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
Show up when you can.
How you can. Where you can.
As you can.
We understand,
as we are all mothers* and fathers* too.
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 Support Group
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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8-Week Mom*-to-Mom* Support Group
A safe, caring space for immigrant moms* with children from newborn to school age. Explore coping strategies and build community.
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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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6-Week Resourceful Parenting
Open to all Parents.
A curriculum-based program teaching cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and attachment skills to help parents reduce stress, lift mood, and strengthen connection. Open to all genders.
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Father's* Group
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 Group - TUESDAYS
Meet in person with other mothers* at the Belladonna Hebammenpraxis in Heidelberg.
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Heidelberg In-Person Group - FRIDAYS
Meet in person with other mothers* at the Belladonna Hebammenpraxis in Heidelberg.
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Berlin Mothers* Story Circle
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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7 May: CLEAR SPACE CALM MIND - Tanja Tirkali, Kon Mari
18 June: YOUR SPACE YOUR BRAIN - Amanda Simó, Neuro-architect
9 July: Journaling Session - Dorina Cernatinschi, Creatrix
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.