Find Your Group
"Afloat is definitely my 'me time'."
"The support from the incredible women in this group have made me feel seen, heard, and understood."
Afloat e.V. offers regular support groups for immigrant and international parents in Germany. Whether you're expecting, navigating early parenthood, or parenting through different life stages, we have a space for you. Our groups are warm, confidential, and designed to help you feel less alone while building meaningful connections with other parents in similar situations.
How It Works
Choose Your Group
Browse the groups below and find one that fits your needs, schedule, and interests.
Register
Fill out the short registration form on the group page to tell us a bit about yourself.
Book Your Session
After registering, you'll be able to choose your preferred session date and time.
Show Up as You Are
When you can.
How you can. Where you can.
As you can.
We understand.
We are all mothers* and fathers* too.
Our weekly groups are closed groups
Our 4, 6 and 8-week groups run as closed groups. The same people meet each week for the whole series, and that is what lets trust build and a real community form. When you register, you are signing up for the full duration, and you are holding a seat in a small circle.
A group is a group when the group shows up. Each person shapes the dynamic, so your place matters from the first week to the last.
We know life with children is unpredictable. If something comes up and you cannot make a session, please let us know as early as you can. A booked place that stays empty is a place another parent could have taken, and when too many seats sit empty we have to cancel the group for everyone. A short message means we can offer your spot to someone waiting for it.
Show up as you are, when you can, how you can. All we ask is that you tell us if your plans change, so the group can hold together for everyone in it.
Our Support Groups
Warmline Drop-In
A warm, online space for expecting mothers*, mothers* with children from newborn to school age, and caregivers. Connect, share, and feel less alone.
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4-Week Pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, to connect, ask questions, and discuss the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy and the transition to parenthood.
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>SEPTEMBER 4
8-Week Mom*-to-Mom*
A safe, caring space for immigrant moms* with children from newborn to school age. Explore coping strategies and build community.
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>SEPTEMBER 30
6-Week Mamas* 40+
For mothers* over 40 navigating midlife challenges including later pregnancy, parenting adolescents, supporting aging parents, professional transitions, and hormonal changes.
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>SEPTEMBER 15
Fathers*
A safe space for fathers* and expectant fathers* to talk openly about the highs, lows, and everything in between of raising children far from home.
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Neurodivergent Mothers*
For mothers* who experience the world differently through ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergence. Parenting without needing to explain or justify your struggles.
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De Mama*-a-Mama* (Grupo en Español)
Un grupo de apoyo en español para mamas* hispanohablantes en Alemania, desde el embarazo hasta la edad escolar.
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Moms* of Colour and Culture
A safe and supportive space for Black, Indian, and People of Colour immigrant mothers* in Germany to connect, share openly, and find community.
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Heidelberg In-Person - TUESDAYS
Meet in person with other mothers* at the BellaDonna Hebammenpraxis in Heidelberg.
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Heidelberg In-Person - FRIDAYS
Meet in person with other mothers* at the Belladonna Hebammenpraxis in Heidelberg.
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Mothers* Story Circle Berlin
An in-person storytelling circle at Einhorn Familienzentrum in Berlin Friedrichshain, for mothers* to share and reflect on the realities of matrescence*.
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June 11: Reclaim Your Space - Tanja Tirkali
June 25: Your Space Your Brain - Amanda Simó
July 9: Journaling Session - Dorina Cernatinschi
Not Sure Which Group Is Right for You?
Our Warmline team is here to help you find the perfect fit.
We'll guide you to the right group for your needs.
Get in touch with us.