Support Groups

Every parent needs a little help from time to time. The HUB recognizes this and has designed several support groups to address the many different family structures and situations that exist today.

Whether you are in need of a little parent-to-parent coffee chat time while your child is safely occupied in the next room with our experienced child care providers, or you are a teenager who has just had a baby, all parents need a break.

Our support groups are facilitated by an experienced family educator, and offer a positive and confidential opportunity for moms and dads to connect with other parents who may be experiencing the same types of challenges. Many of these programs meet weekly, offer childcare and are free.

Circle of Parents Young Parents' Group

An ongoing support group for young parents and parents-to-be, from teenagers through age 27.  A light meal is shared. For more information about this group, please contact the Young Parents' Group parent educator Marty Fenton, 692-6811. For general information, please call Lisa Paone, 749-9755 X10

Who can attend?
• Participants’ age range from teens through 27 years
• Participants are single, married, have children or are pregnant

What is offered?
• Ongoing program throughout the year
• General support offered based on young parent’s needs
• Guest speakers and information sessions

• Free childcare

RAPP (The Relatives as Parents Program)

The Relatives as Parents Program is a support group offered to meet the special needs of those who find themselves “parenting the second time around.”

Who can attend?
• Anyone who is raising a child/children to whom they are related

What is offered?
• Information on legal issues, medical concerns, resources, parenting and discipline, stress management.
• Free childcare
• Conversation with others who are experiencing similar concerns

For more information about RAPP, please call 749-9755 X10

Somersworth Housing Authority Support Group
Who can attend?
• Most of the participants live at SHA but anyone can attend as long as you are a parent.

What is discussed?
• Managing a family while returning to work
• Keeping children safe
• Talking to your child’s teacher
• Drug and alcohol abuse prevention
• Family Communication
• Resolving conflict
• Discipline

• Free childcare
For more information about the housing authority support groups, please call the HUB at 749-9755 X 10.

Dad's Group

The Dad's group is a support group for fathers, fathers-to-be or father figures of children of all ages. Participants talk about the challenges and joys of being a father.

Who can attend?

Fathers, fathers-to-be, and father figures of children of all ages.

What is discussed?

• Effective communication
• Positive discipline
• Custody issues
• Community systems
• Literacy
• Nutrition
• How to have fun with your children.
• Free childcare
• For more information about our Dad's group, please call the HUB at 749-9755 X 10.

Morning Support Groups – Parent Time & Kid Talk

Is your child transitioning into school? Are you wondering how you can set more clear limits at home? Do you want help understanding your own parenting style? Join with other parents to share the joys and challenges of parenting. Parents meet in our newly renovated McConnell Community Center space while the children’s program staff offers fun and creative activities for the kids in the new child care space in the next room over.

When?
• Kid Talk meets every Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 11:00 am.  For more information about our morning support groups, please call the HUB at

749-9755 X 10.