You Are Not Alone!

Having a child who has a disability, unique need, or any different path from the typical experience, can be hard to navigate. Stay connected, find a community of friends who get it. Find support through connections, volunteering, and learning together. You are not alone.

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Support Groups

Sign up for our support groups: Family Meet Ups, Dad’s Group, Mom’s Group, Sibling Support Groups, and New Family Groups.

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Facebook Group

Whether your child has a common or a rare diagnosis, this group is a great way to connect with other local families in Sonoma County.

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HELLO.BELONGING.™

Individuals of all abilities are entitled to belong in every aspect of society. Inclusion is not only a right, but a strength that enables society to thrive. 

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We Believe Strongly In Community

It’s how we’re hard-wired as human beings, and we’ve found that as parents it’s a life-line. For the past couple years, we’ve been connecting families together who have children with varying diagnoses. While parents with children who have unique needs share many of the same worries, hopes, fears, and ambitions for their children as parents of typically developing children do, the work we do is more. The road we travel is less forgiving. The uncertainties we face are innumerable. And having people alongside us who get it is invaluable.

Contact us for more information about upcoming meetups and you can also stay connected virtually by joining our Facebook Group. Let’s continue to support and uplift one another!

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  • "As a mom with a kid on the spectrum I know how lonely this journey can be. Through CGS I found a wonderful group of families to rely on who also inspired me to give back."

    —Virginia Schiff

  • "Everyone deserves to belong, and Common Ground Society provides a platform and space for us to all grow towards full inclusion."

    —Alyssa McDonald

  • "I have learned so much and have become part of a new wonderfully supportive community. Common Ground Society is a community of support, compassion and knowledge."

    —Emily Peterson

  • "When my daughter was younger I spent all my time trying to find resources to help her and at times it just felt like I was on my own. I am so grateful that Common Ground Society is here to support, resources, and community that has been so needed and is so important."

    —Suzi Donovan

  • "Common Ground Society builds bridges that support families like mine while advocating for a more inclusive society. I believe in the power of community for everyone. Through our connections, we can improve the lives of all children and teach them to be more accepting, more compassionate, and more supportive of all people."

    — David Philip