Year Round Family Program

This months Theme: 

April – Naming What’s True

• Focus: Identity and Names.

• Context: Exploring the weight and history of names. For adoptees, names often carry multiple stories (names given at birth vs. names given at adoption). This month honors the evolution of identity through the names we carry.

About the Pilot

The Together on the Journey Family Program is designed to help families nurture identity, belonging, and cultural connections at home—not just during a single weekend in August, but all year long. This pilot program will continue to build out resources throughout 2026.

Who This is For?

• For Families who attend camp: This is an opportunity to stay connected to the TRJ community year-round, deepen learning, and share solutions. You’ll see familiar faces and friends from TRJ Summer Camp.
• For New families who have not been to camp: The sessions will help introduce you to the core TRJ content, our beloved community, and expert support.

Program Benefits

• Year-Round Community & Support: Maintain connection with the TRJ community, counselors, and educators.
• Identity-Affirming Tools: Access resources grounded in the TRJ philosophy and Calendar Conversations.
• Expert Access: Ongoing connection with TRJ counselors, facilitators, and guest experts.
• Shared Family Rhythm: Establish a consistent monthly rhythm of learning and connection.

Why Attend?

• For Camp Families: Deepen your learning, maintain and expand your community, and support your family’s readiness for the next TRJ Family Camp.
• For New Families: Build connections, access expert support, and learn alongside experienced families in the TRJ community.

Program Structure & Schedule

Sessions are held on the Second Wednesday of every month from 7:30–8:30 PM ET.

All-Family Sessions (4 per year, Quarterly)

These joyful, interactive sessions are for parents and all children (adopted and non-adopted siblings).

• Format: Led by TRJ counselors and youth facilitators.
• Focus Areas: Culture, connection, belonging, and whole-family engagement.
• Features: Opportunities for family updates, age-appropriate activities, micro-lessons on identity/belonging, and youth facilitator-led breakout rooms for age and stage.

Monthly Experience Overview (Included in Every Session)

• Grounding and connection.
• A 10–15 minute themed content piece.
• Interactive Q&A and group conversation.
• Take-home tools and practices.