Baby and New Parent Support Groups
- dcstayathomeparent
- Nov 13, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 17
Last updated January 2026
Edlavitch DCJCC
Description:
In their words: The EDCJCC provides parents, parents-to-be, and folks who wants to be parents with the support, guidance, and community needed to raise young children in the city. LGBTQ and straight, couples and solo parents, Jewish and non-Jewish, people of all ethnicities, races and abilities, anyone building a family through biology, adoption, surrogacy, or any other pathway – all are warmly welcomed!
Cost: $0 - $400, depending on program
Opportunities:
Before Baby: Beyond the Bump, CPR Certification
New Parents: Transition to Motherhood Support Group, New Parent Coffees, Workshops
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 2025-26: $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 (2025-26): $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 2026
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)
The Center for Family Well-Being: Growing Together
Description: Growing Together is a warm, developmentally supportive parent–baby group, offered after the “4th trimester”. In this group we’ll focus on the early foundations of movement, attachment, and unfolding of the parent/baby relationship in the first year of life. Rooted in the respectful, peaceful principles of the Pikler approach, this group invites parents to accompany their baby in her natural unfolding — in her striving, developing, and learning-to-learn — while cultivating deep attunement and trust.
Facilitated by: Liz Hagerman, LPC, BC-DMT, IMH-E®, Pikler® Pedagogue
Dates*: 7 Wednesdays, February 18 - April 1, 2026
Time: 11:30am to 12:45pm
Location: The Center for Family Well-Being, 5039 Connecticut Ave. NW #7 Washington DC 20008
Cost:
This is a 7-week clinical group. New participants are required to pay a deposit of two sessions ($180), while returning members pay a one-session deposit ($90) to hold their spot. After the group begins, sessions are billed weekly.
Participants can typically seek insurance reimbursement by completing one clinical intake session before the group begins, billed separately at our individual session rate. This intake is required for diagnostic coding and ensures the group is an appropriate fit. While the Center does not contract directly with insurance companies, we always provide the documentation needed for reimbursement through PPO plans, medical flexible spending, or health savings accounts.
Questions & Registration:
For questions about the group or payment, please email amy@centerforfamilywellbeing.com or simply fill out the registration form below and we’ll be in touch with next steps.
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