AOK Community Support

Community Organization Support Groups: Updated 11-8-04 These listings in pdf
Group Name	Town	Contact Person	Phone	Purpose of group	Meeting times	Fees	Babysitting availability
Double Dilemma Mother of Twins Club (MOTC) http://www.rykowski.com/ doubleDilemma/	Crystal Lake	Laura or Double Dilemma PO Box 1522 Crystal Lake, IL 60039	847-458-8306	Meeting consist of a guest speaker, announcements, general business, twin-talk or a fun program. June and December-Wine and Cheese party and our Holiday dinner	2nd Tuesday monthly 7 PM 7pm at the Amcore Bank (intersection of Hwy 14 and Pingree Rd. in Crystal Lake). The Amcore Community Room is located on the lower level of the building and can be accessed via the staircase or elevator located on the left side of the bank's entryway.	3 free months then $30 yearly
Double Love http://members.aol.com/ dlmotc2/	Elgin, East Dundee, West Dundee, Carpentersville, Gilberts, South Elgin, and other communities	Kathy Sara	847-697-7806 630-825-7601	Parent to Parent support for families with twins and triples. Monthly meetings which are both social and educational.	4th Wednesday of the month 7 PM Sherman Hospital
LeLeche League	Elgin	Tammy	847-697-3532	La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our free meetings or call our Leaders for breastfeeding help.	2nd Monday monthly, 7:30 PM. Contact for location.	None	Nursing babies are welcome.
LeLeche League	St. Charles Geneva	Gretchen Carolyn Sue	630-372-7418 630-444-0566 630-587-8475		Numerous meetings and events; some meetings in members homes. Call for information
LeLeche League	Aurora	Jen Leanne	630-406-9007 630-879-6213		Numerous meetings and events; some meetings in members homes. Call for information
LeLeche League	Huntley	Melissa email mommamelis@ hotmail.com	847-669-5336		1st Tuesday monthly 10:00 am to 12:00 Lake in the Hills Bank West
LeLeche League	Sandwich	Gina Connie	815-695-5799 815-498-3431		2nd Friday monthly, 7:15 p.m. Valley West Hospital, Community Conference Room downstairs
Mom-2-Mom (includes Algonquin, Carpentersville, Dundee, Elgin and other local communities)	Algonquin	Hotline	847-289-4554	Provide enriching educational activities through playgroups, family activities, and community service projects. We hold monthly meetings, publish a monthly newsletter, support each other and act as a resource. Monthly Mom's night out and Dad's night out.	Monthly meeting 1st Wednesday 10 AM Amcore Bank (intersection of HWY 14 and Pingree Rd., Crystal Lake) The Amcore Community Room is located on the lower level.	$ 30 per year for family	During meetings no babysitting. Children involved in many activities
The MOMS Club of Carpentersville (Includes Algonquin, East & West Dundee, Gilberts, Elgin and S. Elgin) http://www.momsclub.org	Carpentersville	Cristina Smiley	847-428-0848	Support for at home moms. 8 to 9 activities scheduled monthly during the day for with the children. Meet and greet with occasional speakers, play in the park, and other activities. One moms night out per month.	Business meeting 2nd Monday at 10:00.	$25/ year less if unable to pay	Activities and meetings include children
Mother's Club of Geneva http://www.mothersclub ofgeneva.com	Geneva	P.O. Box 294 Geneva, IL 60134		Fellowship, Philanthropy and Education since 1940	September - May 7:30, 2nd Wednesday Roberta Campbell House, Cherry Lane, Geneva	$20 yearly	no
Mothers First	St. Charles	Delnor Community Hospital Education Office	630-208-3999	To provide a peer group for families of young children committed to parental growth; to support educated parenting by providing the latest information on child-rearing. All-volunteer	2nd and 4th Fridays every month at Christ Community Church (Randall & Bolcum Rd) St. Charles	$32 /year or $2 /event	yes
Mothers & More, Oswego Area Chapter http://mothersandmore oswego.tripod.com/ index.htm	Oswego Aurora, Yorkville, Sugar Grove and Montgomery.	Laura Bres4@lightfirst.com	630-820-0426	Support a mother as she navigates the challenges of her daily life - whether she is a full-time family caregiver or struggling to achieve a better balance between the demands of paid work and family care.	Meets 2^nd & 4^th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Oswegoland Civic Center. Also see Calendar of events at http://mothersandmoreoswego. tripod.com/index.htm	3 free events before joining $45 yearly
Mothers & More, Crystal Lake Area Chapter http://www.crystallake net.org/mothers/ index.html	Crystal Lake	member liaison kbnoonan@ sbcglobal.net	815-334-7813	Our chapter offers various educational/informational programs, social outings and small group gatherings to our members each month. Programs and outings are planned for mother & child, families and mom's only.	See Calendar of events at http://www.crystallakenet.org/ mothers/programs_and_outings.htm	3 free events before joining $45 yearly
North Aurora Mothers Club www.northaurora mothersclub.org	North Aurora	Ann Aurelius	630-896-0807	Philanthropic endeavors, community service projects, and support to improve the well-being of children and families of N. Aurora, Illinois and the immediate surrounding communities.	1st Tuesday of every month, Sept - May	$25 new members, $20 returning members	none
Paces (Parent and Child Education & Support) http://pacesmoms.org/	Elgin/ St. Charles/ Geneva/ Batavia others in DuPage County	Region 7 Contacts Jennifer Mesenbrink or Karen Semour-Ells	paceswgl@ pacesmoms.org	To provide a peer group for families of young children committed to parental growth; to support educated parenting by providing the latest information on child-rearing. All-volunteer	Monthly meeting Glen Ellyn Public Library Meeting Room, 1st Wednesday 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM	$32 /year or $2 /event	Not for evening meeting; available for daytime seminars
Paces (Parent and Child Education & Support) http://pacesmoms.org	Aurora/ Sugar Grove others in DuPage and Kendall Counties	Kim Rich pacesnap@ pacesmom.org	630-773-6629	To provide a peer group for families of young children committed to parental growth; to support educated parenting by providing the latest information on child-rearing. All-volunteer	Monthly Meeting Fellowship Hall 300 E. Gartner, Naperville 2nd Tuesday 9:30- 11:30 AM	$32 /year or $2 /event Thursday prior to meeting a reservation is required for Childcare and a fee will apply.	Available for reasonable fee for most meetings
Parent Informational Group (Elgin, Hanover Township, and Schaumburg)	Elgin	Robin	847-695-3680	Parents connecting to other parents share similar experiences on raising children today.	Every Monday, 6 - 7:30 Family Service Association 22 S. Spring Street, Elgin	none
St. Charles Mother's Club	St Charles	Janet	630-443-7128	Fund raising for support of area needy families; playgroup for members	3rd Monday every month	$20 yearly	no
Tri-Cities Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club (MOT&TC) http://www.geocities.com/ tcmottc/	Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia and Aurora	P.O. Box 453 Geneva, IL 60134 or tri-cities@ mottc.kane.il.us	630-375-7111	Parent to Parent support for families with twins and triples. Monthly meetings which are both social and educational.	1st Monday of each month 7 PM Geneva Community High School 416 McKinley Ave., Geneva
WOW Women's Organization for Wellness	Greater Elgin Area		1-800-397-9000	Organization that provides mammograms for underserved or low income women. Education on the importance of early detection of breast cancer, community and support groups with trained professionals.