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.
ASHLAND
ATTLEBORO
BEDFORD
BELMONT
BEVERLY
BILLERICA
BOSTON
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.
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
BROCKTON
BROOKLINE
CHARLESTOWN
CHARLTON
CHELMSFORD
Chelmsford Mother's Club: A means for mothers to share their experiences, find companionship, and receive information about parenting and child development.
DIGHTON
DUDLEY
DUXBURY
FAIRHAVEN
FALMOUTH
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
LINCOLN
MEDFORD
NATICK
Natick Family Network: A nonprofit organization serving all Natick families with children up to age 4.
NEWBURYPORT
NEWTON
Newton Mothers' Forum: A social organization for mothers in Newton and the surrounding areas.
Warmlines: A non-profit organization serving families since 1978. Support groups for new moms and new parents. Guide to Newton preschools. Child care and day camp referrals. Music and movement classes.
NORTHAMPTON
NORTHBOROUGH
QUINCY
Quincy Mothers’ Cooperative: Support network involving a variety of activities, social events, and an active online group.
SANDWICH
SOMERVILLE
WAYLAND
WELLESLEY
GREATER BOSTON/METROWEST
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.
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.
Mothers & More MetroWest: Bi-Weekly meetings for moms, kids activities, playgroups and Moms Nights Out with members mostly living in the Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Sudbury and Wayland area.
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.
MERRIMACK
Mothers & More Merrimack Valley: For Merrimack Valley moms who are balancing their careers with child-rearing.
NORTH
North Shore Mothers of Multiples: Support and social events for mothers of multiples (twins, triplets and more), in the North Shore area.
My Moms' Group: local mothers' group for moms North of Boston.
SOUTH
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
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
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.
Arlington Family Connection: Resources geared towards families with children age 6 and under in Arlington.
MOMS Club of Ashland: Support group for moms, children, and families in Ashland.
MOMS Club of Attleboro: Support group for moms, children, and families in Attleboro.
Bedford Kids: Local resource for parents in Bedford and surrounds, including event and business listings, support groups, and more.
Belmont Mom's Group: Google group for Belmont moms.
Beverly Mother's Club: welcoming all mothers from Beverly and surrounding communities.
Moms and Tots of Billerica: Family events, mom’s night out, playgroups, and more.
GardenMoms Yahoo Group: Online forum for moms in Boston's South End (and beyond).
MOMS Club of East and West Bridgewater Area: Support group for MOMS, children and families in East and West Bridgewater, Hanson, Halifax and Whitman.
MOMS Club of Brockton: Support group for moms, children, and families in Brockton.
MOMS Club of Brookline: Support group for moms, children, and families in the North Brookline area.
Charlestown Mother's Association: A charitable organization dedicated to improving the community of Charlestown for all families.
MOMS Club of Charlton: Support group for moms, children, and families in Charlton and Southbridge.
Chelmsford Community Playroom: A drop-in indoor, cooperative playgroup for children ages birth to five years and their caretakers.
MOMS Club of Dighton: Support group for moms, children, and families in Dighton and Berkley.
MOMS Club of Dudley: Support group for moms, children, and families in Dudley and Webster.
The Parent Connection: Serving families from Plymouth to Hingham and beyond.
MOMS Club of Fairhaven: Support group for moms, children, and families in Fairhaven.
Falmouth Moms Connection: Playgroups, Moms' Nights Out, children's events, and more for moms in Falmouth and surrounding towns.
MOMS Club of Foxboro: Support group for moms, children, and families in Foxboro.
JP Moms Yahoo Group: Resource for JP parents and guardians to share information and concerns about parenting.
Lincoln Family Association: social activities, fun and
support for Lincoln families.
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 Cooperative Playgroup: A nonprofit corporation established by Natick parents to provide a social environment for children under the age of five.
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 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.
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 Moms & Tots: An informal Mom's group/playgroup for kids ages infant to 5 years old in the Northborough area.
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.
Sandwich Mom's Club: An independent organization of mothers from Sandwich and surrounding communities.
Somerville Moms Yahoo Group: An online group for moms from the JCFS new moms' group in Somerville (past and present attendees).
Wayland Children & Parents Association: An organization to bring families with young children together for fun, education and support.
Wellesley Mother's Forum: A social organization of over 400 mothers from Wellesley and surrounding towns.
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.
The Mother Connection: A fun, supportive, and educational community organization for mothers and families in the Merrimack Valley area.
Holistic Moms Network - North Shore: Provides education, awareness and support for anyone interested in holistic parenting.
HarborMoms: Yahoo group for moms in Hingham and surrounds.
Local Parents: A membership based community organization for parents residing in or near Westwood, Walpole, and Medfield.
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