We welcome adoptive and foster families, and prospective adoptive parents, who live in (or near) Jersey City or NYC. Members should feel free to post events. Spread the word! That said, we do not allow businesses of any type to join. This is not the place to promote your adoption agency, law firm or other business.

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 …

Hello, parents or parents-to-be. Would you like to: * Meet with like-minded parents and fellow community members * Build social and health connections * Establish a supportive Community & Discussion Group * Nourish and expand your parenting options * Continue your personal growth to enable you to be the best parent you can be There are several fantastic play groups in Hoboken, which provide a very valuable resource for parents in town. But, where can you go to discuss the questions that arise ea …

Thanks for checking out this meetup! I am the Mom of a 5 year old boy and have been looking to meet and connect with other GLBT families in Queens. I know there's a lot of us out there but finding a central place to connect, meet, share info and organize events has been a challenge. I thought it was time to finally bring our Queens families together so decided to start this meetup. If you are parents in a GLBT family and would like you and your kids to meet with other families in this wonderful …

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 …

Meet other local family history fans who are interested in learning about genealogy and researching their family history. A NYC based informal and fun group intended to gather together to share tips, exchange information, celebrate their Irish / British heritage, hear from experts, become fascinated by history, discoveries and fun - with hopes there may be some neat discoveries about your family history along the way! Whether you are fan of genealogy, history, Irish / British culture or are inte …

We are the Freedom Biker Church with home offices in NC. We have families throughout the United States and Canada. We want to start a family in NYC !!! . We are a family of bikers for bikers that have a mission of providing a spiritual home for those that ride. Don't care where you've been, what you've done. We are a family of misfits ourselves who realize we cant make it without God or each other. We are about keeping it real, not sweating the smallstuff and loving each other. We ride and when …

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

NYC LGBTQQ Parents is a social network of Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender, Queer and Questioning parents, parents-to-be and those exploring parenthood options in NYC. Our aim is to build community on and offline: sharing parenting information, resources and providing opportunities for our children and ourselves to meet other LGBTQQ families, couples and singles in our area. Straight parents who are co-parenting with LGBTQQ parents are also welcome. Cheers to creating community!

Let’s face it. Being a stepparent is hard. Even in the best of situations, there are adjustments that need to be made – physically, financially and most of all, emotionally. Unfortunately, “step” has become one of those taboo topics that people don’t talk about enough. While it has become more and more common – did you know that over 1300 new stepfamilies are forming every day? – the support surrounding these families has not kept up with the demand. That’s where Stepfamily Solutions of NYC Meet …

Meet other friendly Mandarin learning families to set up playdates, explore the neighborhood and have fun! We share experiences, get advice and make new friends. All families and friends are welcome! We have meetups every week for different ages. For example, we are planning to have lots of events including music classes; baby sign classes; gym events; soccer classes; photoshoots; trips to museums and the Bronx zoo and book clubs where everyone is welcome and get togethers at local libraries, Wh …

This is a group for any biracial parents with one parent being Chinese. The goal is to immerse children in an environment that has a stronger Chinese element, which is often missing in biracial families. Through different kinds of activities such as outings, picnics, birthday parties, all with some level of "Chineseness", for instance, with at least a few parents speaking Chinese to children, children (and maybe the non-Chinese partners as well) will learn some Chinese while having fun. And of c …

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 …

Networking events designed for the single and multiple family office professionals in mind.

We are a group of young, energetic Jewish moms who want to meet other Jewish moms with infants, babies and/or toddlers up to 4 years old on the Upper West Side ( UWS ) of New York City (all moms living in New York City / NYC or surrounding areas are also welcome). This group will give you a way to network within the Jewish community on the Upper West Side and find fun events and activities (ie-Jewish Mommy and Me music and Baby Sign Language classes called Sing and Sign Spiritually with Simcha ( …

Proudly Sponsored by PFLAG Stepping Stones is a network of families embracing their children’s gender non-conformity in a kind and loving manner. Our support group focuses on providing a monthly meeting place for parents to connect with other families by sharing information and experiences. There are two groups; a parent’s discussion group which is sponsored by PFLAG FCA NYC, and a children’s playgroup which is sponsored by the member families. Monthly meetings are private to protect our young …

Is your child learning Japanese at home? Are you a bilingual family? Let's make opportunities for our children to interact in Japanese with people outside our own families and experience Japanese as a living language. This is also a chance to meet other parents in your neighborhood! All members can plan a playdate or meetup that is convenient for your area, schedule, and age group. Meetups can be for mothers just simply having fun & good time with other moms. My family is in Ditmars, Astoria.  M …

This is a group for LGBT parents with children in independent/private schools in NYC and those considering private schools for their children.  The group provides opportunities to get together, share stories and support each other and our children as we learn and grow in our school communities.  Suggestions for Meetup locations are always welcome!

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 …

This group formed out of the desire to share the wonderful experiences of outdoor activities with the children and youth in our lives. Not only to enrich the lives of those younger than us; but to enrich our lives as caretakers as we re-experience the outdoor activities we love with those we love. The vast majority of outdoor groups do not organize kid/youth-suitable meetups but many folks have younger ones and would love to bring them. Some of us spend every weekend with theirs, others alterna …

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 …

Literary Me is a network of Book and Film Clubs for the current and past members of Conduit (ages 6 to 14).

CityKinder is a community for German speaking parents in the Tri-State area. We would like to give our members the opportunity to meet in your respective neighborhoods, organize family outings, moms nights etc and meet new people. Group is open to anyone in the Tri-State area who is German speaking parent or parent to be (native or 2nd language) who has a interest in German culture, language and community events. Also visit our website www.CityKinder.com or follow our activity blog for families …

This group is for fun-loving professional black women (ages 35+) who are married to a male of any different race. We will network, socialize, form new friendships and share the unique challenges and rewards of interracial marriage with others who can relate. Our mission is to create a sisterhood and exchange among mature, vibrant and engaging black women who share similar multi-cultural family experiences. Simply put, let's gather to support, exchange ideas, have fun and celebrate us! You live …

This meetup is a way for IHadCancer.com members and all cancer Fighters, Survivors and their Supporters in NYC to connect and support one another offline. When you or someone you love is fighting cancer, family and friends might not be able to understand or relate to what you're going through. We started I Had Cancer to help those dealing with cancer find the people who could give them the most relevant support and advice. Now we want to meet our community, and connect them beyond the web. From …

We're an inclusive, informal support group for new and seasoned stepmothers of every age, identity, and relationship status—a place for laughing, venting, encouraging, and trading experience. If you've ever felt like the only stepmom in a city of eight million, we're here to change that! NYC Stepmom Stampede meets at coffee shops, dinners, cocktails, craft nights, picnics, book swaps, and whatever other high- or low-octane group activities sound like fun. So if you're a woman in the New York are …

This group is for fabulous divas. This group was just started on August 7th 2012. Women with children are welcomed as I am a mother. There will be meet ups with and without children as I am big on family. All ideas are welcomed. All ladies who know they are divas or want to reconnect with the diva they once were are welcomed to join. Activities will include family, fitness, health, shopping, dining out, lounges, play dates, cultural events, charity events, spa days, and any other events that mem …

This organization is dedicated to giving family and friends of mentally ill loved ones a place to come together for support and guidance. Whether it is fear of stigma or worry about betraying loved ones caregivers often suffer in silence when dealing with the daily ups and downs or crisis events precipitated by mental illness. Mental illness is not experienced in a vacuum. It's the family, friends and community that provide the foundation for the struggling individual to become healthy, yet some …