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. Facilitators are Nancy Toscano, LCSW, BCABA, and Amanda Bulbrook, M.Ed. Meetings are held at Brook Road Academy at St. Joseph’s Villa, 8000 Brook Rd., Richmond. RSVP: (804) 553-3267 or ntoscano@sjvmail.net.
 
Attachment Parenting International, Richmond Chapter – Jennifer: 740-4704 or richmondapmail@yahoo.com
 
Autism Interventions of Richmond – 266-1105
 
Autism Society of America, Central Va. – 257-0192, http://www.asacv.org/
 
Breast Feeding Support Group – 320-3527
 
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), Central Va. – 423-6332
 
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. 364-5734, membership@fcmrichmond.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

MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers- Ashland- St. Ann's Catholic Church- 798-5039, Julie Hendricks @ office@stannscc.org

MOMS Club of Chester Area - http://www.momsclubofchester.com/
 
MOMS Club of Innsbrook – 381-6903, www.geocities.com/innsbrookmomsclub 
 
MOMS Club of Mechanicsville - Central – 417-6533, 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 Richmond – www.wemoms.otabi.com
 
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 Supporting Parents – Parents with children with disabilities coming together for support. 1st Tuesday of every month, 6-8 pm. Child care provided – call in advance. Lisa Cox, 358-1874. Meet at ARC of Greater Richmond – 1901 Westwood Ave
 
Parents Without Partners – 262-1809
 
Richmond Area Mothers of Multiples – 257-9561 www.ramom.org
 
Richmond Birth Circle – Jill, 366-0866 jgc920@gmail.com
 
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
 

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