Starting on October 1st, Bellis will offer the very first weekly grief support group specifically for fathers whose children are parented by others—whether through adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, or other circumstances. At Bellis, we welcome everyone, regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. We are eager to apply the knowledge, experience, and expertise we've gained from over three years of hosting grief support groups for mothers to the important work we will now be doing for fathers. If this cause resonates with you, please consider making a donation today to help fund our first-ever grief support group for fathers whose children are parented by others. Thank you.

Bellis is thrilled to announce the addition of real-time closed captioning and language interpretation for our online Stronger Together meetings via Zoom! 🎉 Why This Matters: ✨ Enhance Understanding: Groups are now open to people who speak languages other than English and for those with hearing impairments. ✨ Promote Inclusivity: Everyone deserves to be heard and understood! ✨ Improve Engagement: Richer, more diverse interactions. ✨ Support Community Needs: Meeting the needs of the mothers who come to us seeking support. How It Works: 🔸 Real-Time Captions displayed at the bottom of your screen. 🔸 Language Interpretation: choose your preferred language from 35 options! Bellis is committed to continuous improvement and innovation to better serve our community. Thanks for considering making a donation to us today!

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Amazing Donors! 🌟 We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our generous donors who support Bellis in the upcoming Weekend Retreat for mothers whose children are parented by others. Your contributions make a profound difference in the type of support we are able to offer. The purpose of the retreat is to offer attendees a respite and a chance to connect with others who understand the part of their journey that brings them to Bellis. As we continue preparations, we are inspired by our community’s compassion and commitment. However, we still need your help to make this retreat truly extraordinary. Every donation, big or small, helps us provide enriching experiences, relaxation, and support for women whose children are parented by others.

Bellis offers compassionate, peer-based support to women whose children are parented by others - no matter how that came to be. Mothers who seek support at Bellis come to us with a wide array of experiences. This includes adoption, foster care, termination of parental rights, transfer of custody, parental alienation, custody disputes, open child protection cases, and many other circumstances. At Bellis, we welcome everyone regardless of the circumstances surrounding their parenting status. Our Stronger Together Peer Support Model is built on the knowledge that empathy and sharing your story with someone who accepts you completely is transformative. Your investment in Bellis strengthens individuals, families, and communities in Minnesota and across the nation.