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Find a Circle of Parents® Group in Your Area

Parenting, or caring for a child, is one of the most important responsibilities you will have in life - and one of the most challenging! All parents and caregivers deserve assistance and support in order to be as effective as possible. It is a sign of strength - not a sign of weakness - to recognize when you could use support with parenting your children and reach out for that assistance.

Below is a map showing active Circle of Parents® support groups throughout the state. Click on the highlighted counties to view group details.

Support Groups

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  • Group Name:   

    Inspire Fathers Support Group 
    Contact:   

    Barbara Lucy
    813-720-4044
    Address:   

    3355 Fort Sumter St
    Melbourne, FL 32934

    Group Description:   

    Fatherhood support group through Inspire Independence agency  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    Twice a month meetings  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Inspire Independence
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    Miramar United Methodist Program 
    Contact:   

    Marleni Brant-Pomare
    954-981-2196
    Address:   

    2507 Utopia Dr.
    Miramar, FL 33068

    Group Description:   

    Parents of toddlers and pre-K in Early Childhood Education program  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

     
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Early Learning Coalition of Broward County
    Group Name:   

    ECE Parent Talk Group 
    Contact:   

    Zuly Nazquez
    954-864-0070
    Address:   

    840 SW 81st Ave.
    North Lauderdale, FL 33009

    Group Description:   

    Mixed ages  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    Saturday 2:00pm - 4221 W Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek, Fl. 33073  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Early Learning Coalition of Broward County

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  • Group Name:   

    Duval County Schools 
    Contact:   

    Tia Leathers
    904-390-2294
    Address:   

    1701 Prudential Dr., Room 606
    Jacksonville, FL 32207

    Group Description:   

     
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    Duval County Public Schools
    Group Name:   

    Healthy Families Jacksonville 
    Contact:   

    Mike Skiathitis
    904-310-8539
    Address:   

    3027 San Diego Road
    Jacksonville, FL 32247

    Group Description:   

    Number above is for Jeannese, all info updated 3/10/2022  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    TBD  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Children's Home Society
    Group Name:   

    Circle of Parents - Duval 
    Contact:   

    Barbara Jones
    904-421-5800
    Address:   

    1300 Riverplace Blvd, Suite 700
    Jacksonville, FL 32207

    Group Description:   

    Support Group for all parents and care givers.  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    This group will meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 6:00pm. The meeting location will be at the Tiger Academy, a YMCA Charter School, at 6079 Bagley Rd., Jacksonville 32209. Please call Barbara Jones  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Family Support Services of North Florida
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    Healthy Families Escambia 
    Contact:   

    Raven Taylor
    850-776-7983
    Address:   

    17 S. De Villiers Street
    Pensacola, FL 32502

    Group Description:   

    Healthy Families Participants  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

     
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Children's Home Society

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    Healthy Families Hendry/Glades 
    Contact:   

    Vanessa Fischel
    863-674-4056
    Address:   

    1140 Pratt Blvd.
    LaBelle, FL 33935

    Group Description:   

    Updated 3/10/2022  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    Hendry County Health Dept 1140 Pratt Blvd Labelle, FL 33935. Please Contact Vanessa Fischel for meeting times.  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Hendry County Health Department

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  • Group Name:   

    Healthy Start Hillsborough 2 
    Contact:   

    Barbara Macelli
    813-233-2800
    Address:   

    2806 North Armenia Ave
    Tampa, FL 33607

    Group Description:   

     
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

     
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Children's Home Society
    Group Name:   

    Healthy Start Hillsborough 1 
    Contact:   

    Barbara Macelli
    813-233-2800
    Address:   

    2806 North Armenia Ave
    Tampa, FL 33607

    Group Description:   

     
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    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Children's Home Society
    Group Name:   

    Incredible Years Red 
    Contact:   

    Amanda Lopez
    689-444-1731
    Address:   

    2010 Crosby Way
    Winter Park, FL 32792

    Group Description:   

    For participants in the Incredible Years 14-week program, parents of children aged 3-8  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    Location varies  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Easter Seals Florida, INC
    Group Name:   

    Incredible Years Orange 
    Contact:   

    Amanda Lopez
    689-444-1731
    Address:   

    2010 Crosby Way
    Winter Park, FL 32792

    Group Description:   

    For participants of the Incredible Years 14-week program, parents with children ages 3-8  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    Location varies  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Easter Seals Florida, INC
    Group Name:   

    Incredible Years Green 
    Contact:   

    Amanda Lopez
    689-444-1731
    Address:   

    2010 Crosby Way
    Winter Park, FL 32792

    Group Description:   

    For participants of the Incredible Years 14-week program, parents with children ages 3-8  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    Location varies  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Easter Seals Florida, INC
    Group Name:   

    Incredible Years Blue 
    Contact:   

    Amanda Lopez
    689-444-1731
    Address:   

    2010 Crosby Way
    Winter Park, FL 32792

    Group Description:   

    For participants of the Incredible Years 14-week program, parents of children ages 3-8  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    Location varies  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Easter Seals Florida, INC
    Group Name:   

    Incredible Years Yellow 
    Contact:   

    Amanda Lopez
    689-444-1731
    Address:   

    2010 Crosby Way
    Winter Park, FL 32792

    Group Description:   

    For participants of the Incredible Years 14-week program, parents with children ages 3-8  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    Location varies  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Easter Seals Florida, INC
    Group Name:   

    Incredible Years Purple 
    Contact:   

    Amanda Lopez
    689-444-1731
    Address:   

    2010 Crosby Way
    Winter Park, FL 32792

    Group Description:   

    For participants in the Incredible Years 14-week program, parents with children ages 3-8  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    Location varies  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Easter Seals Florida, INC

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    Healthy Families Indian River 
    Contact:   

    Itze Cabral
    772-778-1323
    Address:   

    1555 Indian River Blvd., B241
    Vero Beach, FL 32960

    Group Description:   

    Updated 7/3/2024  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

     
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    The Learning Pavillion 
    Contact:   

    Kim Sineath
    850-921-5437
    Address:   

    3519 Easter Stanley Court
    Tallahassee, FL 32308

    Group Description:   

     
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    Dick Howser Center for Childhood Services, Inc.
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    Grandparents as Parents 
    Contact:   

    Karen Boebinger
    850-891-4027
    Address:   

    1400 N Monroe St
    Tallahassee, FL 32068

    Group Description:   

    Grandparents as Parents members  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    TBD  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Grandparents as Parents
    Group Name:   

    Tallahassee Area Foster & Adoptive Parents 
    Contact:   


    850-921-2015
    Address:   


    Tallahassee, FL 33054

    Group Description:   

    Support groups for Foster & Adoptove Parents  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

     
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Tallahassee Area Foster Parent Association

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    Success By 6 
    Contact:   

    Michelle Grant Harris
    352-369-2315
    Address:   

    2300 SW 17th Road
    Ocala, FL 34744

    Group Description:   

     
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

     
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Early Learning Coalition of Marion County/Success By 6
    Group Name:   

    Outreach Autism Services Network 
    Contact:   

    Karen Vega
    352-854-3806
    Address:   

    2300 SW 17th Road
    Ocala, FL 34474

    Group Description:   

    For parents and caregivers of children with autism  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    5200 SW College Road - Fellowship Hall at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Early Learning Coalition of Marion County/Success By 6
    Group Name:   

    Outreach Autism Services Network - Single Parents 
    Contact:   

    Karen Vega
    352-462-2315
    Address:   

    2801 SW College Rd
    Ocala, FL 34474

    Group Description:   

    Support group for single parents of children with autism.  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    5200 SW College Road - Fellowship Hall at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church  
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    Group Name:   

    Outreach Autism Services Network Grandparents 
    Contact:   

    Lori Sillaway
    352-462-0168
    Address:   

    2801 SW College Rd. #12
    Ocala, FL 34470

    Group Description:   

    Grandparents raising autistic grandchildren or grandparents with autistic grandchidren  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    3rd Tuesday of every month 9:30 am - 11:30 am at 5200 SW College Road - Fellowship Hall at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Group Name:   

    ECS Virtual 
    Contact:   

    Susan Hannan
    352-512-9027
    Address:   

    1601 NE 25th Avenue
    Ocala, FL 34470

    Group Description:   

    Updated 3/7/23 (phone, use extension 2433 to reach Susan  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

     
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Episcopal Children's Services
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    Urban Strategies 
    Contact:   

    Rachel Walker
    000-000-0000
    Address:   

    2181 NW 74th St
    Miami, FL 33175

    Group Description:   

     
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    TBD  
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    Group Name:   

    Healthy Families Miami-Dade 
    Contact:   

    Leidy Ramirez
    305-967-9244
    Address:   

    17501 SW 117th Ave.
    Miami, FL 33177

    Group Description:   

    Updated 7/3/2024  
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    Sponsoring Agency:   

    CHS/HFF Miami
    Group Name:   

    Miami Children''''s Initiative 
    Contact:   

    Maggie St Clair
    000-000-0000
    Address:   

    2525 NW 62nd Street Suite 4132A, 4th Floor
    Miami, FL 32303

    Group Description:   

    Parent Support group for parents in the Liberty city area of Miami.  
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    Healthy Families Orange/Pine Hills 
    Contact:   

    Laceta Leonard
    321-843-7430
    Address:   

    Virtual
    Orlando, FL 32804

    Group Description:   

    Virtual  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

     
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Howard Phillips Center
    Group Name:   

    Healthy Families Orange/Orlando 
    Contact:   

    Laceta Leonard
    321-843-7430
    Address:   

    4401 S. Orange Ave, Suite 113, MP47
    Orlando, FL 32806

    Group Description:   

    Support group for Healthy Families Orange participants within the 32805 and 32811 zip code areas in Orlando.  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    Virtual, updated 3/10/2022  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Howard Phillips Center

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    Healthy Families Palm Beach 
    Contact:   

    Sharonda Crawford
    561-318-4226
    Address:   

    3333 Forest Hill Blvd 2nd Floor
    West Palm Beach, FL 34406

    Group Description:   

    Updated 3/10/2022  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    TBD  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Healthy Families of Palm Beach
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    Healthy Families Pasco/Hernando 
    Contact:   

    Atiya Spellman
    727-861-3436
    Address:   

    698 S. Broad Street
    Brooksville, FL 34667

    Group Description:   

    Support group for Healthy Families Pasco participants and their guests only.  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

     
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Pasco Kids First

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    Healthy Families Putnam 2 
    Contact:   

    Robyn Jernigan
    386-326-3330
    Address:   

    2801 Kennedy St
    Palatka, FL 32073

    Group Description:   

    Family support groups for Healthy Families participants that reside in or near the West end of the county  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

     
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Putnam County Health Department
    Group Name:   

    Healthy Families Putnam 
    Contact:   

    Robyn Jernigan
    386-326-3330
    Address:   

    2801 Kennedy St
    Palatka, FL 32177

    Group Description:   

    Updated 7/3/2024  
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    Putnam Co. Health Dept -2801 Kennedy St-South Conference Room  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Putnam County Health Department

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  • Group Name:   

    Healthy Families Seminole 
    Contact:   

    Minssy Zamora
    407-432-0615
    Address:   

    316 N. Fox Chase Pt.
    Longwood, FL 32779

    Group Description:   

     
    Meeting Times/Locations:   

    Meeting locations vary, please contact for more information.  
    Sponsoring Agency:   

    Children's Home Society

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