It’s officially back to school season and if you are currently or looking to become a parent, it can be intimidating knowing where to start. From daycares, childcare, and after school activities to finding the best strollers and clothing, there’s so much to take in. However, one of the great things about living in Jersey City is our vast community of support and our parent groups are no different! Whether you’re looking for events, networking opportunities or play dates, we’ve got you covered!  Below, we’ve compiled a list of parent support groups that will keep you covered for wherever your parenting journey might take you!

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JC Families @JCfamilies

JC Families is a non-profit family and parent community in Jersey City. JC Families is dedicated to serving and supporting families in the Jersey City and Hudson County areas. They host tons of events from back to school drives to fundraisers. Follow them on Instagram to stay up to date with everything going on. Visit their website at JCfamilies.com.

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Jersey City Moms @jerseycity.moms

We are the oldest (founded in 2007) and largest mom group in Jersey City (14k+ active members) and run by only JC residents and locals who do amazing things for our community for many years. We are your go-to resource for sharing and connecting with other local moms in town. We are also partners with JCFAMILIES and host multiple monthly family-friendly events and moms’ night out meet-ups regularly. Find them on Instagram and Facebook!

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Jersey City Mamas  @jerseycitymamas

Jersey City Mamas is an online community dedicated to sharing the love of raising a family in Jersey City. You can tag them for a feature or attend one of their Mommy meet ups, where moms come together to network and share advice/tips! For more information, click here.

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AfterThird @Afterthird

After Third is a community centered around brand new moms and what comes next after the third trimester. Their blog offers tons of helpful articles from life hacks to those suffering from postpartum depression. Visit their website at Afterthird.com

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Three little birds @threelittlebirds

three little birds is a community and class driven community that offers classes in yoga, art, music, and they also have a pre-school/kindergarten program. From breakdancing to ballet, they have it all. If you’re interested in taking a class or signing up for a program, visit them at their website threelittlebirdsjc.com to register.

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Little Hoboken @littlehoboken

Little Hoboken is an organization run by two local moms. However, the emphasis is on other moms and families.  From reviews of classes to reviews of products, LH is an online community formed as an informative platform to help moms connect in a little town. Visit their website at little-hoboken-blog.com.

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Paulus Hook Moms of Jersey City

The Paulus Hook Moms Group (aka Paulus Hook Moms of Jersey City) is a mom group originally based in Paulus Hook but they have members all over Jersey City, from Liberty Harbor to Journal Square. For more information, find them on Facebook or Meetup.

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Family Partners of Hudson County

Family Partners of Hudson County is a family run, county based organization that focuses on empowerment of caregivers of children with behavioral, emotional, and substance abuse challenges. For more information, visit them at familypartnersofhc.com.

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New Jersey Families of Color

The New Jersey Families of Color Meetup Group was created to bring the parents and children of color of the northern New Jersey area together for support and a sense of community. For more information, click here!

JC Bump and Baby

JC Bump and Baby and provide Support to New Moms, Pregnant and Working Moms in Jersey City/Hudson County.  Their FB group JC Bump Moms has almost 1,000 members!  They also offer prenatal yoga and Itsy Bitsy® Baby and Tot Yoga.  To contact JC bump and Baby visit their FB page  or IG @jcbumpandbaby

Do you want to have your parent group added? Do you have a question, comment, or concern? Email us! info@chicpeajc.com