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About Us
The Gathering Well supports, educates, and inspires adoptive and foster families with relevant connection opportunities and resources. We recognize Jesus Christ as the source of hope and healing, and believe that no one should be on this journey alone.
We are a board-run, 501(c)3 organization based in Sioux Falls, SD that exists to educate and create community among the courageous families and professionals who care for children from hard places.
Our Programs
The Gathering Well hosts support events and training programs led by experts on trauma, family health, and other issues faced by courageous adoptive and foster families. We have been where you are now, and we are here for you. Our programs range from once a month family gatherings to 10 week comprehensive therapeutic intervention programs. There’s something for everyone.
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“The information, resources and community we’ve found at The Gathering Well have been transformative for our family. Previously, we were struggling with how to deal with our daughters’ behaviors stemming from adoption trauma. At The Gathering Well, we found we weren’t alone in our struggle, and we learned practical ways to help our daughters while deepening our relationships with them. The speakers are world-class, with research-based information and real-world experience, always biblically-based, and willing to answer our specific questions. The community at The Gathering Well is authentic and encouraging, giving us an opportunity to discuss our unique situations. And, child-care is a dream, with a huge team of trauma-informed professionals who both teach and love on our children, making it one of their favorite nights of every month. We only wish we’d had this resource prior to our adoptions! Whether you’re dreaming of adopting or fostering, or already in the throws, I’d highly recommend The Gathering Well as part of your support system!”
Laura Ellerbroek
Making Sense of Your Worth was a true God-send. It was a time commitment I was unsure about it but it has given me invaluable growth. As a therapist I was familiar with some of the concepts, but this material is transformative with caring facilitators and intentional opportunity to understand how our past impacts our sense of self worth.
Krysta Winter