church
13 NE 36th Ave, OcalaFREE
*Registration Required
Childcare (birth- 12 years old) available
*Teens have the opportunity to volunteer
Online Groups and Trainings
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TBRI Spring Tuesday Evenings
7 week Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI©) Caregiver Training
Tuesdays 7pm-9pm EST, 6pm-8pm CST
February 11 Session 1- Introduction and Overview
February 18 Session 2-Connecting Principles- Attachment Styles
February 25 Session 3- Connecting Principles- Engagement Strategies
March 4 Problem-solving and Implementation Q & A
March 11 Session 4- Empowering Principles Part 1
No session March 18- Spring Break
March 25 Session 5- Empowering Principles Part 2
April 1 Session 6-Correcting Principles- Proactive Strategies
April 8 Session 7- Correcting Principles- Responsive Strategies
April 15 Problem-solving and Implementation Q & A
$25 a session or $150 for the entire series. This is a special rate for individuals and couples- for agency pricing, contact katie@thepearlproject.org
*2 complimentary Q and A and Implementation sessions included!
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TBRI Spring Wednesday Mornings
7 week Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI©) Caregiver Training
Wednesdays 10am-12pm EST, 9am-11am CST
February 12 Session 1- Introduction and Overview
February 19 Session 2-Connecting Principles- Attachment Styles
February 26 Session 3- Connecting Principles- Engagement Strategies
March 5 Problem-solving and Implementation Q & A
March 12 Session 4- Empowering Principles Part 1
No session March 19- Spring Break
March 26 Session 5- Empowering Principles Part 2
April 2 Session 6-Correcting Principles- Proactive Strategies
April 9 Session 7- Correcting Principles- Responsive Strategies
April 16 Problem-solving and Implementation Q & A
$25 a session or $150 for the entire series. This is a special rate for individuals and couples- for agency pricing, contact katie@thepearlproject.org
*2 complimentary Q and A and Implementation sessions included!
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Online Lunch Hour Support Group
This is a safe space for foster, adoptive and kinship caregivers to come share their successes and struggles.
Lunch hour support group is a free resource and is facilitated by a TBRI Practitioner from the Pearl Project Team.
Wednesdays at 11am CST, 12pm EST
Receive the Zoom link after signing up at the link below.
Kid-2-Kid Closet Ocala
New placement? Growth Spurts?
Foster/Adoptive/Kinship families can come get what you need for FREE!
Hours: Thursdays 10-12:30 or by appointment
First Methodist Church Ocala
Park in North Parking lot. (parallel to 11th ave).
To schedule a time to pick up time, contact Alicia at 678-787-3215.