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Parenting Support

National Parent Helpline

The National Parent Helpline® provides parents with advice and emotional support from a trained Advocate. It is a judgment-free, compassionate space for those needing immediate emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call, text or live chat.

The line offers multilingual information and referral services that address questions or concerns about a child or family.

Learn more by visiting www.nationalparenthelpline.org.

Updated on October 28, 2024.

Room To Grow NYC (Parenting Support & Education/Baby Essentials)

Room to Grow is a committed three-year program that supports families raising babies born into low-income circumstances by providing essentials, child-raising education, and connections to community resources.

Ideally, all families are welcome to apply for the program, but special attention is given to those eligible for benefits such as SNAP, WIC, TANF, etc. There are no requirements around citizenship, age, marital or relationship status, or number of children.

To learn more about parenting and helping your baby develop, consider applying to Room to Grow at www.roomtogrow.org/apply-now.

For more information, call (212) 620-7800 or visit www.roomtogrow.org.

Updated on October 28, 2024

The Motherhood Center of New York

The Motherhood Center provides a comprehensive range of virtual support groups tailored for first-time moms who are pregnant or postpartum.

These groups are designed to help individuals experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety feel more connected and supported within a community of peers who understand their journey.

It’s important to note that these support groups are specifically for new or expecting moms. While they offer a valuable space for sharing and connection, they are not a substitute for individual or clinical therapy or medication management.

The cost for classes ranges from $25 to $50 per session, and they are held at 205 Lexington Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10016. For more information, call (212) 335-0034 or email info@themotherhoodcenter.com. Learn more at themotherhoodcenter.com/event/pregnancy-support-group-5.

Updated on October 28, 2024

New Moms Support Group NYC

The Moms Group is a caring community that brings mothers together for weekly chats across NYC. They offer specialized support groups: 1) for expectant moms, 2) for new moms navigating those first precious months, 3) for moms of older babies adjusting to new milestones, and 4) for moms welcoming a second child.

Support groups are based in Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Union Square, Chelsea, Flatiron, Murray Hill, Midtown East, Midtown West in Manhattan, and Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg, and Park Slope in Brooklyn.

Learn more and apply to a support group at www.themomsgroups.com.

Updated on October 28, 2024

Fatherhood Initiative

DYCD’s Fatherhood Initiative helps fathers reconnect with their children and develop essential parenting skills by helping each participant (1) increase engagement and responsibility in his relationship with his child/children, and (2) provide material and financial support to his child/children.

Services provided by the program:

Individual and family counseling
Assistance with child support and arranging child visitation
Mediation and conflict resolution training
Employment counseling and referrals; HSE and ESOL referrals
Father-to-father mentoring

Services are provided upon referral. Ask about the program at 800-246-4646 or 646-343-6800 to find out how to enroll. Learn more at www.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/family-support/fatherhood-initiative.page

Updated on October 28, 2024