Parenting can be a challenge for all of us, regardless of the age of our children, our family make up, our economic situation and more.  From time to time, we may feel the need for additional support beyond that of our immediate family or friends or we may just want to build our friends network.  Many resources are available in our local communities and we hope to offer you contact information for some of those programs here.  Below you will find some links to information about support groups and parent/Child social groups throughout New Haven and Middlesex Counties.  If you are aware of other programs we could list here, or if by chance, you see that we have information that is outdated or not exactly correct, please contact us and help us keep our resources current.

Also stop by our Resources page for many additional sites offering valuable information.

ADD/ADHD- A list of support groups and resources for parents of children with ADD/ADHD

Central Ct Stay at Home Parents Group
We welcome ALL moms and dads including new and expecting parents as well as nannies and children of all ages. We are an active group and have many events at lots of different venues (parks, kids museums, home play dates.) If you are looking to make friends for yourself as well as your children, share experiences and fun...you're in the right place!

CT Newcomers & Moms Clubs - A directory of clubs and organizations in Connecticut which are designed to give people new to the area the opportunity to meet and develop friendships with others.

Grandparents As Parents Support Program (GAPS) -Provides a list of list of agencies that offer assistance to grandparent caregivers.  Also Grand Parent Again.

Hygeia Foundation - The Hygeia Foundation is an international community of compassion, empathy and support for families who have endured the tragedy of miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal / infant loss. The local organization provides support, education, and counseling to families who grieve the loss of a pregnancy or newborn.

KIDSTEPS - KIDSTEPS FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S CENTER, a division of SARAH, Inc., provides therapeutic and integrated learning experiences for differently-abled children, ages birth to 12, and their families. 

La Leche League of CT - La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. 

MamaSource.com - Mamasource is a private website for moms, which is safe, local and free. Find the advice, referrals, and insight you need, in a supportive community of moms helping moms.

Middletown Community Health Center - "Like Minded Mamas" - Support group for mothers meets monthly. Children are welcome to attend. Topics of discussion include attachment parenting, family bed, homebirth, selective vaccination, simple living and more.

Middlesex Young Parents Programs - The Young Parents Program offers counseling and support for pregnant teens and their partners, as well as parenting teens.

Milford Hospital "Mom's Reunion" -Moms and their babies meet monthly to share the challenges and joys of motherhood.

Moms Club of Branford - The MOMS Club is a support group just for you, the at-home mother of today, interested in the world around you, wanting a variety of activities for you and your children, and proud of your choice of at-home mothering for your family!

Mothers  & More of Greater New Haven - Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy.  We offer CT moms playgroups, moms and tot activities, coffee club, evening meetings, moms night out, family parties and much much more. Come see all that we have to offer!

New Haven County Mom & Tot's Playgroup - This group hosts outings for children of all ages that are fun for both moms & kids. We coordinate a wide range of kid-friendly activities that vary monthly.  Activities may include picnic park, trips to the zoo as well as private playgroups.  We also coordinate a monthly "mom's night out".

Net Family News - A nonprofit public service providing a forum and "kid-tech news" for parents and educators.  Based on the premise that informed, engaged parenting is essential to kids' constructive use of technology and the Net.

Nursing Moms - Griffin Hospital - Support group provides an opportunity for new moms to get together and talk about life since the baby's arrival.

Wallingford VNA - Offers Hispanic Mother's Support Group, Grandparents as Parents Supports Group (GAPS), and occasional support group for mothers of infants and toddlers.

Women & Family Life Center - The Women & Family Life Center, a nonprofit organization, helps women and families meet the challenges of daily living and personal development through education, enrichment, support and referral services.  WFLC serves parents of young children (pre-K), individuals who are divorcing, separating or experiencing domestic violence, pre-teen and teen-age youth and their parents, and individuals seeking to improve their well-being.

Yale-New Haven Hospital - Offers a variety of support groups related to new moms, parenting, teen issues, children dealing with illness and more.