Parenting / Grandparenting
Self Help Clearinghouse
PEP (Postpartum Education for Parents)
Model. 1 group in California. Founded 1977. Volunteer-run group that
provides emotional peer support for parents. Helps parents adjust to
the changes in their lives that a baby brings. Education on basic
infant care and parent adjustment. Phone help. Group development
guidelines.
Write:
P.E.P.
P.O. Box 6154
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
Voice: 805-564-3888 (8am-8pm PST)
Website: http://www.sbpep.org
E-mail: pepboard@gmail.com
Verified: 11/13/2007
GAP (Grandparents As Parents)
Model. 7 groups. Founded 1987. Support network, sharing of
experiences and feelings between grandparents and other relative
caregivers who are raising their grandchildren for various reasons.
Phone support network, advocacy, social, group member listings,
information and referrals. Assistance in starting similar groups.
Write:
GAP
22048 Sherman Way, #217
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Voice: 818-264-0880
Fax: 818-264-0882
E-mail: madelyn@grandparentsasparents.com
Verified: 4/30/2007
Mothers and More
National. 180 chapters. Founded 1987. Support and advocacy for
women who have altered their career paths to care for their children
at home. It is not about opposing mothers who work outside the home;
rather it is about respecting, supporting and advocating for choice
in how one combines working and parenting. Provides ongoing support
for a woman's personal needs and interests with regard to active
parenting. Also advocates for public and employment policies that
accommodate stay-at-home mothers. Newsletter and chapter development
guidelines.
Write:
Mothers and More
P.O. Box 31
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Voice: 630-941-3553
Fax: 630-941-3551
Website: http://www.mothersandmore.org
E-mail: nationaloffice@mothersandmore.org
Verified: 11/13/2007
MOPS, International (Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers)
International. 3600 affiliated groups. Founded 1973. Offers a
non-denominational Christian support group for mothers with children
from infancy to 6 years old. MOPS groups meet in churches throughout
the U.S., Canada and 15 other countries. Provides assistance in
starting local groups.
Write:
MOPS, International
2370 South Trenton Way
Denver, CO 80231
Voice: 1-800-929-1287 or 303-733-5353 (group referrals)
Fax: 303-733-5770
Website: http://www.mops.org
E-mail: info@mops.org
Verified: 10/26/2007
MOMS Club
International. 2000+ affiliated groups. Founded 1983. Mutual
support for mothers-at-home. Groups provide at-home mothers of
children of all ages emotional and moral support, as well as a wide
variety of activities. Provides assistance in starting and
maintaining or locating chapters through local coordinators (enclose
$2 to cover postage).
Write:
MOMS Club
1464 Madera Road, N191
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Website: http://www.momsclub.org
E-mail: momsclub@aol.com
Verified: 11/10/2007
MAD DADS, Inc.
(Men Against Destruction Defending Against Drugs and
Social-disorder) National. 60 affiliated groups in 17 states.
Founded 1989. Grassroots organization of fathers aimed at fighting
gang and drug-related violence. Provides family and community
activities and leadership, community education and mobilization,
speaking engagements regarding goals and objectives and chapter
formation. They present themselves as 'surrogate fathers' who listen
to and care about street teens. National signature program:
Neighborhood Street Mentoring Patrols. Members provide assistance in
starting chapters in hard-to-reach neighborhoods. Also, groups for
kids, mothers and grandparents.
Write:
MAD DADS, Inc.
5732 Normandy Blvd., Suite 8
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Voice: 904-781-0905
Website: http://www.maddads.com
E-mail: national@maddads.com
Verified: 10/10/2007
Parent Empowerment Network
Online. Founded 1996. E-mail group for parents with disabilities.
Website: http://www.disabledparents.net
E-mail: trish@disabledparents.net
Verified: 10/3/2007
NATHHAN (National Challenged Homeschoolers)
National network. Founded 1990. Christian, non-profit organization
encouraging families with special needs, particularly those who home
educate. Bi-annual magazine, lending library, family phone book,
phone support, information and referrals. Dues $25/yr.
Write:
NATHHAN
P.O. Box 310
Moyie Springs, ID 83845
Voice: 208-267-6246
Website: http://www.nathhan.com
E-mail: nathanews@aol.com
Verified: 11/13/2007
National Association of Mothers' Centers
National. 40 sites. Founded 1975. Discussion groups and other
activities regarding parenting, pregnancy, childbirth and
childrearing. Warm, welcoming environment of support. National and
some local newsletters, conference and advocacy. Has up-to-date
information on contacting local Mothers' Center programs, starting a
center and how employers in NY/NJ/CT can offer a program for working
parents.
Write:
Nat'l. Assoc. of Mothers' Centers
1740 Old Jericho Turnpike
Jericho, NY 11756
Voice: 1-800-939-6667 or 516-939-6667
Fax: 516-750-5365
Website: http://www.motherscenter.org
E-mail: info@motherscenter.org
Verified: 4/26/2007
Family Pride Coalition
National. 160+ local groups. Founded 1979. Support, education and
advocacy for gay/lesbian/transgendered parents and prospective
parents. Families welcome. Information and referrals, phone support,
family events, literature and newsletter. Assistance in starting
groups.
Write:
Family Pride Coalition
P.O. Box 65327
Washington, DC 20035-5327
Voice: 202-331-5015
Fax: 202-331-0080
Website: http://www.familypride.org
E-mail: info@familypride.org
Verified: 10/2/2007
Mocha Moms, Inc.
National. 100+ affiliated groups. Founded 1997. Provides support for
at-home mothers of color. Sponsors weekly support group meetings,
monthly moms-only events, on-going community service and volunteer
opportunities. Dues $20/year. Bulletins, information, assistance
with starting local chapters and referrals to existing groups.
Write:
Mocha Moms, Inc.
P.O. Box 1995
Upper Marlboro, MD 20773
Fax: 301-805-8147
Website: http://www.mochamoms.org
E-mail: nationaloffice@mochamoms.org
Verified: 11/10/2007
Attachment Parenting International
International. Founded 1994. Promotes parenting practices to create
strong, healthy emotional bonds between parents and their child.
Dues $35/yr. Offers support group referrals, newsletter, advocacy,
literature, information and referrals.
Write:
Attachment Parenting International
P.O. Box 4615
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Voice: 1-800-850-8320
Website: http://www.attachmentparenting.org
E-mail: info@attachmentparenting.org
Verified: 11/1/2007
Parent Soup Message Boards
Online. Offers a large variety of message boards which deal with
parenting issues including infertility, pregnancy, parenting
challenges, parents of disabled, pregnancy loss, newborn babies,
toddlers, adoption, family issues, etc.
Website: http://www.parentsoup.com/boards
Verified: 11/10/2007
Holistic Moms Network
International. Chapters across the US and Canada. Founded 2002.
Purpose is to provide awareness, education and support for holistic
parenting, provides a nurturing, open-minded and respectful
community for parents to share these ideals. Encourages moms and
dads to parent naturally and educate themselves about alternative
health, mindful parenting and natural healing. Assists persons in
starting new chapters.
Write:
Holistic Moms
P.O. Box 408
Caldwell, NJ 07006
Voice: 1-877-465-6667
Website: http://www.holisticmoms.org
E-mail: info@holisticmoms.org
Verified: 4/30/2007
Conduct Disorders Parent Message Board
Online. 7,080 members. Founded 1995. Support for parents living
with a child with one of the many behavior disorders including:
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance
disorder, conduct disorder, depression and substance abuse. Parents
with children of all ages welcome.
Website: http://www.conductdisorders.com
Verified: 4/27/2007
The At Home Dad Network
Online. Founded 1997. Resource for stay at home fathers. Discussion
forum, chat room, information and events.
Website: http://www.athomedad.com
Verified: 5/3/2007
Mothers of Freshmen
Online. Support group for mothers of college freshmen where they
share their various concerns unique to sending a child off to
college, from how to support their child to coping with 'Empty Nest
Syndrome.' Has a variety of topical message boards and evening chat
sessions.
Website: http://www.mofchat.com
Verified: 4/26/2007
Expecting Parents Meetup Groups
Online. Meet other new or expecting parents to exchange advice,
support and laughs. Message boards.
Website: http://newparents.meetup.com/
Verified: 9/29/2007
Stay At Home Moms University (SAHMU)
Online. 745 members. Founded 1999. Support, encouragement and
discussions regarding the unique challenges faced by stay at home
moms. Discussion topics include parenting, teenagers, infants,
marriages, homeschooling, home business and budget. Pregnant
SAHMs-to-be are welcome.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sahmu/
Verified: 8/28/2007
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