MOMS Club of Wilmington-North
The MOMS Club of Wilmington North meets every Monday at 10 am at St. Mark's Catholic Church. 

MOMS Club of Wilmington-South
The MOMS Club of Wilmington South meets every Monday at 10 am at Pine Valley Methodist Church.

MOMS Club of Southport
Come and make new friends for you and your children! Contact us for meeting and play date schedules.

MOMS Club of Calabash
The MOMS Club of Calabash meets the second Friday of every month at 10am for coffee, doughnuts, and social time at Hickman’s Library.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
MOPS provides a Christian environment for learning about all levels of a young mother’s life. Members meet for education, fellowship, and crafts at First Baptist Church in downtown Wilmington. Please call us for the meeting schedule.

Cape Fear Mother of Twins Club
The CF Mother of Twins Club is a support group for mothers of multiples. Contact us for information about the club and its activities.

Mothers & More
Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education, and advocacy. The Local Chapter offers meetings with topical discussions, guest speakers, Moms’ night out activities, playgroups, family outings and more. Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at the Lutheran Church of Reconciliation and the third Monday at Pine Valley Church of Christ. Meetings are held at 7:30 pm.

Moms Need Moms (M-N-M)
Moms Need Moms is a support group whose mission it is to uplift and encourage stay-at-home mothers in a Christian environment. Mothers with children ages newborn to Kindergarten are invited to attend. Childcare is provided while moms enjoy special programs. No membership fee required. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9:30 – 11:30 am at Scotts Hill Baptist Church Family Life Center.

Mocha Moms
Mocha Moms, Inc. is a nationwide support group for at-home mothers of color. Mocha Moms welcomes people of all religions, races, educational backgrounds, and income levels. Activities include mothers support group meetings, moms’ only events, couple/family events and community service projects.

Single Mom's Alliance
The Parenting Place and the Child Advocacy Commission sponsor the Single Mom's Alliance support group that meets each Tuesday at the Village at Greenfield's Recreation Center at 12th and Martin St. from 12:30 -2 pm. Children's program and light lunch provided.

Mitochondrial Disease Support Group
Is your child or someone you know a patient at the UNC-Chapel Hill Children’s Hospital Genetics Department? The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation has established a support group for NC families with children suffering from Mitochondrial Disease.

Families with Children from China (FCC) - Wilmington
Families with Children from China of Wilmington is devoted to educating the community, supporting Chinese orphanages, and providing a nurturing network of support on the unique concerns of families who are adopting or have adopted from China. We offer monthly family gatherings, playgroups for all ages, a mom's night out, lifebook workshops and more.

AWAA Fellowship Group
This group is for those who have adopted, are in the process of adopting, and those who may be considering adoption either domestically or internationally. Goals of this group include: providing families with a faith-based foundation, engaging in mission work to help orphans, providing a forum to discuss adoption, mentoring those considering adoption, and creating opportunities for increased cultural awareness.

Empty Cradle
Empty Cradle is a family support group for those who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death. The group meets every third Wednesday of the month at St. Mark’s Catholic Church at 6:30 pm.

Family Support Network of Southeastern NC
Family Support Network is a non-profit organization that helps families with special needs children. Among the services available are: a parent support program, assistance with school issues, information and resource referrals, training to become your child’s best advocate, a lending library, quarterly newsletter, and an annual Coming Together Conference for parent-professional collaboration.

Wilmington Regional Autism Parental Support (WRAPS)
Wilmington Regional Autism Parental Support (WRAPS) is a support group for parents who have a child diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Meetings are on the 2nd Friday morning and 3rd Tuesday evening each month.

Preemie Support Group of Brunswick County
The Preemie Support Group of Brunswick County meets every third Tuesday, 7 – 8:30 pm at 438 Caison Loop Road, SE, Winnabow.
The purpose of the Preemie Support Group is to bring families and friends of premature children (newborn to older preemies) together for support.

Juvenile Diabetes (JDRF) Family Connections Program
The Family Connections Outreach Program can provide your entire family with valuable resources and information. From playgroups to teen issues, from babysitting resources to school strategies. The Connections program is a great opportunity to connect with a group of dedicated, concerned parents who understand your fears and questions. Increase your knowledge of diabetes management and advances in diabetes research. Connections offers monthly parent coffee meetings, regular guest speakers, Easter Egg hunts, Holiday parties (Treats not Sweets), pool parties, and the annual Walk To Cure Diabetes.

First in Families of Southeastern NC
First in Families of Southeastern NC is an organization whose mission is to provide help to those with developmental disabilities. First in Families is working to develop resources throughout the community to assist families and individuals with developmental disabilities. The organization serves New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties.

Circle of Parents
The Parenting Place sponsors a Parent Support Group, “Circle of Parents” that meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 5:30 - 7 pm at St. James Episcopal Church on 4th and Dock Streets. A children’s program and light supper are provided.

Mental Illness Support Group
A peer support group for people suffering from mental illness meets every Wednesday from 3:30 – 5 pm at the Oaks (next to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center). The group is led by clients involved in recovery.

La Leche League
La Leche League offers information and support to nursing mothers and mothers-to-be. Certified La Leche League Leaders facilitate local weekly meetings. Babies are always welcome!

Breastfeeding Support Group for African American Women
Providing support for breastfeeding in the African American Community, this group meets once a month on the third Saturday of the month and welcomes moms, moms-to-be, dads, and babies.

The Breastfeeding Center of Wilmington
Breastfeeding resources, supplies, classes, and support.

The Child Advocacy Commission (CAC)
The Child Advocacy Commission has numerous programs that support and enhance the lives of area children and families. Programs include the Child Care Resource and Referral Center, the Child Nutrition Program, Provider Quality Initiative, Pre-teen Risk Reduction Program, the Grandparent Support Network, Child Abuse Prevention Seminars and Trainings, and Happy Beginnings, a program of the Safe School/ Healthy Students Grant.

Counseling Center of Family Services
Counseling Center of Family Services, located at 1501 Dock St., provides programs in Anger Management, Marriage Therapy, and Family Counseling along with a variety of other services. The center has a sliding fee scale and accepts major insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare.

Cape Fear Psychology Association (CFPA)
This group is comprised of unaffiliated psychologists in southeastern NC, interested in promoting greater awareness of mental health issues. This is accomplished primarily through their web site, , which offers mental health resources, links to various psychological topics, FAQ's, and articles.

NHC Partnership for Children
The New Hanover County Partnership for Children is the local arm of the NC Smart Start early childhood initiative, a comprehensive public-private initiative to help all North Carolina children enter school healthy and ready to succeed. Some services are available in Spanish.

CIS Waccamaw Family Resource Center
The CIS (Communities in Schools) Waccamaw Family Resource Center in Ash offers GED classes, ESL classes, preschool classes, parenting classes (Spanish & English), a Mobile Health Unit, WIC applications, Health Choice/Health Check applications, free transportation, free childcare for GED and ESL participants, afterschool programs, foster care support groups, food and clothing closet referrals and a preteen group.

Leland Family Literacy Program
Leland Family Literacy Center offers a family literacy program for Brunswick County residents with children ages 6 weeks to 7 years of age. Parents and children come to school together Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm. Transportation is provided for families in the Leland area. Lincoln Elementary provides breakfast and lunch.

Leland Communities in Schools Family Resource Center
The CIS Family Resource Center in Leland offers a variety of services for families including Computer training, Grandparent/Grandchild Support Groups, WIC, Immunization Clinics, a Mobile Health Unit, foster care support groups and workshops, food and clothing closet referrals, nutrition programs, and more.

Brunswick County Partnership for Children
The Brunswick County Partnership for Children is a community-based collaborative committed to improving the quality of life for young children and families. Programs for area residents focus on childcare, education, family, and health.

Child Care Resource/Referral of Brunswick County (CCR&R)
For parents who live or work in Brunswick County, Child Care Resource & Referral will provide you with a list of child care options that meet your needs.

Pender County Child Care Resource & Referral Agency
This agency provides parents with information about choosing quality childcare, childcare referrals, family support programs, and a resource library. Technical assistance is also available to daycare providers to help get their business started or to help existing providers improve their care.

Oak Island Family Resource Center
The Oak Island Family Resource Center offers Preschool classes, GED classes, Health Choice/Health Check applications, a Mobile Health Unit, Child Immunizations, Senior errand days and Senior Doctor Visits and outings, Teen & Pre-teen activities, foster parent support groups, after school programs, food and clothing closet referrals, Mental Health Visits, etc.

DREAMS Center for Arts Education
The DREAMS Center for Arts Education is a nonprofit youth development program dedicated to offering high quality, free-of-charge classes in the creative, visual and performing arts to children in need. After school classes in drama, creative writing, photography, visual art, music and dance are offered for youth ages 8-17 at the DREAMS Center, 515 Ann St. Through their outreach program, DREAMS also offers arts classes at many different sites throughout the community, including public housing, city recreation centers, and schools.