Baby and New Parent Support Groups

Petworth Peanuts

• Description: Petworth Peanuts connects and supports parents of infants and young children in the Greater Petworth, D.C. Programs include postpartum support / newborn cohorts, community service initiatives, continuing education events, social events and play dates, as well as a a variety of free and discounted parenting resources

  • In their words: There are two ways to join Petworth Peanuts: via a newborn cohort or with annual dues (non-cohort). Newborn cohorts are designed for parents of infants ages 0 to ~6 months and begin monthly with a 3-month duration. After the cohort concludes, cohort participants become regular annual members for the remainder of the fiscal year ending each September. Annual Member dues include exclusive access to Peanuts events, initiatives and resources. All Peanuts programming is generally designed for parents of infants and children from newborn to ~5 years of age, but ALL caregivers are welcomed, and older children enjoy our events too.

• Cost: Annual Dues 2024 - 2025: $50

  • What an annual membership (non-cohort) gives you:

    • Family membership through September 2025

    • Access to members-only discounts and resources

    • Access to members-only events

  • Other packages:

    • Newborn Cohort (2024 - 2025): $75

      • Includes annual dues

      • Weekly meetups and sessions with expert speakers (3+months)

      • Peanuts membership through September 2025

      • Access to all Peanut member events and resources

    • Newborn cohort experience: $25

      • Only for dues-paying members to join a newborn cohort (speakers, meet ups for 3+ months)

      • Peanuts membership through Sept 2025

• https://www.petworthpeanuts.com (follow them on Instagram)

PACE

• Description: PACE provides meaningful group-based educational and emotional support to new moms (first and second time moms) in the DC region, facilitated by trained mental health professionals. New groups form continuously, based on need and leader availability. You will be offered a spot in a group in the order in which your inquiry/information is received.

  • In their words: Our groups are open to all moms in the DC metro area, however, we don't have groups for specific demographics. We know that moms come to our groups from all different situations, and that's what makes PACE ​special. As such, groups are randomly assigned as PACE collects no identifying or demographic information during the registration process.

• Cost: $300 per 6-week session

• https://www.pacemoms.org/ (follow them on Instagram)

  
  

Mama Love Collective

• Description: Mamas Circle Newborns is designed for moms and their newborn to pre-crawling babies (most babies are 0-4 months old). If you have an older baby or toddler, or are having your 2nd, 3rd (or more!) baby, they also have Motherhood Circles.

  • In their words: ​Support in the early weeks and months with a newborn is essential. Mamas Circles are open, supportive communities where we talk about changing identities, relationships, and how to get through the day (and night) with little ones. A place to be in community with other women and know you're not in this alone.

• Cost:

  • Standard Rate: $250

  • Reduced Rate*: $225 — For those who need financial support

    • ​*If you would like to participate but the cost of the circle at the reduced rate is a challenge or you would like to set-up a payment plan please complete the scholarship request form or contact Mama Love Collective.

  • Pay It Forward Rate: $275, for those who can afford to pay a little more to support the scholarship program

• https://www.themamalovecollective.com/mamas-circle.html (follow them on Instagram)