Family Resources Mommy Walk
Moms and their children meet every Thursday at 9:30 am in Irvine for the Mommy Walk.
Info: irvinemommywalk.com Women Connect
Women’s connection takes a night out the second Monday every month at 5 pm to meet at Polly's Cafe on Imperial Highway in Yorba Linda.
Info: karla_shippey@yahoo.com
Virginia at: (714) 524-9818 Only Children
Moms of 2 and 3 year olds join in Aliso Viejo to meet new friends, share experiences, and give advice.
Info: wyner@cox.net
www.meetup.com Family Socials
The South Coast Jaycees if a family oriented group. Activities include meetings, socials, game nights and charity events.
Info: rhondaborth@sbcglobal.net
Ph: (949) 400-8369 Thirty-Something Moms
Make new friends during a Moms Meet-Up giving by Thritysometing Moms of South Orange County.
Info: www.moms.meet-up.com/1519/about/ Mother of Diabetics
The M.O.D. Squad meets the first Thursday of each month at Mission Lutheran Church in Laguna Niguel.
Info: mission-luth@aol.com
Ph: (949) 831-8820 Multiples Club
The Orange Moms and Multiples Club (Orange M&M's) is a philanthropic support group for parents of twins and more. Meetings and socials are held each month.
Info: orangemomsandmultiples@yahoo.com Mothering Multiples
Multiple Miracle Moms of Orange County gives support and resources to moms of twins or higher. Meetings are held the first Thursday each month which features a guest speaker. Other activities include socials, play dates and access to a member only yahoo group.
Info: multiplemiraclemoms.com Mothers of Multiples
Saddleback Mothers of Multiples Club offers support for families and expectant families of twins and higher multiples in South Orange County. I
Info: (888) 814-1332
hospitality@smomc.org
smomc.org Moms of Preschoolers
MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) meet every other Tuesday morning at Voyagers Church in Irvine. The programs open to moms of children birth through kindergarten, includes brunch, speakers, crafts and a chance to meet new friends.
Info: kami_mcd@yahoo.com Mocha Moms
Orange County Mocha Moms, Inc is a support group for stay at home mothers of color. Activities include play groups, park days, and mom's night out.
Info: mochamoms.org
Email: nmnite@msn.com Christian Moms
Orange County Christian Moms is a support group that encouraging moms who share similar biblical beliefs. Meetings include park days, potlucks, and stroller walks.
Info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/occhristianmom/
Ph: (714) 335-0434 Italian Moms
The Mini-Italians Group of Orange County is a group for Italian speaking moms and children. Membership includes weekly meetings, play dates and a monthly moms night out.
Info: geocities.com/mini_italians_oc
Email: mini_italians_oc@yahoo.com Moms & More
Group meetings for Mother & More are dedicated to improving motherhood though support, education, and advocacy. Meetings are one Wednesday a month at the Norman D. Murray Community and Senior Room in Mission Viejo.
Info: ocmothersandmore.com
Ph: (866) 206-9066 ext. 4810 Adoption Group
The Orange County Adoptive Parents Association gives parents and children the opportunity to get together to share information and experiences. The group also offers speaker forums and social activities.
Info: ocapa.org
Ph: (949) 859-6505 Mom's Support
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center hosts a moms support group every Wednesday. A parenting education expert leads an educational class that is designed for mothers and their babies.
Fee: $8 per session.
Ph: (949) 452-7255 Scrap booking Clubs
Scrap booking Clubs and classes in Orange County provides the opportunity for moms to meet new friends and learn how to preserve their photos in keepsake albums.
Ph (562) 402-9405 For Dads
Tuesday mornings in Tustin Orange, the Orange County Dads' Group meets. They also meet Wednesday mornings in Mission Viejo.
Ph: (949) 559-6844
Info: slowlane.com/groups/ocd2d/
Programs for Parents
Girl Scouts
The Girl Scouts Council of Orange County offers a variety of programs for girls ages 5-17. Individual or Group activates are based on the youth's individual interests and schedule.
Ph: (714) 949-7900
Info: gscoc.org
Kids Care
Adults and children are invited to join in making quilts to brighten the days of kids who are having major surgeries. The Kids Who Care Foundation is a volunteer-based, non profit foundation.
Info: kidswhocareclub.org
Ph: (949) 233-0568 Kids Konnected
Kids connected is dedicated to providing friendship, education and support to children who have a parent with cancer or who have lost a parent to cancer. Free monthly meetings.
Ph: (800) 899-2866 Therapeutic Art
Free art workshops are offered to children with special needs. One Saturday a month Children’s Therapeutic Art Center offers multi-cultural/ bilingual arts curriculum and therapeutic programs.
Ph: (714) 54-5468 Programs for Kids
Mommy Matters
Every Friday at the South Orange County Family Resouce Center in Mission Viejo hosts interactive group for moms and babies.
Info: (949) 364-0500 Toddler Topics
Toddler Topics. is a support group for new parents with children from 6 to 16 months, every Wednesday at the St. Joseph Hospital in Orange.
Ph: (714) 744-8764 Breastfeeding Support
The La Leche League offers support and information to women who wish to breast feed.
Info: lalecheleaguescnv.org | 