Families Like Ours of Jersey City (FLOJC) is a social network of Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender and Queer parents and parents-to-be in Jersey City, NJ. Our aim is to build community on and offline: sharing parenting information, resources and providing opportunities for our children and ourselves to meet other LGBTQ families in our area. Straight parents who are co-parenting with LGBTQ parents are also welcome. Cheers to creating community!

Want to find out about free and frugal events in your nook of the city? Want to meet other families and head out to events together? Or maybe you just want to meet up for coffee or a home playdate? If that sounds great, let's make it a date! Join us for fun with your family and ours! I make it my business to find out about everything frugal for families in NYC and you can be sure that I will keep you in the know. Our calendar is always filled with events (to fit whatever crazy schedule you are …

This is a group for Asian single parents and kids to get together for affordable activities in the Tri-State area. Activities such as visiting museums, zoos, amusement parks, camping, ice skating, fruits/vegetables picking, play dates, etc. The main focus of the group is to provide support and networking for Asian single parents for all ages. Why travel alone with kids when you can travel with a group of friends to share experiences and ideas on thriving as a single parent. Kids will have opport …

Whether your children are with you full or only part time, not everyone has the time or experience to plan outdoor activities on their own. If you have children and are looking for a group experienced in planning outdoor activities and outdoor activities with children, then this is the group for you. The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) believes that children should have the opportunity to get outdoors and develop strong connections to nature as a foundation in their personal growth and develo …

The Families of Color Meetup Group was started to bring moms, dads, and children of color together to socialize with one another throughout Hudson County, New Jersey. Hudson County can be a very transient place and this meetup group seeks to serve as a social connection for families of color, whether they plan to settle here permanently or are calling Hudson County home only temporarily. Because a family may settle in Hudson County temporarily but find a permanent kinship with members of FOC, we …

As director of a pediatric therapy clinic in Manhattan, I have committed to offering support to our community, through monthly seminars and providing information on updated news and events that impact the children and families we work with. Please visit us at www.ctdtherapy.com for further information

This group is for families with at least one parent of Czech or Slovak descend who are interested in getting together with the children and fostering our language, traditions and culture. It's a great way to chat with other mommies and daddies in your mother tongue and for the children to interact with each other, play and have some fun. Most of our meetups happen in NYC and its surrounding areas, so please join in if you live in any of the 5 boroughs, New Jersey (Jersey City, Hoboken, West New …

The New York Single Parents Meet up Group is a great way for urban and suburban single parents to meet, get together for support, socials, conversations, dining or just having great time with our kids and new friends. Our support group is a way to help others in transition to get back their integrated lives. We have a wide range of activities to spend with our kids and friends.

This group is for women (or men) who parent in the attachment parenting persuasion and wish to connect with like-minded mamas (or papas). Or maybe you just wish to explore the topics below... either way! All are welcome! This is intended to be an informal gathering to connect on topics such as: Breastfeeding, baby-wearing, co-sleeping, child-led weaning, gentle parenting practices, non-violent communication, waldorf education, mindful parenting, etc.

This is a weekly gathering for new parents who live near the park.  Bring the little ones and let's enjoy the outdoors together!

Meet and get together with other Jews in the area. Create social circles for families.

WELCOME FAMILIES WITH KIDS WHO LIVE IN WESTERN QUEENS & Nearby (Greenpoint, Ridgewood, Midtown Manhattan,etc...)!!! Let's connect!!! I wanted to create a group that hosts and lists many affordable activities & events, so that parents & kids can find something engaging & wonderful to occupy themselves with and get out of their homes, make friends, get fit and have fun! Another aspect of WQKids is as a community interface where members can post various parent-related info and confer with other par …

Welcome to "Little in the City," the Long Island City parents group! We organize play dates, parties, and other events for children and their parents in Long Island City. Together with organizations such as Trinity Church or the Chocolate Factory we have brought to life larger yearly events such as the Easter Egg Hunt in Gantry Park or the Long Island City Halloween Parade. We also engage in advocacy work for Long Island City families regarding the improvement and maintenance of public parks and …

Moms need support from other moms (period). This meetup group is like a family. Mothers supporting other mothers in life, love, health, education, career and most important motherhood in a safe non judgmental group. The goal of The HotMylk Project is to unite moms in NYC, to improve themselves therefore improving their childrens' world. If you'd like to find interesting and fun play dates for your kids and meet interesting moms. YOU should JOIN!! This group is for Moms who live in the Brooklyn a …

North Battery Park residence looking for a village and community. Seeking transplants from other regions that are looking to create that neighborhood or village community. Grandparents looking for grandchildren, single or working parents looking for support and strengths, new families in the community looking for stability. Sunday dinners, emergency contacts, afternoon picnic, jazz on the lawn, summer evening walks and the like. If you live in North Battery Park and would like to meet others nea …

Our mission is to keep the Spanish language alive within our children by meeting up for playdates and other activities conducted in Spanish. Our written communications on the meetup pages are in English, but our meetups are held in Spanish. It is a place to meet bilingual and bicultural (Spanish/English speaking) families. Raising a bilingual child has its challenges: use our message boards to talk to one another about whatever comes up.  Members can also suggest meetups.  If you would like to h …

The City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism provides a welcoming, diverse community for cultural and secular Jews where we can celebrate and preserve our Jewish identity. As Humanistic Jews we rely on reason, inner strength, and the support of community to face life's challenges and collectively improve the world. We welcome everyone: families, singles, unaffiliated Jews, intermarried or interfaith families, single parent families, LGBT community, atheists, and agnostics. All are welcome here. …

This is a group for dialogue, inspiration and action to protect our children from school related tragedies. The immediate focus is on safety. I started this group because in discussing the shooting in Connecticut, there were so many people who said "but what are we going to do?". I don't know the answer to that question at this moment, but I do know that there are people who care, who are inspired and who can share ideas with one another and with government to protect our children. Hoping to spa …

When the unthinkable happens in your city, are you prepared to survive? Disaster is a subject like taxes or death, no one wants to talk or think about it. This group is NOT about and totally DIFFERENT from alarmism or paranoia. Western cultural is biased against advance preparation outside times of active warfare. "It's preferred and viewed normal for people to avoid disaster safety."  But, Megadisasters have become part of our modern reality. Too many people mistakenly believe there is no pre …

This is a group for toddlers and their parents to make new friends and play together. We meet primarily on Roosevelt Island and venture out at times for different activities.  In order to promote active participation we prefer members to live on or near Roosevelt Island.  This group is member run.  We have regular playdates on Thursday mornings and members plan other activities and events as they wish.  We are a mixed group of working and stay-at-home moms and dads.  Our dues are $10 per year to …

This group is for Russian-speaking parents of Jersey City and near-by areas who want to meet other families and foster a community where their children can socialize in Russian. Not only does this help achieve fluency, but it's also be a great way to connect with other Russian parents in the area and share useful information. We meet anywhere members choose- in the parks, during events, at people's homes, etc. Meetups include a variety of activities, ranging from just getting together on a playg …

Get together with parents who get it, for coffee and chat or commiserate even, and plan out fun things to do with or without the kids: movies, walks, hikes, picnics, whatever. *Our group will include family activities as well as parent-only time. Though we are based in NYC, we welcome all parents from all over the Tri-State Area. This group has recently been placed under new leadership so there will be a few changes coming in the near future as I work out the kinks. Please feel free to make this …

The Families Civil Liberties Union is embarking on a campaign to significantly improve the family law process in America.  Ambitious?  You bet.  Attainable?  Absolutely.  The Families Civil Liberties Union is a professional, politically neutral, national activist organization headquartered in New York City. We refuse government funds. Our mission is to represent the thousands of disparate, autonomous fathers’ and mothers’ groups and millions of fathers and mothers that have been damaged by the f …

We've established the Brooklyn branch of the Holistic Parenting community to provide North Brooklyn with a different type of parenting group, one which provides a safe space where you can gather as parents, be your authentic selves, and discuss your deepest parenting concerns. There are several fantastic play groups in Brooklyn, which provide a very valuable resource for parents in town. But, where can you go to discuss the questions that arise each and every day regarding raising your child? Th …

We meet with or without kids to find common ground, support, decompress, network, build a community. Meet affordably at a local diner, local kids recreation center, park, or family swim. If it takes a village, we have one. Let's network on shared needs e.g. pickups / dropoff and optimize time and resources. Let's stay in the neighborhood (large school district) for frequent playdates, barbeques, parties, sleepovers, backyards, etc. Meet solution-minded grown-ups who can share precious munchkin-t …

A group for LGBTQ parents to get together, socialize, and go out with our families to parks, museums, meals, seasonal field trips like apple picking, farmers markets, ice cream shops, the beach, library events, and maybe even a rotation of hosting potluck meals at our homes. Meets: First Weekend of the Month.

This group helps New York fathers understand their legal rights before, during, and after divorce. Meetings will provide an overview of current New York laws, an opportunity for members to share their particular experiences, and free advice from Steven L. Henderson and Jamal Johnson, family law attorneys from The Law Office of Henderson & Johnson. Join us for relevant information and resources on modifying support and custody, navigating paternity issues, fighting orders of protection, dealing w …

This is a support group for parents of children and teens with special needs. This group offers you a way to reduce your isolation and get support from other parents who understand the challenges and rewards of parenting a child with special needs.