County-wide, there is no shortage of parenting groups for parents and caregivers! Here are some of them:

Port Orchard Moms Club

MOMS Club is a national non-profit organization with hundreds of chapters across the country. We are just for you – the at-home mother of today, including those who have home-based businesses and those who work part-time, but are home with their children during the day! For more information on International MOMS Club go to http://momsclub.org. The Port Orchard chapter has monthly socials with special speakers, calendar planning and discussions. Our activities include playgroups, park play days, family get-togethers, field trips, a monthly MOMS Night Out or Afternoon Away, and so much more! We also host Toddler Time, an indoor open play for infant to 4 year olds. In addition, we host Port Orchard's beloved Daddy Daughter Dance. With the funds generated from this event, our club is able to donate to various charities and participate in several community service projects through out the year. Best of all, our activites are during the day, when at-home mothers need the most support! For information on joining our chapter: 360-908-MOMS or [email protected].

Kitsap Adoption Group

The Kitsap Adoption Group (KAG) is a non-profit organization committed to helping families and children find each other through adoption. We are located in Kitsap county in Washington state. Whether you are adopting domestically or internationally, KAG offers information, resources, local contacts and support for your family. KAG provides adoption centered activities for the whole family: cultural events, picnics, play groups and panel discussions. KAG also holds monthly dinners. Membership is $20/year per family and supports many of our activities. We are an officially chartered 503(c) non-profit and are governed by a board of directors. Join our group on Facebook (here), too! The email and phone contact info: kitsapadoptiong[email protected] and 360-662-0630 to reach Gayle Kohler, group president.

Moms of Jefferson, Clallam and Kitsap Counties

Us moms need to stick together! This is an online place to share recipes, fun local events, news, tips, items for sale, items needed, anything mom, baby, kids, or family related! We give Moms Somewhere to find: Local Events, Fun Family Places, Recipes, Items Needed, Tips, Tricks, Advise and so on!

Moms of Bainbridge Island

Meet your fellow Bainbridge Island Moms & Dads to talk about kids, share experiences, get advice, give support, make new friends, arrange playdates and just have fun! This group is limited to expecting parents and parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers living on Bainbridge Island. Facebook: Moms of Baindbridge Island

Bainbridge Island MOPS

Bainbridge Island MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) is a Christian-based support ministry for mothers of preschoolers that meets at Island Church on Bainbridge Island. Any mom of preschool-aged children is welcome. You need not be a Christian or a member of Island Church to join. A children's program is available for children ages birth to 5. We are all about fun, fellowship, and food! We meet every 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, Sept - May (except for Nov. and Dec.). Check out www.bimops.wordpress.com or contact [email protected] for more information!

Kingston Adventures Walking Group

This is a run/walk/jog group every Tuesday & Thursday am that leaves from Cup and Muffin at 9:30am, specifically that time for mom's after they drop kids off at school. It's fun and our routes are stroller approved! just show up! We have a walking and running group. The walkers typically go 3-4 miles and the runners 4-6. There are ways to make each shorter and longer. We post a reminder every Sunday on our Facebook page that includes additional events for the week. People can also email us at [email protected].

Island Moms of Bainbridge Island

Islandmoms is a diverse online group based on community and respect. Bainbridge Island community members participate in our group to exchange information and discuss issues of importance to families. We share news, inform each other of upcoming events, organize play dates, pool resources, offer assistance, and form friendships. Our members compose their posts with respect for others and respect for our group guidelines. We all take responsibility for making this online manifestation of our island a welcoming and inclusive community. Please read the following before deciding to join our group. Our primary purpose is to connect our community via our main Islandmoms forum, but we also provide two promotional forums for member use. **Only one promotional thread is allowed per month, and advertising or promotion is never allowed on the main Islandmoms forum.** Please read our guidelines on promotion, and respect them. By doing so, you can get the word out about your business, class, or event, and members can get this information without feeling spammed.

Bethany Lutheran Parent Outreach

Bethany Lutheran offers two opportunities specifically designed for parents together with their birth to three year olds and 2-5 year olds. The first is held on Sunday mornings when we have a great little class from 9:45-10:45 where we play, have a Bible story, sing, do a craft and have a snack. The neat piece is that parents are encouraged to stay with their child allowing parents with children the same ages and similar interests an opportunity to connect and form lifelong friendships with others who are in the same phase of life. There is no cost for this program.

The second is Power-Hour, part preschool and part parenting workshop, we believe that parents are truly children's first and most influential teachers. Our classes are for 2-5 years olds together with their caregivers! We meet once a week for an hour that is jam packed with music, finger plays, Bible stories, crafts, literacy, math, large and small motor skills, science, social studies and books led by passionate, trained and experienced teachers. The mornings are fun for children and fabulous for parents because we supply lots of ideas for helping your kids to blossom at home too! We also offer an optional Power for Parenting Bible Study from 10:00-10:30 while children have important free play time with their friends and Power-Hour teachers. $25 for 8 weeks! Siblings that are 2-5 years pay a reduced rate of $20. Infant siblings are welcome at no charge. Bethany Lutheran Church, School and Early Learning Center 151 Tremont W Port Orchard, WA 98366. Phone: (360) 876-1300. Questions? Contact Melissa Pittenger at [email protected]

Poulsbo Moms and More

Moms and More is a group that is designed to support and encourage mothers with children birth through 5th grade. We run through Gateway Fellowship in Poulsbo WA. Visit us at poulsbomomsandmore.com for updated information. We are a non profit organization that meets every other Thursday morning at Gateway Fellowship, Poulsbo, WA. We gather, eat, laugh, talk, listen and enjoy some "grown up mommy time!" We rotate between interesting speakers, creative activities, and study/discussion time. This is a great time of fellowship, friendship, support and encouragement. Email: [email protected]

Crosby Chapel MOPS

MOPS at Crosby Chapel is open to all mothers from pregnancy, until their youngest enters first grade. We meet from 9am-11:30am, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month, Sept thru May. For more information call (360)830-4311,or email [email protected] would love to have you join us! There is a registration fee and meeting dues. Crosby Chapel16404 NW Church Rd., Seabeck, WA 98380

Peninsula Bible Fellowship MOPS

MOPS stands for Mother of Preschoolers. MOPS is about meeting the needs of every mom of a child from conception through kindergarden.A MOPS meeting includes food, fellowship, plus time for sharing on issues relevant to moms and families today. Each meeting is different, from community speakers, open forums, crafts, mom game nights to Spa days, a MOPS meeting is something you will look forward to! Spend time with other mothers who can relate and support you.First meeting is September the 14th! Please feel free to come with a friend. Meets every other Friday 9:15-11:30 a.m., plus special events scheduled in between and sometimes following meetings. Peninsula Bible Fellowship is at 9590 Radcliff Ave NE, Bremerton, WA. It's right off the 303 hwy in Bremerton. Just show up! We love supporting and meeting new moms and making them a part of our MOPS family! First meeting is FREE! You will get membership, dues, and scholarship information when you come. FREE childcare, too! Info: Email Emily.

Kitsap Mommies

This group is a free community for moms in San Juan Islands and Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, Pierce Counties, Washington. KitsapMommies.com offers a simple way to connect with local moms for friendship, support and fun. Members meet on our private discussion forums to share information on everything from where to get the best haircut to tips on transitioning to a "big kid" bed. Each month, we also offer many face-to-face events for our members, their children and their families.

Moms Club of Poulsbo

The MOMS Club is an international non-profit designed to provide a support group for the stay-at-home mom (Moms Offering Moms Support). The MOMS Club® of Poulsbo was started in 2004 and accept members from the Poulsbo/Kingston/Bainbridge Island areas. We have around 60 members with children ranging in age from newborn to school age with a few moms expecting their second, third or fourth child. We have various activities throughout the month that include park play days, playgroups at members' homes, age-based playgroups, lunch groups, a breakfast club, field trips, a monthly general business meeting with a speaker or discussion topic and craft days, to name a few. We also have a monthly MOMS' Night Out (the only activity that occurs outside of the daytime). Besides the MNO, the activities take place during the day when the stay-at-home mom needs the most support. There are also occasional Family Night/Weekend Days Out and Couples' Nights Out. Kids are welcome at all daytime events. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in finding out more.

Bremerton MOPS at Voyager

Join us for a BRAND new MOPS GROUP in Bremerton! MOPS is an international organization for mothers of preschoolers! Voyage, a young church in downtown Bremerton (onthevoyage.org), is hosting this new local chapter of MOPS in their building on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month starting Oct. 11. There is a program for preschoolers and under provided on site. Come meet new friends, learn new skills, and have a fun morning out twice a month! Voyage, 522 Fourth Street, Bremerton, WA 98312. Email.

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