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April 2007
After moving back to the States with my young daughter two
years ago, I haven't had much success in finding a great group
of single, fabulous parents to socialize with. Anyone know of
groups, support or otherwise for single parents? There's only
one in Berkeley I found through Bananas, and I'd love to know
of more options. Where are all the other divorced (or just
single) parents here in Rockridge/Berkeley? I've joined a
great synogogue, but am the only single parent there (amazing,
but true). Anyone interested in an intellectual/artsy book
club along these lines? Or starting a support group?
Where are the other divorced parents?
Although I am not a single or divorced parent, I wanted to respond as I
recently saw an article in the April issue of Parent's Press re: single
parents. It mentions resources for Single Parents on pg 11 of the
newspaper which might be of interest to you. This paper is free and
available at many baby stores. Hope this helps!
Paula
The current issue (April) of Parents' Press monthly newsletter lists
resources for single parents. In your area, it lists ''Single Parents
Rock'', a local nonprofit and support group for single parents. They
meet on Mondays at 6:30 pm, Tumble and Tea Cafe, 4210 Telgraph Ave (at
42nd street), Oakland.
www.singleparentsrock.org.
Hope this is helpful.
ym
There are some resources I know of. The YMCA in down-town Berkeley
offers a singles group on some Fridays.
I lead mindful parenting groups and lately have added a group for
mothers who are single/divorced/separated. In facilitating the first
group, we ended up talking more about the process of the moms than on
parenting. Feel free to contact me about information on such a group,
or look at my web-site www.yvonnemansell.com.
The women from this first group are planning to continue meeting
informally (in the Rockridge area), and I can put you in touch with
them.
I hope you get several responses and find the single moms that are
certainly out there!
Yvonne
We're here, we're tired, we're stressed and over burdened beinging bread
winner, book keeper, bandaid applier, chef, cleaning person, taxi, bank,
entertainment, social coordinator, doctor, nurse, teacher, tutor, and
both Mom and Dad. I would love to get together with other divorced /
single parents (as most of my still married and single childless friends
have abandoned me), but I guess here we get to the difficulty and why
there aren't more groups - When do we find the time? How do we afford
the baby sitter? I'd love to be part of a book club, but at 3 pages a
night before I fall asleep, it would have to go verrrrry slow. In any
case I'm here! And I know of MANY others, we just don't have much time
for the usual types of socializing. But, please, don't let that
discourage you - Start a group and we may come! Feel free to put me on
your list.
Thanks and Good Luck. K.
March 2003
I am looking for a single parent support group or social group
in the Berkeley/Oakland area.
dawn
Bananas hosts a single parent support group -- call them at 658-
7353 to find out more info.
Jennifer
July 2002
Does anyone know of a support group for newly-single moms in the
Oakland/Berkeley/Alameda area? I am recently separated, with a 1-
and 4-year-old, and would like to talk with other moms in
similar situations.
I don't know of a group in the Oakland area, but there is a
Single Parents' Support Group in Lafayette at the Lafayette-
Orinda Presbyterian Church. It is on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 and
is facilitated by Liz Hannigan, CHT. It is very reasonable,
only $5.00 per session and there is a sliding scale. There is
also free childcare.
Additionally, I will be facilitating a support group for
children of divorce, starting in late August. It will be at the
same time and place as the single parents group. This group was
originally facilitated by Milton Kalish, LCSW and I am taking it
over for him this fall. If you have any questions, you can call
me, Mara Newbart, LCSW at 510-604-8918
Mara Newbart, LCSW
Jan. 1999
There's a great single parent support group at the Lafayette-Orinda
Presbyterian Church (LOPC) in Lafayette on Monday nights at 6 pm. It's $3,
drop-in, and free (good) childcare is provided. The group is run by a pair
of therapists who volunteer their time. They used to be single parents. The
group is not a "cry-on-your-shoulder" format. Focus is education. I went
for 4 years. Good place to meet people. People come from all around the
area. Altho it meets in the church, it has nothing to do with religion. Liz
Hannigan is one of the leaders, and her number is 925 855 1745. She won't
mind a call at all. The group is extremely supportive. Linda
April 1998
Neighborhood Moms has a single moms support group that is free once you join
Neighborhood Moms ($25/year) for a huge newsletter packed full of info,
playgroups, free monthly child development/parenting lectures etc. Call
527-MOMS to get a membership application. Denise
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