Join us to meet other gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans*, and queer families living in the Chicagoland area.  Allies and extended family are also welcome to join the group or come to events. We have a range of activities for all ages, including weekend getaways, camping, potlucks, beach trips, restaurant meals, museum and zoo outings, and anything else we can think up!  The group is a great way to come together and meet other families for social outings and to form long lasting friendships.

We are Cultured Cuties, Service Sistas, Donating Divas, and Word of Mouth Women engaged in both cultural discussions and community service projects, which has an overall empact of strengthening the family, particularly within the African American community. This is achieved through partnering with local nonprofits and assisting with their efforts to positively affect this community directly. Vision: To sustain and expand the African American Commitment to our families. Our Community. And our Cu …

The Divorce 101 Meetup Group provides an excellent forum for those considering a divorce, those in the midst of a divorce, or those already divorced to converse with others regarding their experiences during this difficult time. Group meetings will create a unique opportunity for members to meet local individuals in similar situations, in a friendly and inviting atmosphere hosted by Chicagoland family law attorney, Jonathan Merel.

Siamo un gruppo di mamme e bimbi che parlano italiano e inglese. Organizziamo "playdate" in citta', serate senza bimbi, e cene e eventi per tutte le famiglie nel week-end. Iscrivetevi al nostro gruppo per conoscere altre famiglie italiane e internazionali qui a Chicago, sono benvenute anche mamme che non parlano Italiano ma a cui non dispiace impararlo o sentirlo parlare. :) We're a group of Italian and American moms who speak Italian and English at home with their kids. We organize playdates ar …

This group is designed as a place to foster friendships for local Old Town/Gold Coast moms and families with infants/toddlers. Through events, we aim to provide opportunities to meet, exchange info, share experiences, provide support, and make new friends. This meetup group focuses on nearby activities and local fun. We also occasionally host family-friendly events that include husbands and partners.

The West Loop Families Meetup Group is a terrific resource for parents in the windy city. Through our group, you'll meet other local moms and dads and share the excitement and challenges of parenting. Join our group for friendship, parenting advice and tons of fun outings. We have all types of activities for the kiddos -- going to playgroups in individual homes, storytimes, parks, museums, zoos, indoor playgrounds, restaurants, holiday events and many other kid-friendly places around the city an …

4-days after the 2010 earthquake struck Haiti, Chicagoans of this Meetup started spreading the message that HAITI needs help for a long, long time. One of the inspiration to start this group was an e-mail received 1-day after the earthquake, from Meetup co-founder Scott Helferman. He suggested to think about how to help Haiti by means of using a Meetup. Obviously if you’ve donated your share already, kindly pass this information to someone who likes to further help. Honestly your word-of-mouth p …

We are an all inclusive group of paddlers. All ages! All ability levels All are Welcome! We LOVE BEGINNERS FAMILIES SINGLES....We welcome ALL Paddlers of all abilities. We help beginners get started by paddling right along with you and giving you some pointers. It's not hard! It's great fun! If you also share a love for the Illinois river, Mazon river, I & M Canal / Towpath then you have also landed in the right place. We will be putting together trips that involve either paddles, pedals, campin …

This is a group for individuals who have a BPD(Borderline Personality Disorder) parent or sibling (diagnosed or not) to come together and share their experiences, their lessons learned, offer support to one another and find community in this often misunderstood or unknown disorder. This is intended to be a judgement free zone that will help members reclaim their lives and their selves.  This is not a group for individuals struggling with BPD, only for family members of individuals with BPD. I al …

Our aim is to provide safe transportation avenues and social services resources for children, families and friends of loved ones residing in all of the adult and juvenile State of Illinois and federal correctional centers. We plan to broaden our intercities networks by collaboration with all viable public and private social services agencies, prison advocate groups and social services resource providers serving the incarcerated and their families.

An exploration of Family Constellation Therapy. The Constellation process creates a living model of the family that discloses the deeper forces that influence our thoughts, behaviors and emotional experiences.  Using the energy of the "family field" we can discover what is waiting to be revealed. Developed by Bert Hellinger, Constellations can provide healing for self, family and ancestors. Constellations are often used by psychotherapists, alternative healers, shamans and energy workers.

Freethought Families of Chicago represent a local group of parents and families in the Chicagoland area with secular worldviews, humanist mindsets, and value science-based education. Those who wish to join us can look forward to regular family-friendly (and freethought-friendly) events and meetups around the area. Freethought Families of Chicago is affiliated with and run by the Chicago Freethought Project.

This is a group of Chicago parents who want their children to grow up multilingual (speaking 2 or more languages). It provides support and advice for parents who are trying to teach their kids proficiency in several languages or at least raise them aware and have a basic understanding of languages other than English. As the membership pool grows, it will facilitate playdates or playgroups based on foreign languages or other interests. It will explore travel and other opportunities (e.g., summer …

Local in service. Founded in 1990, CEP provides free tax and financial services to improve the bottom line of Illinois’ families. National in voice. Leading a coalition of like-minded organizations from across the country, we find the solutions that work for working families and returned over $10 MM in tax refunds to working families here in Chicago. Have a direct impact on your local economy and volunteer, and as always you don't have to have a background in numbers to make an impact!

Neighborhood Parents Network connects a diverse community of families with the resources they need to navigate parenting in the city. Expectant, new, and seasoned parents come to NPN to find what they need to tackle the everyday challenges of being a parent. Whether on-line or in-person, NPN makes it easy to find support, must-have information, and amazing city events. Connecting Chicago parents for more than 30 years! NPN is here for you - find your connections in your own neighborhood and with …

Pets are a part of the family, bring much love and joy into our lives. As with all friends and family, we want them to be happy and healthy, throughout their life. Having navigated, researched and tried many different modalities, I found that there is a void for the mainstream families. The group will be a combination of information sharing and classes. All members are encouraged express their interests and share their experiences.

There is a lot of information out there regarding your child's health. How do you know what to do and who to trust? This group is meant to serve as a resource for parents who want to raise a happy and healthy family without the use of drugs or surgery. There will be monthly educational workshops for parents on subjects such as: - Nutrition - Exercise - Vaccines Awareness - Natural Remedies and Supplementation - Healthy Recipes and Cooking Classes - Juicing and Smoothies - Autism /ADD/ADHD This g …

By choice, chance and circumstance I'm a parent of an only child! It's been challenging to find other parents who are in the same boat. My husband and I would love to introduce our son to other onlies and chat with other families who are thriving and surviving as a family of three.

Each day we bring in a talented theatre actor, writer or comedian to tell engaging and creative stories to stimulate young children's imaginations. We host events for ages 0-2 and 3-5 years.

This is a private group for children and families living in University Commons. In order to join UCKC you must live in 1 of the 6 University Commons buildings as well as provide answers to a few questions.

Along with separation and divorce come challenges never faced before. Many women in their 30s are beginning families while the life a of woman in her 30s facing divorce brings a whole new set of issues that are much different than those of their friends enmeshed in family life. This group provides a place where women can find a good laugh, a friend for a good cry when needed, and everything in between.

Play dates in the neighborhood and beyond, casual family get togethers, support for pregnant and new moms

This is a group for anyone interested in arts, business, lectures, music, science, technology, outdoors, family events, education, book clubs and any event that can be organized with a secular approach. If you are an Agnostic, Atheist, Non-Religious, Freethinker, Rationalist, Secular, Skeptic, Cynic, Secular Humanist, Naturalist, Deist, 'Nothing,' or any number of non-religious descriptives, you belong here. Visit us at our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NOgodsLAND/3844180982 …

This is a peer to peer support group for parents and caregivers of ADD/ADHD children. We are here to provide validation, support, resources, and education to help each other and our children. This is a CHADD associated support group. CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a nationwide non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD and their families. It was founded in 1987 in response to the frustration and sense of isolation experienced by parents an …

Mission Statement: Charity4LIFE’s mission is to provide resources to rehabilitate street kids worldwide. We encourage humanitarian efforts and provide social advocacy through weekend warrior activism. Who is “The Street Kid”? On the Street: Children on the street earn their living or beg for money on the street and return home at night. They maintain contact with their families. Oftentimes they are inadequately protected, supervised or directed by responsible adults. Of the Street: Children …

This meetup exists for people that want to find a parenting partner. A place for people that are done looking for "the one" in order to fulfill the dream of being a parent. The idea is help people find a partner parent to create and raise a biological child. To find a real 50/50 partner in this endeavor - because raising a child on your own is really really hard. To support each other in building a new reality and new way of going about building family and fulfilling dreams. This is not a dating …

Join me as we share stories of our boys who like dolls and wear pink! Whether you support it or are struggling with it, we will help each other to cope with walking the line between raising a child with a strong and non-conforming identity and dealing with the stares of strangers and pressures of society. I want to be a part of a group of parents who will listen and support one another.

This is the Morris-Gowen Family Reunion page where we will connect family and friends for current and future family reunion events.