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Maybe you're new to town. Or you're a brand new parent. Moms' and dads' clubs and support groups are one of the most powerful resources you can bring into your life, and we know you'll find a network of future great friends here on our list. Take a look at our clubs and support groups to see if there's something there for your family. And be sure to check out www.TriangleMommies.com, a thriving online community (more than 1000 members!) that offers forums, newsletters, coffee connections, special events and much more.

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Parent Support Groups and Networking

Attachment Parenting International-Orange Alamance Chapter
Provides educational, emotional and practical support to parents who practice attachment/continuum parenting.
Visit www.chapel-hill.nc.us/apioa/index.html, or call Janet, 624-3500; Diana, 942-8683.


Attachment Parenting International-Raleigh Area
Provides educational, emotional and practical support to parents who practice attachment parenting.
Visit www.attachmentparenting.org.


Adoptive Parent Support Group, CHS of NC
Offers a confidential support group to meet with other adoptive parents that are presently parenting or preparing to parent.
Jody, 676-4954.


CarolinaKinder
Organizes playgroups, story times, special events and German lessons.
Visit www.carolinakinder.org/eng-index.html.


Chapel Hill/Carrboro Mothers Club
Offers an informal group for area parents.
Lia, 932-7352 or visit www.chapelhillmothersclub.org.


Attachment Parenting International-Orange Alamance Chapter
Provides educational, emotional and practical support to parents who practice attachment/continuum parenting.
Visit www.chapel-hill.nc.us/apioa/index.html, or call Janet, 624-3500; Diana, 942-8683.


Dads' Play Group
Now forming, for dads and elementary-age children. Meets at Williams Park, Lynn Road in Raleigh on Mondays at 4pm either weekly, every other week or even monthly to start. If interested, please e-mail bdibbert@bellsouth.net.


Duke Postpartum Support Program
Offers a free support group, phone consultation and other services for expectant mothers and mothers who are distressed any time in the first year after giving birth. Call 681-6840 or e-mail william.meyer@duke.edu.


Durham Mothers' Club
Connects Durham area mothers of children ages 0-5 for support, education, and friendship.
Visit www.durham-mothers-club.org. E-mail president@durham-mothers-club.org or call Amy, 596-0695.


Empowered Parenting Discussion Group
Teens that have a positive relationship with their parents are less likely to engage in risky behaviors. Join this discussion group led by Wanda and Earl Boone with DurhamTRY. E-mail DurhamTRY@aol.com or visit www.DurhamTRY.org. 


Grandparents as Parents
is a support group for grandparents and other relatives who are raising children. Call Keisha or, for Spanish-speaking families, Catalina at 834-2136.


Hillsborough Exchange Club Family Center
Offers a parent-aide program and free, in-home parenting support for up to 15 months, parenting classes for families with children ages 1 month through 18 years, free educational programs in Orange County by arrangement, information and referral services. Call 732-7282 or e-mail hexchangecenter@earthlink.net. 


Holistic Moms Network
is a nonprofit support and discussion network for moms with an interest in natural/holistic and alternative health and parenting.
Meet and connect with like-minded moms, and plan playgroups and other health-conscious activities. Dads and kids welcome. www.holisticmoms.org.


La Leche League
is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. Visit www.lalecheleague.org/Web/NorthCarolina.html or call La Leche League 24-hour hotline for groups and meetings times in the Triangle, 755-6400.


Little River Family Resource Center
Offers Parenting Issues Forums, an indoor playspace, parent workshops, a multimedia library, tutoring, computers, family literacy and English-as-a-Second Language classes. $. Call 471-3231. Visit www.littlerivercommunity.org.


Mocha Moms of Durham
Provides support for at-home mothers of color. Call 321-6222 or visit http://www.mochamoms.org for more information.


Mocha Moms of Raleigh
Provides support for at-home mothers of color. Visit http://raleigh-mochamoms.tripod.com.


Moms & Tots of Duke University.
Call Kulwadeee, 572-9107


MOMS Club of Apex-West
Offers support for stay-at-home moms through fun activities for them and their children. Karin, 363-6477.


MOMS Club of Cary-North/Morrisville
is a support group for part- and full-time at-home moms living in 27513 and 27560. E-mail Mel at wxcrazymel-moms@yahoo.com.


MOMS Club of South Cary
(for moms living in 27606, 27511, 27518 or 27539) offers playgroups, weekly outings for all ages, brunch bunch and Moms' night out, for stay-at-home moms. E-mail Colleen at southcarymoms@yahoo.com.  


MOMS Club of Clayton Area
Offers playgroups, park dates, book club, movie club, cook club and for kids and moms. Cheryl, 763-9190 or e-mail cherylsold@aol.com.


MOMS Club of Garner-East
Offers activities, civic projects, and playgroups. Cathy, 661-2958.


MOMS Club of East Raleigh
Offers monthly activities for stay-at-home moms and their children. Christine, 749-7788.


MOMS Club of Wake Forest North
A support group for part- and full-time stay-at-home moms living north of Highway 98. Michaela, 562-9402 or Donna, 554-6965. 


MOMS Club of Wake Forest South
A support group for part- and full-time stay-at-home moms living south of Highway 98. Please visit http://moms-club-nc.tripod.com for more information.


MOMS Club of North Raleigh
offers ongoing activities include playgroups for children, special events, guest speakers and more. Visit www.web-spinning.com/mcnr or call Debbie, 845-7644.


Mom's Coffee Connection
Offers free child care and coffee. Mothers of all ages welcome. Call 563-5429.


Moms in Touch International
is an interdenominational, nonprofit ministry whose purpose is to encourage mothers and others to pray for their children and schools. Mary, 518-2454. E-mail mitiRaleigh@nc.rr.com or visit www.MomsInTouch.org.


Moms on the Run
Lee County chapter. Call 777-9305 or e-mail momsontherun2005@yahoo.com. 


MOPS of the Colonial Baptist Church
Visit http://women.colonial.org under "special ministries" or call 233-9100, ext. 9100.


MOPS of Crosspointe in Cary
Offers friendship, conversation, crafts, speakers and a delicious, kid-free breakfast. Visit www.crosspointe.org/mops or
call 469-9111, ext. 667.


MOPS of Durham at Christ the King Moravian Church
is for all mothers of preschoolers (working, SAHM, married, single, teen). Day and night groups. Call 489-1711 or visit
www.ckmc-church.org/MOPS.


MOPS North Raleigh at Crossroads Fellowship
offers mothers with preschoolers a fun support group with nursery. Call 981-0222.


MOPS Apex at Fairview Baptist Church
offers mothers with preschoolers a fun support group with nursery. Call 779-1791 or visit www.fairviewchurch.org.


MOPS Apex at Salem Baptist Church.
Visit www.salem-bc.org/home/mops.htm or e-mail salem_mops@yahoo.com. Morning MOPS, call Cyndee, 290-2652; for evening, Rebecca, 462-1464.


MOPS Knightdale at Knightdale Baptist Church.
Visit www.knightdalebaptist.org. Call 790-7999 or 934-7456.


MOPS Mebane
has started a new chapter. For more information or to arrange for child care during a meeting, call 563-1660.


MOPS Pittsboro
helps moms by providing a caring atmosphere for today's mother of young children. Call 542-2986.


MOPS Raleigh
offers mothers with preschoolers a fun support group with nursery. Call 781-3249.


Mothers and More Southern Wake Chapter.
Call Lisa, 557-9529 or Elly, 877-0375.


Mothers and More Western Wake County Chapter
serves mothers in Cary, Morrisville and Apex. E-mail westernwakemothers@gmail.com or visit www.westernwakemothers.com.


Mothers of Multiples Club (MOMS) of Chapel Hill
provides support and information for parents and expectant parents of twins, triplets or more. Susie, membermama@momchd.com.  


Mothers Unlimited of Clayton
Call 300-3157, e-mail clayton@mothersunlimited.com or visit www.mothersunlimited.com


Mothers Unlimited of Cleveland/Garner.
Call Robyne, 464-9102, e-mail robyne@mothersunlimited.com or visit www.mothersunlimited.com.


Mothers With Young Children (MWYC)
is for mothers of children ages birth to 5 years. E-mail leecountymwyc@yahoo.com.  


Nesting Solo
is a monthly free publication for single parents in Western Wake County. Newsletter, Web site and networking events provide spiritual, emotional and practical support. Visit www.nestingsolo.com.


Nursing Mothers of Raleigh
is a nonprofit organization offering breastfeeding education and support for expectant and breastfeeding mothers in the
Triangle. Breast pump rental and sales available. Visit www.nursingmothersofraleigh.org or call 847-4903.


Capital Area Parents without Partners
provides single parents and their children with an opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence and sensitivity
towards others by offering an environment for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques. Visit www.capitalareapwp.org or e-mail info@capitalareapwp.org.


Project Enlightenment, Wake County Public Schools,
is an early childhood/early intervention program providing assistance to parents and teachers of children age birth through kindergarten. Services include workshops, counseling, early intervention screening, TALKline (856-7800), Resource Center, and more. Call 856-7774 or visit www.projectenlightenment.wcpss.net.


Triangle Counseling Services
is a family-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, adolescents and their families through education, counseling, in-home therapy and other supportive services on evenings and weekends. Evelyn, 949-3813.


Triangle Mothers of Twins and Triplets.
Visit www.tmott.org.


Triangle Single Parents Night Out.
Visit http://singleparents.meetup.com/489.


Welcome Baby
offers parenting education and support program for Durham County residents, serving parents with children ages birth to 5.
Free clothing is available for families in need with children ages 5 and under. 721 Foster Street, Durham. Visit
www.welcomebaby.org or call 560-7150. 

 
 
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