Finding the resources you need for parenting

How a little help can make a big difference

Aug 07, 2026

Dear friends,

This month, I’m excited to share with you about how we’re growing a continuum of care here at TAPS. Families are looking for a supportive community & connection focused environment to thrive - all the way from pregnancy through early childhood. And from the very beginning, TAPS has always been about community - building community, creating social connections, & gathering together. As cohorts of parents have come through our programs, we often hear parents ask, “How can we keep this going?” or “I need help with something else.”

On the blog this month, May & Geraldine share their experiences as staff with helping families navigate resources. Sometimes it’s as simple as a book recommendation. Sometimes it’s a more complicated series of steps to help families overcome all kinds of challenges.

On the blog: A continuum of care part 1

2 New Program Areas!

Later this summer and early in the fall we’re launching two (2) new program areas - our Family Resource Room and Circle of Parents. These two program areas will help ensure that every family has the information, support, connection and resources they need to thrive.

The Spring cohort of Circulo de Seguridad-Parental and their children celebrate completing the program with a play date together.

Circle of Parents: For several years, you all have been asking for more opportunities to connect with each other - more chances for reflection, more chances to learn together. You’re going to love Circle of Parents. This un-scripted, drop-in program focuses on parent leadership, supportive learning, and ongoing connection as your children grow. We plan to make this program the kind of place where parents come to stay connected with their COSP group or their PEPS or MaS group as their children grow and change. Some meetings will be online, some will be in-person, some in English, and some in Spanish.

Launching officially later this fall - be on the lookout for social media and a newsletter with the official interest form!

Interested in being a parent leader? Let us know on our contact form!

Contact Form

(Be sure to select, “I’m interested in volunteering” then “helping with parent groups” and “ongoing involvement” and let us know in the text box that you’re interested in helping with Circle of Parents!)

The TAPS Family Resource Room has been in the works for a long time - and we’re thrilled that it’s finally happening. We already have baby clothing, a crib, pumps, postpartum supplies, infant toys, and maternity clothing ready to give away AND we’ve already supported more than 7 families through in-person meetings in this space. Based on their feedback, we’re moving ahead with plans to publish a booking link on our website (here) so that when someone needs a virtual or in-person meeting, it’s easy to make an appointment with the right staff member.

To get ready for new appointments, we need your help.

Thanks to Once Upon a Child, Cary (Thank you Lauren!!), we have a ton of donated infant clothing that still needs to be sorted and packaged for giving away. We also need donations of feeding pillows, swaddles, and other items to help families get ready for their babies.