Circle of Security Parenting for Building Healthy Attachments
Circle of Security Parenting™ is an 8-week program designed to help caregivers build stronger, more secure relationships with their children. Our classes are offered to families impacted by foster care and adoption.
What is Circle of Security Parenting?
Circle of Security Parenting, or COSP, is an internationally recognized, evidence-based program. Decades of research show that secure children exhibit increased empathy, greater self-esteem, better relationships with parents and peers, and enhanced school readiness. It gives you practical tools to understand behavior beneath the surface and respond with confidence. Classes through Abide Family Support are taught by registered Circle of Security facilitators, many of whom are foster and adoptive parents and have completed the course themselves.
Through this program, caregivers learn to map their child’s behavior to the Circle of Security, identify the underlying needs, and build a strong, lifelong foundation of attachment security.
Who is this for?
While COSP is designed for early intervention for all children, our classes are specifically offered to caregivers navigating challenges associated with foster and adoption. It will help you navigate hard moments and build connection with all the children in your home.
Foster Families
Adoptive Families
Kinship Caregivers
How It Works
COSP is offered in small groups of up to 10 caregivers, meeting for eight weekly sessions, each lasting about 90 minutes. Each session uses video-based learning and guided reflection, led by a certified facilitator. You will have space to learn, ask questions, and connect with other caregivers who understand the foster care and adoption journey.
What You Walk Away With
Empowering your family with confidence, clarity, and compassionate care at every step of your journey.
Greater Confidence
Understand your child’s needs and respond in ways that build security.
Deeper Connection
Build a stronger, more trusting relationship with all your children.
Understand the Emotion
See what your child is actually communicating behind the behavior.
Respond to the Deeper Need
Address the root cause, not just the surface behavior.
Stay Calm & Present
Remain connected when feelings get big and emotions run high.
Common Language
Understand and describe your relationship every day.
Cost and Commitment
Time Commitment
COSP runs for eight weekly sessions. Each session lasts about 90 minutes. Daytime and evening options are available, so you can find a rhythm that fits your schedule.
Financial Investment
The cost is $100 per person or $150 per couple. Classes are hosted at local churches and community locations to keep them accessible and close to home.
Upcoming Classes
Register now to participate in a COSP class near you. Spots are limited to 10 attendees per class.
CLASS
COSP Fall 2026 – Monday Evenings
Times: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Start and End: September 21, 2026 - November 16, 2026
Host location: CrossPoint Church
Address: 4600 S 129th W Ave
Sand Springs, OK 74063
CLASS
COSP Fall 2026 – Thursday Mornings
Times: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Start and End: September 17, 2026 - November 12, 2026
Host location: Foundation Church
Address: 7785 OK-97
Sapulpa, OK 74066
Questions or Interested in a Future Class?
Reach out using the form below and our team will guide you to the ideal support for you and the children in your care as you navigate the impacts of foster care and adoption.