Parent Groups
Being in a caring, connected community like Durham means there are many organized parent groups where you can meet other parents to share the joys and struggles of parenting. Find a program that fits your needs! Groups are online and in-person for Durham parents.
Durham Resources
Communities in Schools of Durham-Parenting Education
Supportive parenting education groups for parents of children in grades K-12
El Centro Hispano
A Latino nonprofit organization providing a variety of support and opportunities to Latinx families in the Triangle.
Empowered Parents in Community (EPiC)
EPiC organizes and supports Black parents and their allies in its mission to dismantle systemic racial inequities and advocate for high quality educational opportunities.
Family Support Network of NC
Network of peer support for families of children with special needs, led by parents with lived experience.
Fatherhood of Durham
Working with fathers to develop life skills necessary to face financial, health, relationship and other critical challenges.
H.E.A.R.T.S. (Helping Each Adolescent Reach Their Spark)
H.E.A.R.T.S. supports young adolescent parents and pregnant people with tools to successfully become independent and self-sufficient.
La Leche League
Peer to peer lactation support for breastfeeding families, regardless of whether they are facing challenges or simply seeking to connect with others
Post Adoption Support Services (PASS)
Offering a variety of free support services to any family that has adopted a child in Durham and 19 other NC counties
Postpartum Support International
HelpLine (text/call support) and comprehensive support network, including support groups and additional resources, for parents facing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders or struggles in the transition to parenthood.