Parent Support Group
Community Connections, in collaboration with local businesses, offers a monthly in-person support group for both English & Spanish-speaking parents/caregivers. These gatherings are a great chance to share stories and get tips and encouragement from fellow parents raising children with special needs.
2026 SCHEDULE
Conway
Share The Love (911 Oak St.)
Tuesday | 5-7pm
Jun 2
Registration deadline May 28th
Director for parents: Anna Valenzuela
anna@communityconnectionsar.org
Co-Director for children: Carson Adams
cja7772005@gmail.com
Co-Director for children: Presley Bolick
bolickpresley@gmail.com
Co-Director for young adults: Kanaysia Hays
kanaysiahays03@gmail.com
Save the dates: Jul 7, Aug 4, Sept 1, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1
Little Rock
Pediatrics Plus (1900 Aldersgate Rd.)
Tuesday | 6-8pm
May 19
Registration deadline May 14th
Co-Director for parents: Kim Morgan
kmorganot@gmail.com
Co-Director for parents: Ivania Tenorio
iraterey@gmail.com
Co-Director for children: Justin Pressley
jmpressley2017@gmail.com
Co-Director for children: Jema Quintana
jema_quintana@yahoo.com
Co-Director for young adults: Sterling Gentry
sterling.gentry88@gmail.com
Save the dates: Jun 16
Zoom (English)
Online*
Tuesday | 5-7pm
Jun 2
*Registration is required to receive the link.
Zoom (Espanol)
Por linia
martes | 6-8pm
19 de mayo
*Se requiere la registracion para recibir el enlace cada mes.
Register EACH MONTH at the link below and the Director will email you with the details. Childcare is provided at all locations. If you’re not able to attend in-person at any location, you have the option to join in via Zoom each month. Registration is required so that the Zoom link can be emailed to you. Please select which Zoom option works best for you when registering.
GroupMe App - Parent Support & Encouragement
The Community Connections group chats through the GroupMe App is another tool available for parents/caregivers of children with special needs. We strive to maintain a trustworthy place to foster emotional & physical health for everyone involved. Our ambassadors walk alongside you, offering guidance & encouragement, while other parents provide reassurance that you are not alone on this journey! Community Connections offers two different group chats: one general group that is open to everyone & one for men only that is guided by one of our male ambassadors.
Click on the link below to be added to one of the Community Connections GroupMe chats. *NOTE: It may take up to 3 business days to be admitted.
Meet the Parent Support Group Directors!
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Anna Valenzuela
LEAD DIRECTOR
anna@communityconnectionsar.org
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Carson Adams
CONWAY CO-DIRECTOR (Children)
cja7772005@gmail.com
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Presley Bolick
CONWAY CO-DIRECTOR (Children)
bolickpresley@gmail.com
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Kanaysia Hays
CONWAY CO-DIRECTOR (Young adults), summer
kanaysiahays03@gmail.com
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Allie Wardojo
CONWAY CO-DIRECTOR (Young adults), spring, fall
alliewardojo06@gmail.com
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Kim Morgan
LITTLE ROCK CO-DIRECTOR (Parents)
kmorganot@gmail.com
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Ivania Tenorio
LITTLE ROCK CO-DIRECTOR (Parents)
iraterey@gmail.com
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Justin Pressley
LITTLE ROCK CO-DIRECTOR (Children)
jmpressley2017@gmail.com
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Jema Quintana
LITTLE ROCK CO-DIRECTOR (Children)
jema_quintana@yahoo.com
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Sterling Gentry
LITTLE ROCK CO-DIRECTOR (Young Adults)
sterling.gentry88@gmail.com
