Our group was developed so that single parents and their children in the city have opportunities for friendship and support. Most events will be with children and some will be without children! Become a part of this wonderful group of parents and kids! If you do decide that this group is a good fit for you, we ask that you complete the profile questions and that you post a photo of yourself in the member profile section. Your photo helps when we are meeting up for the first time. Also, you h …

The purpose of this group is for near north suburbs single Dads & Moms and their kids to have fun, for those because of difficult life schedules, separation or divorce are finding it difficult to meet and connect with other single parents with kids and schedule fun play dates and develop meaningful adult friendships with other parents that may have similar challenges. Most events will be with children and some will be without children so that both parents and kids can hang out, share life experi …

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.

This group is for parents who put their kids first, but would also like to keep their sanity. While most "Meetups" in this group will be for kids, there will also be "Meetups" put together themed for the parents. In the latter Meetup, parents are still encouraged to bring their kids so they can play together. For example, we can put together a play date in which there is a poker game for the adults. Please bring your ideas to the table :). Overall the top goal here is to provide fun, exercise an …

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 Downers Grove group is a great way for single parents to meet, get together for support, and plan activities with our children. This group serves as a way to get together with others who are now, or have previously gone through separation/divorce and are looking to build new friendships, get advise, meet new people and have a good time doing it!

We started this group to get parents and kids out of the house and having fun! Lets go to our many local parks and play until the street lights come on. We want our kids to play the old school games that we grew up loving, games like red rover, kick ball, home free, freeze tag and street hockey. Lets get out and have fun. Everyone is welcome to join; moms, dads, single parents, working parents, or SAHM's. We'll plan meet-up's during the day, evening and weekends so that there are opportunities f …

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

~Northwest Suburban Families~ We are a family-friendly group for all families in the NW Suburbs. There is always something happening here.  We plan daytime, evening and weekend gatherings.  We welcome stay at home parents, working parents and single parents as well as every type of family.  Our children range in age from newborns all the way up to school-age and age-specific events are planned for everyone.  Dads are welcome here and are encouraged to come out and play too. We have playgroups, s …

We host singles parties and speed dating events in the Chicago metro area for single professionals men and women. For more information or to view our events schedule, please visit us at www.chicagofirstdates.com.

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 …

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, …

Beginning with those in the TriCity area, I'm building support for soon-to-be and newer parents who want to get it "Right from the Start".

Make fleeting or permanent connections with other members. Introduce your children to others with similar family structures and experiences.