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Local Resources

Parents need to stick together! Below are links to mom, dad, and/or general family groups, networks, and support services. If you know of a group to be included e-mail tips@bostonmamas.com and provide a website link to the site. Please note that the group must be active, have a website, and serve Massachusetts parents.

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The first part of this list is organized alphabetically by town. Click on the following links to jump down to regional groups.

ARLINGTON
Arlington Family Connection: Resources geared towards families with children age 6 and under in Arlington.

ASHLAND
MOMS Club of Ashland: Support group for moms, children, and families in Ashland.

ATTLEBORO
MOMS Club of Attleboro: Support group for moms, children, and families in Attleboro.

BEDFORD
Bedford Kids: Local resource for parents in Bedford and surrounds, including event and business listings, support groups, and more.

BELMONT
Belmont Mom's Group: Google group for Belmont moms.

Parents and Babies of Belmont: a group for parents of young children up to 5 yrs of age; living in the Belmont area, who want a way to meet other moms, organize fun, social and educational activities for the babies and share information.

BEVERLY
Beverly Mother's Club: welcoming all mothers from Beverly and surrounding communities.

BILLERICA
Moms and Tots of Billerica: Family events, mom’s night out, playgroups, and more.

BOSTON
Friends of the Esplanade Playspace: Boston parents working together with the community to build a new play space on the Esplanade.

MGH Me and My Baby Support Group: Professionally run support group for new mothers. RN and Lactation Consultant leads each group.

Modern Moms - Boston chapter: Paid membership allows full access to view regular events, and the opportunity to meet and mingle with other area moms.

North End Waterfront Mother’s Association: Association for families in the North End, West End, and Waterfront.

MOMS Club of South Boston

South Boston Neighborhood House: Playgroups for children ages 2.9 years through 5 years old on Mon/Wed/Fri. Site has a gym, large playground, a classroom, and more!

EAST & WEST BRIDGEWATER
MOMS Club of East and West Bridgewater Area: Support group for MOMS, children and families in East and West Bridgewater, Hanson, Halifax and Whitman.

BROCKTON
MOMS Club of Brockton: Support group for moms, children, and families in Brockton.

BROOKLINE
MOMS Club of Brookline: Support group for moms, children, and families in the North Brookline area.

CAMBRIDGE
MOMS Club of Cambridge: A chapter of the International MOMS Club serving Boston, Cambridge, Belmont, Arlington, and Somerville.

CHARLESTOWN
Charlestown Mother's Association: A charitable organization dedicated to improving the community of Charlestown for all families.

CHARLTON
MOMS Club of Charlton: Support group for moms, children, and families in Charlton and Southbridge.

CHELMSFORD
Chelmsford Community Playroom: A drop-in indoor, cooperative playgroup for children ages birth to five years and their caretakers.

Chelmsford Mother's Club: A means for mothers to share their experiences, find companionship, and receive information about parenting and child development.

DIGHTON
MOMS Club of Dighton: Support group for moms, children, and families in Dighton and Berkley.

DUDLEY
MOMS Club of Dudley: Support group for moms, children, and families in Dudley and Webster.

DUXBURY
The Parent Connection: Serving families from Plymouth to Hingham and beyond.

FAIRHAVEN
MOMS Club of Fairhaven: Support group for moms, children, and families in Fairhaven.

FALMOUTH
Falmouth Moms Connection: Playgroups, Moms' Nights Out, children's events, and more for moms in Falmouth and surrounding towns.

FOXBORO
MOMS Club of Foxboro: Support group for moms, children, and families in Foxboro.

Western Suburban Chapter, MA Mothers of Twins Association: Educational, social, and emotional support to mothers and expectant mothers of multiples in Boston's western suburbs.

JAMAICA PLAIN
JP Moms Yahoo Group: Resource for JP parents and guardians to share information and concerns about parenting.

LINCOLN
Lincoln Family Association: social activities, fun and support for Lincoln families.

MEDFORD
Medford Family Network: a fully funded family support and parenting education program that is accessible to every child and caregiver who lives or works in Medford.

NATICK
Natick Cooperative Playgroup: A nonprofit corporation established by Natick parents to provide a social environment for children under the age of five.

Natick Family Network: A nonprofit organization serving all Natick families with children up to age 4.

NEWBURYPORT
Newburyport Mothers Club: A member-led social organization that provides support, information and friendship to families with young children in the Greater Newburyport area.

NEWTON
Newton Moms + Newton Hip Mamas: A group for moms of young children living in the Newton area who want a way to meet other moms, organize activities, get advice and share information.

Newton Mothers' Forum: A social organization for mothers in Newton and the surrounding areas.

Freedman Center at MSPP: Support groups for new moms and new parents. Guide to Newton preschools. Child care and day camp referrals. Music and movement classes.

NORTHAMPTON
Cooley Babes: For the parents of babes born in springtime (or thereabouts) of 2006 who have met through Cooley Dickinson Hosptal's Beyond Birth program in Northampton, MA.

NORTHBOROUGH
Northborough Moms & Tots: An informal Mom's group/playgroup for kids ages infant to 5 years old in the Northborough area.

QUINCY
Quincy Family Network: A partnership of Quincy parents and agencies working together to provide family educational programs, play groups, support services, and information and referrals for families with kids under age four.

Quincy Mothers’ Cooperative: Support network involving a variety of activities, social events, and an active online group.

READING
Connect The Tots: Connects families in Reading + surrounding communities through organized playgroups, member outings and local events.

Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Reading: A socially oriented club providing its members an opportunity to meet other families in Reading in an entertaining and fun atmosphere.

SANDWICH
Sandwich Mom's Club: An independent organization of mothers from Sandwich and surrounding communities.

SOMERVILLE
Somerville Moms Yahoo Group: An online group for moms from the JCFS new moms' group in Somerville (past and present attendees).

WAYLAND
Wayland Children & Parents Association: An organization to bring families with young children together for fun, education and support.

WELLESLEY
Wellesley Mother's Forum: A social organization of over 400 mothers from Wellesley and surrounding towns.

REGIONAL GROUPS

GREATER BOSTON/METROWEST
BIDMC New Moms' Group: The Parent Connection at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center offers New Moms' Groups with locations in Braintree, Chestnut Hill, Dedham, and Lexington.

BirthNetwork of Greater Boston: Holds informative, educational monthly meetings to help families make informed choices about their pregnancy and birth options, and promotes the awareness and availability of mother-friendly maternity care in the Boston-metro area.

Boston Babywearers: A resource to learn and practice babywearing. Significant others, older kids, prospective parents and everyone else with an interest in babywearing are welcome at all events.

Gay Fathers of Greater Boston: A safe, confidential, and welcoming forum for talking about the issues of gay fatherhood, including parenting, coming out, sexuality, and relationships with children, partners, and spouses.

Jewish Family & Children's Service: events, lectures, support groups, volunteer opportunities, and other services for families.

Mama Got Her Groove Back: Needham based meetup group of fabulous moms.

Metrowest Moms Playgroup: Free playgroup for moms who live in Natick, Framingham, Wayland, Ashland, Marlboro, Wellesley, Southboro and other surronding areas of Massachusetts.

MetroWest Stroller Strides: a great way to get to know local moms and kids that are interested in leading a healthy lifestyle and setting a great example for their children.

MetroWest Mothers & More: Connecting moms from Framingham, Natick, and surrounding areas through engaging discussions, moms nights out, kids activities, playgroups, an active email network, and much more!

Multi-Tasking Moms of MetroWest: Diverse group of moms with children ages 3 months to 5 years; based in Framingham.

Parent Talk: A community-based organization helping families with young children connect, learn, play, and grow together, comprised of approximately 500 families residing in Needham, Dover, Westwood, Natick and surrounding towns.

Saturday Club Playgroups: Connects working parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers to form playgroups in their community. Current groups include Norfolk/Franklin, Brookline, Somerville, South Boston, and West Roxbury.

The Jewish Birth Network: Connects soon-to-be and new parents with resources, skills, and community to make good choices for their families in the realms of health care, parenting, and Jewish practice.

MERRIMACK
The Mother Connection: A fun, supportive, and educational community organization for mothers and families in the Merrimack Valley area.

Mothers & More Merrimack Valley: For Merrimack Valley moms who are balancing their careers with child-rearing.

NORTH
Holistic Moms Network - North Shore: Provides education, awareness and support for anyone interested in holistic parenting.

North Shore Mothers of Multiples: Support and social events for mothers of multiples (twins, triplets and more), in the North Shore area.

North Suburban Parents of Multiples (NSPOM): Offering support, education and shared experiences with other families of twins, triplets, and more. Monthly meetings at the Saugus YMCA.

My Moms' Group: local mothers' group for moms North of Boston.

SOUTH
HarborMoms: Yahoo group for moms in Hingham and surrounds.

Metro South Women's Club: A social organization for women, children, and families in the the metro South area (East Bridgewater, Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Halifax, Whitman, Rockland, Hanson, Abington, S. Weymouth, Holbrook, Easton, Brockton, Avon, Stoughton, Lakeville, Middleboro and Carver).

South Shore Attachment Parenting: For parents from the South Shore or nearby areas who are involved in or interested in learning about attachment parenting.

SOBO MomsConnect: Expert-led, facilitated support groups for new moms and their babies (birth to 5 mo old), for moms south of Boston.

CENTRAL/WEST
Local Parents: A membership based community organization for parents residing in or near Westwood, Walpole, and Medfield.

Mothers & More Assabet Valley: Serving moms in Berlin, Boylston, Clinton, Northborough, Grafton, Hudson, Marlborough, Southborough, Shrewsbury, Stow, Westborough, and Worcester.

Mothers & More PioneerValley: Support for moms in the Pioneer Valley area.

CAPE COD & ISLANDS

 

MASSACHUSETTS+
Kidz Rule: Magazine for families living in Northern New England.

MMOTA Founding Chapter: Support for mothers of twins, triplets and higher-order multiple births (MOTs) in Boston and surrounding suburbs via meetings and other activities.

Playground Hunt: Playground locator in Greater Boston and beyond.

Special Needs MA: Pediatric special needs resources for Massachusetts families.

Down syndrome Support of Southern MA and RI: Down syndrom mom support group and playgroup.

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