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PARENTING SUPPORT

THE PARENTING CENTER AT ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE Parenting and family issues, AACC, Arnold, www.aacc.edu/parenting, 410-777-2159.

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER Parenting workshops, Oakwood Elementary, Glen Burnie, 410-222-6429.

PARENT/INFANT SIGN LANGUAGE For parents with children ages 6 mos-3 years, preregister, Nurturing Necessities, Huntingtown, 301-373-3539.

PARENTING CLASSES 6-week sessions, Annapolis Family Support Center, Wed, 1:30-3:30 pm, 80 West St, Annapolis, 410-269-4478.

PARENTING SKILLS GROUP Parents of ages 3-12, Robert A. Pascal Youth and Family Services, Severna Park, 410-975-0067.

YWCA PARENTING CLASSES Parents of children birth-3 yrs, preregister, YWCA West County Family Support Ctr, Odenton, 410-551-2411.

MOMS’ CLUBS AND PLAYGROUPS

1-YEAR-OLD CRAFT ‘N’ PLAY CLUB $30/6 wks, Wed 11 am-noon or Thu 9:30-10:30 am, North County Rec Ctr, Brooklyn Park, 410-222-0036, www.aacounty.org/recparks.

ANNAPOLIS BABYSITTING CO-OP 443-494-1052.

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME The ARC of Anne Arundel Co., Annapolis, 410-757-8339.

ANNE ARUNDEL MOMS For moms in Anne Arundel Co. with children ages 5 and under, free, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

BABY and TODDLER PLAYGROUP Ages 0-20 mos w/caregiver, led by child development specialist, Chesapeake Children’s Museum, Annapolis, www.theccm.org, 410-990-1993.

DROP-OFF PLAYGROUP Tue and Thu 9 am-noon, 18 mos and up, Crownsville/ Millersville area, 410-923-0580.

DROP-OFF PLAYTIME Tue and Thu 9 am-noon, 18 mos and up, Cape St. Claire, 410-757-9146.

HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK Welcoming moms, dads, grandparents and parents to be. Find your Tribe www.holisticmoms.org

INT’L CESAREAN AWARENESS NETWORK 10:30 am, St Anthony of Padua Church, Baltimore, 410-483-3202.

LA LECHE LEAGUE Education and support for women who want to breastfeed.
Annapolis Daytime meeting: 410-263-6698, evening meeting: 410-626-7829.
Greater Ft Meade West County Area Library, 240-235-1924.
North AA Co 410-729-2648, 410-437-4083.
Toddler Meeting For moms with breastfeeding toddlers, 410-626-7394.

MOCHA MOMS Thur 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Lake Arbor Community Ctr, Mitchellville, 202-441-1033, www.mochamoms.org.

MOM (MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES) Support for mothers of twins, triplets and high-order multiples.
Annapolis 410-647-3859.
Prince George’s Co 301-262-8676, www.geocities.com/mdpgmoms.

MOMS CLUB (MOMS OFFERING MOMS SUPPORT) Support group for stay-at-home moms, www.momsclub.org.
Elkridge www.momsclubofelkridge.org.
Glen Burnie 443-354-4472.
North Bowie 301-464-5849.
Odenton 410-721-6815, www.momsclubofodenton.com.
Piney Orchard 410-695-0106, www.momsclubofpineyorchard.org.
Prince Frederick All Saints Episcopal Church, Sunderland, 410-286-2662.
Severna Park, Millersville, Arnold Meets 3rd Weds., 9:30 am, Community Center, Severna Park, Balt. Annapolis Blvd., 410-544-9778
West River/Friendship 410-867-7557,

MOMMIES IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY No dues/fees, http://groups.msn.com/MommiesinAnneArundelCounty.

MOMMY and ME Free, preregister, Anne Arundel Medical Ctr, Annapolis, 443-481-4000.

MOMS MORNING OUT Ages 18 mos and up, 3 hr drop-off babysitting, Cape St Claire area, 443-951-4321.

MOMS INC. Networking & support group for women w/home-based businesses. Meets 3rd Fri. Cape St. Claire. www.momsinc.org.

MOPS (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS) For mothers with children birth-age 6, www.mops.org.
Annapolis 410-266-8090.
Mariner’s Church 410-757-6064.
Mid-Shore 410-822-4241.
Riva Trace 410-224-2690.
Severna Park 410-544-5013.

MOTHER’S SUPPORT GROUP Non-denominational, Wed, St Matthew’s Church, Bowie, 301-860-1296.

PARENT/CHILD PLAYGROUP Ages 9 mo and up with adult, Mon/Fri 10:30-11:30 am, Wed 10-11 am, Free, Southern Community Ctr, Lusby, 410-586-1101.

PERINATAL LOSS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have experienced miscarriage, infant death or stillbirth, AAMC, Annapolis, 443-481-4000.

PROFESSIONAL MOMS AT HOME AA and surrounding counties, 410-451-2167. http://www.professionalmomsathome.org

UNDER 5 CLUB PLAYGROUP Ages 2-5 with adult, $20/10 wks, Tue or Fri, 10 am-noon, North County Rec Ctr, Brooklyn Park, 410-222-0036.

SUPPORT GROUPS

A TIME TO HEAL For persons grieving loss of a spouse, preregister, Calvert Hospice, Prince Frederick, 410-535-0892.

AUTISM-ASPERGER ASSOCIATION OF CALVERT COUNTY 410-326-6655, www.ASDCalvert.org.

AUTISM SOCIETY Anne Arundel chapter, 410-923-8800, www.aaccasa.org.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP For those grieving loss of a spouse, Hospice of the Chesapeake, Annapolis, 410-987-2129.

BREAST CANCER REHAB Tu/Thu eve., 6-week program run by registered nurse, Donner Pavilion, AAMC, 443-481-1925.

BRIDGES For family members grieving the death of a loved one, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Prince Frederick, 410-535-0892.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Balt/Wash Medical Ctr, Glen Burnie, 410-553-8129.

CANCER SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Balt/Wash Medical Ctr, Glen Burnie, 410-553-8129.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Balt/Wash Medical Ctr, Glen Burnie, 410-553-8129.

CHADD Children and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, 800-233-4050, www.chadd.org.

DIVORCE CARE Wed 6:30 pm, video and discussion on divorce-related topics, Free, meal 5:30-6:30 pm, $6 adults, $3 ages 12 and under, under 3 Free, Riva Trace Baptist Church, Annapolis, 410-224-2690.

DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUPS Grief support groups for Calvert County residents, Calvert Hospice, call for dates and times, 410-535-0892.

EL CENTRO DE AYUDA Programs and resources for Hispanic/Latino families, Annapolis, 410-295-3434.

FAMILY STRESSLINE 24-hour toll-Free hotline: 800-243-7337.

FRUA-DC For families with children adopted from Russia, Ukraine and other Eastern European countries, www.frua.org/dc.

GLEN BURNIE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER Glen Burnie, 410-421-8560.

HELP LINE Queen Anne’s County, 866-QAC-HLPS, www.qachelp.com.

HOPE and HEALING Bereavement support group for adults, preregister, Balt/Wash Medical Ctr, Glen Burnie, 410-787-4367.

ISABEL'S GIFT For parents with babies in or just out of the NICU. Meets second Tues, 7-8pm. AAMC cafeteria, Annapolis. www.isabelsgift.org.

JOSLIN CIRCLE Support for people with diabetes and their families, Free, Baltimore Washington Medical Ctr, Glen Burnie, 410-787-4367.

JOURNEYS 6:30-7:30 pm, new support group for cancer survivors, Balt/Wash Medical Ctr, Glen Burnie, 410-553-8129.

KIDSCENE For grieving children ages 6-17, preregister, Hospice of the Chesapeake, Annapolis, 410-987-2129.

KINCARE GROUPS For caregivers of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc, 410-267-6350.

MAN-TO-MAN PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Baltimore Washington Medical Ctr, 410-787-4367.

Maryland Coalition for Vaccine Choice This group is for Maryland residents who support informed consent and a philosophical exemption to vaccinations. Members are welcome to share resources and ideas on how to educate the public on vaccinations, promote informed consent and to support a bill for philosophical exemptions in Maryland.

NATIONAL FAMILY RESILIENCY PROGRAM For families facing separation/divorce, Columbia, 410-740-9553, www.divorceABC.com.

PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF GAYS AND LESBIANS (PFLAG) PFLAG Columbia/Howard County 7303 Swan Point Way, Columbia, MD 21045-5053 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text41227 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //--> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Phone:  (410) 290-8292

PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH BI-POLAR DISORDER 3rd Wed of the month, 7-9 pm, adults only, Quarterfield Elementary, Severn, 410-279-7800.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS OF GLEN BURNIE and GREATER ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY 410-703-6035.

RAINBOWS Peer support group for children who have experienced death, divorce, or other family loss, 410-647-1445.

SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE Counseling by a trained therapist, 410-222-7273.

SINGLE AGAIN Professionally-led groups for adults experiencing marital separation or divorce, 410-721-0992.

STROKE SUPPORT Balt/Wash Medical Ctr, Glen Burnie, 410-787-4366.

TATE CANCER CENTER For cancer patients and survivors, Baltimore Washington Medical Ctr, Glen Burnie, 410-787-4367.

TOTSLINE For parents and caregivers of children birth-age 5, 877-817-TOTS (8687).

YWCA Annapolis and AA Co., Annapolis, 410-626-7800, West County Family Support Ctr, Odenton, 410-551-2411, 24-hr crisis hotline: 410-222-7273, Domestic Violence hotline: 410-222-6800.

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