Being a single parent isn't easy...having a group of friends in a similar situation can be a godsend, especially for those who do not know many others in the area. This is not a dating group, but instead a group who understands the special challenges (and joys!) that come with being a solo parent ... and who support one another and share our experiences. By "single" parent it doesn't mean you cannot be dating someone lol ... it does mean that you may be divorced, separated or otherwise caring fo …

Meet other single parents for networking, interesting discussion, good humor, and general camaraderie. Join us if you are a fun, intelligent, responsible, single adult actively engaged in the thrills and throes of parenting. Events include both family and parents only oriented activities.

Creating social opportunties for adults and kids. Exchanging ideas with fellow members.

Welcome! This group is designed to guide you in making most important life decisions and assist you in effortless conception, harmonious pregnancy, and raising healthy, creative and co-operative baby. Our goal is to help FUTURE MOMS to: Understand and eliminate barriers to your successful conception and pregnancy Resolve any previous relationship traumas, including childhood and relationship issues with parents and significant others that often present major barriers for successful conception, …

Hi and welcome, this group is open to all pregnant women and moms but it is especially targeted to single women who are expecting or recently had/adopted their first child in the Chicago area and are preparing to deliver and raise a baby without a partner. Not-so-recent moms with experience and advice are also very welcome. This group will hopefully connect online and meet in the  Chicago and near suburban area to share experiences, lessons, laughter, tears, joy and support. The group requires a …

Hi and welcome, this group is open to all single women who are expecting or recently had a child in the Chicago area and are preparing to deliver and raise a baby without a partner. Whether your decision to raise a child alone was by choice or by circumstance, it’s still important to build a strong network of mothers to help you with your journey. That will be the purpose of this group. If you are looking for women to help you through your pregnancy by attending prenatal classes with you, go wit …

The challenges and joys unique to a single parent are many. Lake County, IL PWP Chapter #247's mission is to provide a family oriented social outlet for single parents and our children. We are not a support group, but we do support each other in our common goal of raising healthy, happy and well adjusted children in our single parent families. To contact us, please go to our home page: http://pwplakecounty.org/ or call: PWP Hotline: (847) 817-5687 or Email: info@pwplakecounty.org

I started this group since I didn’t see a meetup group for single dads specifically. Dads need a group to provide support and make new friends. I know I do. Let’s make this a group that actually meets up. We can just meet up at a local bar, someone’s house, doesn’t really matter to me. Maybe even plan an activity or two. I think it would be great to meet more people in a similar situation, and hopefully, you do, too. We could also have meetups with kids, but I view this as primarily a support gr …

Neighborhood Parents Network connects a diverse community of families with the resources they need to navigate parenting in the city. Expectant, new, and seasoned parents come to NPN to find what they need to tackle the everyday challenges of being a parent. Whether on-line or in-person, NPN makes it easy to find support, must-have information, and amazing city events. Connecting Chicago parents for more than 30 years! NPN is here for you - find your connections in your own neighborhood and with …

Hyde Park Area Parents is a group for moms and dads who discuss the "fun" of parenthood, plan meet ups, socialize, and create a community for our children. While our kids become friends, we can have conversations. Playdates, story time, parties, lunches, museums, classes, MOMMY/DADDY NIGHTS OUT- just some of the fun meetups in store. Parenting is far from simple, so why not have support from the mom you see at Starbucks or the dad who frequents the same park as you?

We are a group of concerned parents commited to improving responsiveness to the needs of children of divorce and separation in Illinois.

Join our growing network of veg families who live in Chicago and the suburbs. Our community supports vegetarian and vegan families with kids. We also welcome non-veg families who are interested in the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. Here we will build friendships, share advice and support our families' journeys!   This group is meant to be a community group that can connect vegan/vegetarian families within their local neighborhoods, where members can host an event such as a local playdate.  We en …

… What kind of meetup group is this? Our group focuses on involving our children with hands-on community service projects.  We search for existing opportunities and also create our own projects! Are you an official non-profit organization? Yes, we are a registered 501(c)(3) charity.  If you would like to help support our work by making a contribution, it is 100% tax deductible.      What other types of meetups do you schedule? Other meetups include concerts, craftmaking, cultural events, dine-outs …

Many people hunger to live within a supportive community where they feel welcome and comfortable, a modern, highly functional family of choice. Everyone wants this but surely vulnerable populations need it. Single parents, seniors, young people starting out, veterans and disabled people would be more stable and secure with back up to look after the children, remember the medication, cook dinner or clean it up, shovel the walk, mow the lawn and much more. Purchasing a 2 to 4-flat with friends and …

PURPOSE OF THE GROUP: InTownGays are focused on connecting interesting people from all walks of life, who live South of Diversey Avenue (2800N) down into the Chicago Loop and East of the Chicago River, who happen to be gay. This is an agenda-free group focused on friendship and fun. We recognize that for a variety of reasons that it isn’t always possible to make it up to the Lakeview and Andersonville neighborhoods. We also respect where you stand on your being-out status. We host get-togethers …

The Chicago Hip Mama Collective covers the spectrum of personalities, lifestyles, ages (mamas and kids), and neighborhoods. Many members make use of intuitive parenting techniques: extended breastfeeding, cloth diapering, child-led potty training, baby-wearing, and co-sleeping.  We have a full calendar of events and a lively message board that supports our community's real-life cohesiveness. Participation is required. We are not just a meetup group for moms. We began as a refuge for admi …