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1-800-CHILDREN –
Virginia-based helpline.
Adoptive Families Del Sol
– Families who have adopted/are adopting from a Latin American country.
Cristal Lake-Sanders: (804) 744-5202,
Josna1@verizon.net
OR Kelly Kane: 795-5058,
kkane@stthomasrichmond.org.
Adoption with love
- Monthly sessions at JFS. 282-5644
Asperger’s Syndrome
Family members of children with AS: Are you interested in connecting with
other families coping with similar struggles? Do you want to learn more
about Asperger’s Syndrome or share your knowledge and support with other
families? Family support group will be held the second Thursday of each
month, 4-5 p.m. F.A.N.
(Fluvanna Asperger’s Network) - Theresa Atkins, 434-589-5375;
tatkins @embarqmail.com.
Attachment Parenting International, Richmond Chapter – Jennifer: 740-4704 or richmondapmail@yahoo.com
Attention Deficit
Disorder -CHADD The group meets at Bon
Air Presbyterian Church, generally on third Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Call
804-423-6332 or 804-379-6706 or see
www.CHADD.org
Autism Interventions
of Richmond – 266-1105
Autism Society of America,
Central Va. – 257-0192,
http://www.asacv.org/
Birth Talk -
a circle of trust and support for pregnant
women and partners interested in or seeking an unmedicated hospital birth
and parents desiring to share their birth stories. Meets the first Monday of
each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Bon Air Presbyterian Church 9201 W.
Huguenot Road. For more information contact Jennifer Kyzer at 440-2498
or
safe-n-happy@iglide.net.
Breast Feeding
Support Group – 320-3527
CHADD
(Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), Central
Va. – 423-6332
CMG Foundation-
CMG Foundation is a
non-profit organization founded to help resolve disputes amicably in our
community by offering affordable alternative dispute resolution solutions
and training for individuals, businesses, communities and schools.
www.cmg-foundation.org
804-254-2664
Commonwealth Parenting
Center – 545-1272,
http://www.commonwealthparentingcenter.org/
Compassionate Friends,
Richmond Chapter – Families who have experienced the death of a child.
254-0588,
TCFRichmond@aol.com
Coordinators2
– Lifetime adoption resource, 354-1881
Dads and Kids
Club – Todd Tuting, 364-2520,
www.richmonddadsclub.com
Down Syndrome
Association of Greater Richmond – 796-5141,
www.dsagr.com
Eating Disorders
Support Group – anorexia and bulimia. 323-8846.
Ehlers Danlos National Foundation,
Richmond/Central Va. chapter – Diana Harris, 272-6702,
richmondeds@comcast.net
FAM
is parenting central for fathers and mothers, friends and mentors, and
families like yours. FAM links parents with each other, with information on
a range of child-rearing issues, and with local resources by providing a
web-based clearinghouse, promoting the 1-800-CHILDREN helpline, and
organizing Circle of Parents support groups. (804) 257-7226,
www.FAMrichmond.org
Families Anonymous
– Parents and relatives concerned with another’s abuse of drugs or alcohol.
Hotline: 262-0932,
www.famanon.home.att.net
Families of the China Moon
– Families who have adopted children from China. 553-4639,
membership@fcmrichmond.org,
www.fcmrichmond.org
Family Face 2 Face Services, LLC. -Services: Therapeutic Mentoring and Counseling For Youth and Families. 804)833-7231 www.myfamilyservices.org
Families for Natural
Living (FNL) – Theresa, 744-3561,
bewell@cavtel.net
Families for Russian/Ukranian
Adoption of Central VA - 730-4276
Family Support Program - Greater
Richmond SCAN
(Stop Child Abuse Now) - Free groups with children’s groups available.
257-7226
Father Focus
is a Family Empowerment Initiative with fatherhood/
father support groups, parenting education, supportive services for men.
Curtis, (804) 397-3339,
cjones@fatherfocusrichmond.com
French Kids’ Club
- French speaking families. 354-6935,
mailto:AFRCulturel@aol.com
Fresh Start for Single Mothers
and Their Children – several locations, call 364-0460
www.whatsnextfreshstart.org
Hanover Community Services
- Parents concerned about teens’ alcohol, tobacco or drug use. 365-4238,
cbbowen@co.hanover.va.us
Homeschooling Support—http://www.homeschoolrichmond.com/
ICAN
of Richmond - vaginal birth after cesarean. 236-8660,
mailto:ICANofRichmond@yahoo.com
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- families of
children with diabetes - Kristi Rosenberg, 744-3753
JDRF
Youth Pump Group - kids on
insulin pumps - Colleen Corbett 378-0074
Kin Raising Kin Group
- Children’s group available. 257-7226
La Leche League of Richmond
– Support and information for breastfeeding mothers. 994-2837, 745-1031 •
www.llli.org
Learning Disabilities Council
– People with learning disabilities and their families. 748-5012
Men Being Good Dads
- 257-9392,
http://www.christiancounselors4va.com/
Million Mom March,
Richmond Chapter – focusing on preventing gun violence. 353-5657
M.I.S.S. (Mothers In Sympathy & Support)
- families who have suffered perinatal or infant death. 741-6562 ext. 15,
twyla@missfoundation.org
M & M
(Mothers & More) – 288-6057 ext. 206
Mocha Moms
- Stay-at-home mothers of color. Kimberly Kizito, 317-6688,
www.mochamoms.org
Mommy and Me of Greater Richmond
– Michele Davenport
http://moms.meetup.com/1755
MOMS Club of Chester
Area -
http://www.momsclubofchester.com/
MOMS Club of Innsbrook
– 364-2878,
www.geocities.com/innsbrookmomsclub
MOMS Club of Mechanicsville
- Central
mechanicsville_central_moms@yahoo.com
MOMS Club of Mechanicsville
- North –
momsclubmech@yahoo.com
MOMS Club of Mechanicsville
- South – Ellen,
www.geocities.com/mcmsouth/
MOMS Club of North Midlothian
– 403-3829,
eleetjeffs@peoplepc.com,
www.northmidlomomsclub.com
MOMS Club of Midlothian -South - www.midlomomsclub.com
MOMS Club of West End - westendmomsclub@hotmail.com
Moms Team for Single
Mothers. Encouraging, Supportive,
Information, Fun, Empowering.... You're not alone anymore! We will meet
every 1st Saturday of the month from 2-3:30. Meet us in the Cloverleaf
Office Park at 302 Turner Road-Suite P (off Midlothian Turnpike), Richmond,
VA 23225. You must register for this free event. Call (804) 675-7127 or
email
ajpraze@verizon.net.
This is a free community service sponsored by Spirit of Fire Fellowship.
MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers- Ashland-
St. Ann's Catholic Church- 798-5039, Julie Hendricks @
office@stannscc.org
MOPS
Mothers of Preschoolers – Woodlake United Methodist Church, 739-0148 ext. 54
MOPS:
Mothers of Preschoolers, Ashland – Wendy Sellers,
550-5151 or
WendyWSellers@hotmail.com.
MOPS:
Mothers of Preschoolers – Alice Ann, 364-6078,
www.hopecentral.com/ministry_groups/11-MOPS
MOPS:
Mothers of Preschoolers – Grove Ave Baptist Church, 740-8888
Mother-to-Mother
– Breastfeeding group. 327-8708
Motherwise
birth resources provides evidence-based educational and
informational resources for women in regard to pregnancy, birth, post-partum
and breastfeeding. Meets 2nd Wednesdays at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rm. 152, 7
p.m. Our services are free and open to all members of the community.
804-502-0900,
info@motherwisebirth.org,
www.motherwisebirth.org
Moving On After Moving In
– for women who recently moved to Richmond.
562-2247
Parents Considering Adoption
– 340-3403
Parents Without Partners
– 262-1809
Postpartum Support
Group -
240-6779
Richmond Area Mothers of Multiples
– 257-9561
www.ramom.org
Richmond Birth Circle
- Support for pregnant women and their partners seeking homebirth in the
Richmond metro area. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 PM. St.
Matthias’ Episcopal Church, 1130 W. Huguenot Rd. For more information,
contact Therese Hak-Kuhn: 804-320-0607
Richmondmommies.com – Free local group
welcoming all moms in the greater Richmond area. Our online community
includes: Message boards to help you connect with area moms for support,
advice and local information; Support groups so you can connect with other
career moms, single moms, step-moms, AP moms, adoptive moms, moms for
diverse backgrounds and more; Recipes, chat, photo gallery; Local community
groups so you can meet nearby moms; A variety of events.
Richmond Moms and Kids
–
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/richmondmomsandkids/
Richmond Playgroup
-
www.richmondplaygroup.com
Richmond Playgroup is a free playgroup for all Richmond area moms where
everyone helps plan playdates and MNO. Includes extensive calendar of
events, message boards, links, and much more.
Richmond Regional Home Educators
– 543-3467, richmondhomeschool.org
SMART
(Single Moms Are Really Terrific!) – 334-3566,
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/singlemomsrichmond
SNAP
(Supporting the Needs of Autistic’s Parents) – 739-8259,
tcburns@comcast.net
Southside Area Mothers of Multiples
(SAMOM) is a support group for parents/expecting parents of twins, triplets
or more. Meetings are 2nd Mondays (September thru June) at 7:30 p.m. at St.
Francis Medical Center. New/Expectant Moms Support and Toddler Support
Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. For more info regarding
membership or upcomingmeeting programs, see
www.samom.com
or contact Heidi at 275-5508
Special Need G.I.F.T.S.
(Getting Involved with Families, Teachers & Schools) – Adults with children
who have special needs or learning difficulties. 560-7172
Your Eyes Are Your Heart, Inc. – is a nonprofit organization our mission is to bring awareness to Strabismus and Brain Tumors. We offer free support groups for Brain Tumor fighters and survivors; Adults and Children affected by Strabismus and Teen Parenting Groups. For more information about our organization and free services we provide and how you can register please give us at call at (804) 447-2719 or visit our website www.yeahinc.org and www.yeahfoundationinc.org Email: groups@yeahinc.org
Do you know of a support group for parents in the greater Richmond area?
Send a brief description and a contact phone number to us at rpmeditor@richmondpublishing.com