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San Francisco Bay Area:
Parent Support Groups for Special Interests
FOR PARENTS' AND MOTHERS' CLUBS
ORGANIZED BY COUNTY : Click here
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category:
Single
Parents | Stepfamilies
| Twins, Multiples | Parents
with Disabilities | GLBT | Homeschooling | Grandparents
| Three or More Children | Foster Parents | Transracial
Adoption | Dads' Groups | Military Families | Multiracial
Families
ALTHOUGH
WE TRY TO KEEP THIS SECTION UP TO DATE, PLEASE CONFIRM MEETING
TIMES & DATES DIRECTLY WITH A MEMBER OF THE GROUP YOU PLAN
TO ATTEND.
CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL OF PARENT PARTICIPATION PRESCHOOLS ("Co-op" preschools). Statewide council's
website lists members schools throughout California.
Single Parents
DOWNTOWN BERKELEY YMCA, 2001
Allston Way, hosts monthly single parent support groups beginning
October 2003. Groups and child care free. Information: Eden O'Brien-BrennerCall
at (510) 665-3238 or e-mail her at eobrienbrenner@baymca.org.
PARENTS PLACE MARIN periodically
sponsors a single mothers'
support group which meets weekly in San Rafael. Advance registration
required. Informationand starting date of next group: (415) 491-7959.
PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS Orientations for prospective members
in the East Bay (Hayward through Oakland) are held several times
a month. Information: (510) 357-1768 or PWP53Hayward@Yahoo.com.
See the link to National HQ at above right for listings of other
S.F. Bay Area chapters.
PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS OF
SAN FRANCISCO AND SAN MATEO COUNTY Family outings, speakers, group activities. All
single parents invited to attend general meetings on the first
and third Sunday of each month; child care available. Information:
(415) 905-4145.
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Stepfamilies
EAST BAY BLENDED FAMILY CLUB Support, encouragement, and family get-togethers
for blended families. Find the group on Meetup.com or call (925)
487-2128.
STEPFAMILY ASSN. OF AMERICA:
LOCAL CHAPTERS Chapters
in Contra Costa Co., the East Bay, the Peninsula/San Jose, Santa
Cruz, San Francisco, Marin Co., Humboldt Co. For contact names
and phone numbers, call the national office at 1-800-735-0329.
STEPFAMILY DROP-IN SUPPORT
GROUP Meets the first
Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at Bananas, 5232 Claremont
Ave., Oakland, to share experiences, helpful information, and
referrals. Sponsored by the California Division Stepfamily Assn.
Information: (510) 653-6344.
STEPFAMILY SUPPORT GROUP,
Center for Creative Living,
199 E. Linda Mesa, Suite 4, Danville, first Saturday of each
month, 9:30-11 a.m. $15/session. Advance registration required.
Information: (925) 855-1745, ext. 2.
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Multiples
COASTSIDE MOTHERS OF TWINS CLUB Has
members in Pacifica, Millbrae, San mateo, Foster City, Burlingame.
Meets the third Wednesday of each month (except May and December)
at the San Bruno Library, corner of El Camino and Angus West.
Information: e-mail Julie McCarron at JMcca54324@aol.com.
CONTRA
COSTA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES
(formerly Contra Costa Mothers of Twins Club). Meets on the third Thursday of each month
at Bakers Square Restaurant, Willow Pass Rd., Concord. Social,
7 p.m. Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Information: (925) 431-8355.
EAST BAY PARENTS OF MULTIPLES
CLUB Social and educational
organizaiton for families of multiples. Information: Andrea
Ford at (510) 732-9648 or Kim Miller at (510) 928-2073.
GEMINI
CRICKETS PARENTS OF MULTIPLES OF SILICON VALLEY Serving
San Jose, Cambell, Milpitas, Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Gatos,
Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto.
MARIN MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES
Meets the second Thursday
of each month (September through June), 6:30-9 p.m., in San Rafael.
For mothers and moms-to-be of twins, triplets, and other multiples.
Talks by experts, support groups, Big Sister program for new
moms. Information: (415) 460-9049.
MID-PENINSULA
PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (Burlingame
south through Mountain View). Offers informational, recreational,
and support services to families with multiples. Meets the second
Monday of every month, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Veterans
Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City, Information
(650) 599-2022.
SAN
FRANCISCO MOTHERS OF TWINS CLUB Information:
(415) 440-TWINS or e-mail SFMOTC@aol.com.
SONOMA COUNTY MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES Includes members from Cloverdale, Windsor,
Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Petaluma, Sonoma. Meets in Rohnert
Park on the third Thursday of each month, new mom discussion
at 7 p.m., general meeting at 7:30 p.m. For prospective member
packet and directions of meetings, write to P.O. Box 9459, Santa
Rosa, CA 95405 or e-mail alp@sonic.net.
TRI-CITY
MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES
Meets on the first Wednesday
of each month, 7 p.m. Most meetings held at Holy Redeemer Church,
Cedar Ave., Newark; call to confirm schedule. Members have access
to a message board and online community where they can share
information, form playgroups, and learn about social activities.
To request an invitation to join, e-mail tricitymoms@yahoo.com
or call (510) 888-4444.
TWIN
VALLEY MOTHERS OF TWINS CLUB
For parents and expectant parents of multiples in the 580/680
North/East Coridors and beyond. Support, social activities, guest
speakers, play groups, pregnancy pals. Meets the second Tuesday
of each month at 7:30 p.m. at John Knox Presbyterian Church,
7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for our Q&A
roundtable. Dads and moms are encouraged to attend this hour
with their babies 8 months and younger. Information: (925) 948-0004.
TWINS BY THE BAY Support and education for parents of
multiple birth children. Meets first Monday of each month, 7-9
p.m., Montclair Recreation Center, 6300 Moraga Ave., Oakland.
New parent support group meets every other Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon.
Also play groups and social activities. Information: (510)
655-4139.
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Parents with Disabilities
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Can provide info on an SF Bay Area support
group for parents with physical or visual disabilities. They
also put out a free periodical called "Parenting with a
Disability." Phone: (510) 848-4445 or 1-800-644-2666.
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GLBT
OUR
FAMILY COALITION
The Bay Area Gay &
Lesbian Family Group. Social and educational events throughout
the Bay Area. Networking and support available through an e-mail
list, website, and newsletter. Information: (415) 982-1960-7774
or e-mail info@ourfamily.org.
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HOMESCHOOLING
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HOMESCHOOL GROUP Online support group of homeschoolers
who meet for social activities, small group classes, family field
trips, and exchange of ideas and educational support.
FAMILY VILLAGE HOMESCHOOLERS
meet Mondays at about 1 p.m. at Cordonices Park, Berkeley. For more information, call Mary at (510)
548-7435.
THE
HOMESCHOOLING PARK HOPPERS
An all -Inclusive homeschooling park-day group that meets weekly
in parks throughout Santa Clara County to meet other families,
share ideas, and have fun. Current contact information and a
calendar with park days and localtions are available on the website.
No membership is required to attend park days.
MILPITAS HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT GROUP A relaxed group for familier in Milpitas
and surrounding areas. No bylaws or dues. Currently, the group
meets for a park day at 10 a.m. every Thursday at Cataldi Park
in San Jose. Also, those parents who want to organize something
of interest to their own family and invite others along may do
so on this list.
SAN
FRANCISCO HOMESCHOOLERS
meets weekly for park days, swimming, and other ongoing events.
Information: Tim at (415) 558-9238.
TRI-VALLEY EXPLORERS A free,
all-inclusive homeschooling support group with e-list.. Activities,
planned by parents, vary, but may include park days, clubs, a
teen group, and more. For more information, e-mail info@trivalleyexplorers.com.
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GRANDPARENTS
NEW IN 2003
GRANDPARENTS
& RELATIVES AS SECOND PARENTS (GRP) Free peer support, workshops,
advocacy, information, and resources for grandparents and other
family members taking on a parenting role. Wrokshops for newcomers
on Thursday; ongoing workshops Wednesdays & Thursdays. Locations
in Oakland and Castro Valley. (510) 567-1162 or e-mail gaspoaklnd@aol.com.
GRANDPARENTING
NETWORK Meets
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, noon-1 p.m., at the San Ramon
Senior Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd. Support and education for grandparents
involved in the lives of grandchildren because theri adult children
cannot, or won't, care for their own children. Led by a family
therapist. $5/session. Information: Esther Lucas at (925)
973-3250.
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THREE OR MORE CHILDREN
MOMS WITH
THREE OR MORE CHILDREN Support group meets one Wednesday evening per month
to share experiences. Information: Ellen at (510) 526-7999.
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FOSTER PARENTS
FOSTER PAL
ADVICE LINE Where
foster parents can address their unique concerns. Offered by
Parental Stress Service, 3-11 p.m., seven days a week. Toll-free
in Alameda County. 1-888-580-3725.
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TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION
TAPS, TRANSRACIAL
ADOPTION PARENT SUPPORT A telephone help line offering referral, information,
and support to parents raising adopted children. Parents can
call (415) 451-TAPS (8277) 24 hours a day and leave a
message and will receive a return call within 24 hours.
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DADS'
GROUPS
MILITARY
FAMILIES
ANTIOCH MILITARY MOMS Activities and a meet-up page to help stay in
touch. For information, e-mail
josiemonaghan@aol.com or madredejoey@yahoo.com,
or visit the website.
MULTIRACIAL
FAMILIES
iPRIDE.
Visit their website
for more information.
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