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This page is for us moms to
be able to find local support groups to be able to
connect and find support! Some are social groups only,
while others are information groups. Check below for a
group that interests you...There's enough out there for
there to be a group for everyone!
Please
email me if you have a group to add to the list.
Make sure to include contact info as well as a brief
description of the group.
Fresno
Other Local Areas
Fresno
 P.A.L.
(Play and Learn) Fresno
P.A.L. (Play and
Learn) Fresno is a playgroup designed for families with
children ages 18 months to 5 years. We will meet every
other week (regular day and time to be announced) for
fun and educational playgroups! We will make every
effort to expose our children to all of the cultural and
educational experiences that our community offers in a
fun and exciting way! Every member of this group will be
expected to contribute to the success of the group by
sharing ideas, information, and resources. This group
will be kept small in effort to allow members to get to
know each other better and to give our children the best
experience possible!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/playandlearnfresno/
La Leche League of Fresno
County
La
Leche League's monthly meetings provide an opportunity
to talk with other mothers about the special joys and
challenges of parenting through breastfeeding. A
continuing series of informal discussion meetings are
offered and are open to all women interested in
breastfeeding. Children are welcome.
Visit their website or call the Leader Referral Line
265-3301.
"Fresno AP Mommies" Playgroup
A playgroup
started by me, Fresno Family's Webmama, that has grown
in leaps in bounds since its beginnings in early 2001.
This group is for "attachment
parenting" mommies to be able to connect and get the
support that we need, since we tend to go against the
"mainstream" in our parenting style. We are a group of
mommies who don't believe in letting our children "cry
it out" (we always respond in some way to baby's cries,
and don't believe you can spoil a baby by holding them
too much), we tend to family bed (tho not all of us), we
carry or "wear" our babies alot, we strongly believe in
breastfeeding, and particularly in feeding on demand
(there are no Ezzo, "Babywise", supporters amongst
us...we are all very opposed to his practices)...many of
us breastfeed past a year, some past 2 years, we believe
in gentle discipline (no spanking)...These are our
general beliefs...not all of us are strict in all of
this, but that is a broad overview of how our mommies
feel. More info here. If this sounds like something that grooves with
your parenting,
email
here and we'll add you to our announcement only
egroup so you can find out about our activities.
API (Attachment
Parenting International) of Fresno
The
Fresno, CA chapter of Attachment Parenting International
(API) brings families together to learn, share, and
socialize. Through research, support, education, and
advocacy, API seeks to strengthen families and increase
awareness of the importance of secure attachment,
thereby reducing the likelihood of many serious social
problems such as adolescent risk-taking, child abuse,
and aggressive behaviors. API's Advisory Board, Resource
Advisory Council, and Board of Directors includes
pediatricians, psychiatrists, psychotherapists,
periodontists, anthropologists, child educators, and
attorneys. Attachment Parenting International is a non-profit(c)(3)non-profit
member organization. Monthly meetings are open to the
public and paid membership is not required to attend.
Join the egroup or
contact
Janell for more info.
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
of Fresno
ICAN
of Fresno Chapter's mission is to improve maternal-child
health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through
education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and
promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)and meets
every 3rd thursday of the month.
ICAN
of Fresno is a local online group that encourages a
supportive dialogue to educate and inform anyone who is
interested in preparing for childbirth choices, rights
of a patient, VBAC, HBAC, & receive emotional support
for cesarean births (past & recovery). It is recommended
(although not required) that online group members
formally subscribe to the ICAN of Fresno Chapter for
additional benefits and resources.
Interested in joining the online group,
click here.
The Hip Mamas Club
A playgroup for working and
SAHMs. We will have kids gathering and mom nights. We
will do most gatherings on weekends or early evening.
Anyone who is interested can email Nicole:
jordantresmom@hotmail.com
Central Valley Playgroup
(Formerly "Fresno Moms")
We are a
parents group located in Fresno but cater to the central
valley. We have many parents that come from all over the
central valley. Parent's with kids ranging in ages from
their teens to newborns. We have weekly events and
playdates.There are monthly events for new members and
parents night out. If you would love to join feel free
to email us.
"MOPS" (Mothers
Of Preschoolers)
This is an international
Christian group of mothers who have preschoolers. $5 per
meeting. Call Brandy Freeland, MOPS Council Coordinator
for Fresno-Clovis, 559-436-0891. Or visit their
website to find a group near you...there are 8
groups in the Fresno/Clovis area...as well as others in
the surrounding towns.
MOPS is a support group
for mothers. Their meetings usually include a speaker on
family related subjects, discussion time and a craft.
Meetings are usually planned for every other week, and
child care is available. Some meetings are in the
evening so working mothers can attend.
Info from website:
MOPS International is a
non-denominational Christian organization that reaches
out to all mothers of children under school age. MOPS
helps moms… and MOPS makes a difference in thelives of
families. The purpose of MOPS International is to
nurture every mother of preschoolers by meeting her
distinct needs to the glory of Jesus Christ.. This
purpose is carried out in a variety of ways, including
local MOPS groups, MOMSense Magazine, MOMSense Radio,
MOPS’ books and products, and special events.
Please see
website for details.
M.O.M.S. (Making Our Mothering
Significant)
A fun fellowship time
for mothers of young children. Peoples Church, Cedar &
Herndon Avenues, Fresno.
• 2nd Tuesday of the
month
• 9:15 to 11:30am, Green Room
• Mothers of infants, preschool, and school-age children
• Child-care available
For information, call 298-8001, ext. 273
M.O.M.S. is
a unique ministry geared towards mothers of infants,
preschool, and school-age children.
Play Pals Playgroups
Every week is an adventure when you are in Play Pals!
Members enjoy a
weekly kids activity like the zoo, park, story-time or
even a tour of
a local restaurant or establishment. The sky's the limit
and its up to
your group to decide. Each month there is an all-group
children's
activity and a mom's night out. In addition, members are
eligible to
attend exclusive annual events such as the Easter Egg
Hunt, Family
Picnic, Fall Eat N' Greet Fest, and our ever popular,
Holiday Pizza
Party.
Fresno Play Pals is organized by a committee of moms
called
coordinators. Coordinators and group leaders plan events
and
activities and share ideas about how to make Fresno Play
Pals even
more rewarding for members. Fresno Play Pals
Coordinators and group
leaders meet on a quarterly basis to help ensure that
Fresno Play
Pals remains organized and fun for everyone!
To Find An Age-Appropriate Group For Your Child,
starting from infants
and up, E-Mail Us Today at
playpalsfresno@yahoo.com , through our yahoo group
playpalsleadersandmembers or check out our
myspace page:
http://www.myspace.com/fresnoplaypals
MOMS Club
We are MOMS
Club, an international, non-profit organization offering
support for mothers who stay home with their children,
including those who have home-based businesses and those
who work part-time. It is a wonderful way for you to
meet other at-home moms and a fun way for your child to
meet other at-home children! We offer monthly meetings,
casual get-togethers, outings for moms and children,
family parties, playgroups, babysitting co-ops, activity
groups, and service projects.
If you live
south of
Herndon,
email
momscluboffresno@yahoo.com.
Visit their website.
If you live north of Herndon, email
momscluboffresno_north@yahoo.com.
If you live west of Marks, email
momscluboffresno_west@yahoo.com.
Visit their website.
And
visit their
international website.
St.
Agnes Mom-to-Mom Support Group
Meets
Thursdays 10am-Noon.
Mothers bring their babies and share concerns. Call
(559) 450-2000 or (559) 450-5210.
Fresno Mommies
As
part of The Mommies Network, FresnoMommies.com is a free
community for moms in Fresno County. We realize that all
moms need local support -- and who can't use another
friend? FresnoMommies.com offers a simple way to connect
with local moms for friendship, support and fun. Members
meet on our forums to share information on everything
from where to get the best haircut to tips on
transitioning to a "big kid" bed. Each month, we also
offer many face-to-face events for our members, their
children and their families. Register today and join us!
Other Local Areas
AP Mountain Mamas
AP Mountain Mamas is an
eclectic and inclusive association of families who live
and parent through the principles of attachment
parenting (including homeschool/unschool) in Madera
County, the foothills and surrounding areas. Members are
from Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Bass Lake, Mariposa, Fish
Camp, North Fork, O'Neals, Raymond, Yosemite Lakes Park,
Madera and more.
Visalia AP Mommies
We are Visalia, CA area
mommies that parent our children in the "attachment
parenting" style. That means we co-sleep, breastfeed
(usually extended breastfeeding), "wear" our babies (in
slings, carriers, etc.), don't believe in letting our
babies cry-it-out, use gentle discipline (no spanking),
and are subsequently in tune to our children's needs.
This group is for anyone who practices AP parenting or
is interested in learning more about AP parenting and
wants to make friendships with others who parent in a
similar style. We have park days, mom's night out and a
book club.
Reedley Mother's
Group
For mothers with
children from birth to age 5. A selection of subjects
are covered, such as a speaker, craft, or a mother's
tea. Child care is available.
Meets at First Baptist Church, 819 W. Parlier the 1st
and 3rd Thursday of the month from 9:30am to 11:30am.
Call for details 638-5281.
Hanford Teen Center
Offers several classes
during the week for mothers and their children up to age
five. Classes include planned activities, crafts & other
projects for moms and their children.
Call 585-2519 for information. |
