Still a Parent Circle

Who this program supports

Still a Parent Circle is for parents in Fargo and across North Dakota who are living with separation from a child who has been removed from their care.

Whatever your circumstances, you are still a parent—and you deserve a place to be heard without judgment.

What people are facing

Separation from a child can bring grief that is hard to name and even harder to share. Many parents carry shame, uncertainty, or a painful sense of losing who they are.

Those feelings are often carried alone, in silence, or in places where people feel judged rather than heard.

What the program provides

The circle offers:

• A respectful place to be heard by others who understand, without judgment.
• Healthier ways of carrying grief, so it does not have to be carried alone.
• Reconnection with yourself—your strengths, your identity, and your worth.
• Hope, offered with honesty and compassion.

Still a Parent Circle is peer support. The circle does not provide legal advice.

Where we serve

Arise Above Foundation is rooted in Fargo, North Dakota, and walks alongside communities across the state. If you are unsure whether we can serve your community, reach out—we will listen and, when possible, help you find the right support.

How to take part

1. Reach out through our Seek Support form and choose Still a Parent Circle. Share only what you are comfortable sharing.
2. Someone from Arise Above Foundation contacts you privately, listens, and answers your questions about the circle.
3. When you are ready, we welcome you into the circle—or connect you with another community resource if that fits better.

For professionals and organizations

Social workers, case managers, family advocates, counselors, legal professionals, and community or faith organizations can refer a parent to the circle—with the parent’s permission.

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