Positive Childhood Alliance North CarolinaCircle of Parents
PCANC is home to the North Carolina chapter of Circle of Parents®, a national network of mutual support and self-help programs in partnership with communities.
Parents and caregivers raising children · Most groups meet weekly for 1.5-2 hours · Free
From positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/circle-of-parents ↗About this program
Across North Carolina, Circle of Parents groups bring parents and others raising children (caregivers) together to learn, connect, and grow.
These welcoming groups offer a space to share stories, build friendships, and discover helpful resources and peer support.
Each group meets either in person or virtually and is co-facilitated by a trained professional and a parent leader.
Conversations cover a wide range of real-life topics: celebrating wins, tackling challenges, and embracing the adventure of raising children.
The Circle of Parents Program is about parents and caregivers being there for each other. It's built on peer support, shared ownership, and shared leadership — because everyone's voice truly matters.
Circle of Parents groups are free, ongoing, and confidential. Most meet weekly for 1.5-2 hours — just enough time to connect without feeling rushed.
Questions
Are Circle of Parents groups free?
Circle of Parents groups are free, ongoing, and confidential.
How often do groups meet?
Most meet weekly for 1.5-2 hours — just enough time to connect without feeling rushed.
Do groups meet in person or online?
Each group meets either in person or virtually and is co-facilitated by a trained professional and a parent leader.
Can children attend?
While groups meet, many sponsoring organizations provide kids with a safe, fun, and engaging environment where they can explore new activities and make friends.
Are there groups for specific experiences?
Some groups welcome anyone in a parenting or caregiving role, while others are designed for specific life experiences — so you can connect with people who truly “get it.”
Details
- Who
- Parents and caregivers raising children
- When
- Most groups meet weekly for 1.5-2 hours
- Where
- Communities across North Carolina, in person or virtually
- Cost
- Free
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