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MOTHERHOOD is a TOUGH JOB...
and nobody knows that better than we do!
Whether you work inside or outside the home--or both--your job is demanding, stressful, and possibly isolating. At the Mothers' Center of Central New Jersey you can share your experiences, learn about parenting, and make friends for yourself and your children.
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Other Mothers' Centers in the U.S.
a variety of groups and activities some of which are for Moms only while your child attends onsite childcare!
The Mothers'
Center
is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization founded in 1978 by mothers
to help other mothers of children of all ages. We offer support and discussion groups, evening parent education workshops, social activities, playgroups, library resources...and friendship!
MEMBERSHIP
The Mothers' Center calendar runs from September thru August. Yearly dues are $50.00 for one year and are payable before groups begin in September.
New members are always welcome anytime!
Members who join in the winter pay a pro-rated fee of $35.00, and members who join in the spring pay $25.00.
Membership dues include participation in groups, social activities, playgroups and book groups (unless a special fee is indicated.) and a group newsletter four times a year.
There is an additional charge for childcare during discussion groups.
Contact info
If you are interested in joining the Mothers' Center of Central New Jersey, please forward us your name, postal mail address, and phone number in one of these 3 ways:
- E-mail us at mccnj@westfieldnj.com.
- Leave a message, day or night, at (908) 561-1751.
- Write to us at
MCCNJ
P.O. Box 294
Cranford, NJ 07016
*Please note that all of our inquiries are responded to by our members (who are all mothers) so please allow 2-3 days for a response.
Groups
Weekly groups run on different weekdays from 9:30 -11:00am
They change three times a year during each season. Some group activities include:
Mom and Baby, Playgroup, Women's Forum, Kids Bowling, Yoga, STEP(Systematic Training for Effective Parenting), A to Z, and Zumba.
Mom and Baby Group!
Moms with babies 0 to 12 months come together with their infants to join in discussions and offer support to each other. We welcome formula and breastfeeding. This group has open enrollment and you may begin at any time.
Playgroups, picnics, "Mom's Night Out," "Mom and Me" events, and other gatherings provide opportunities for mothers and children to make new friends.
See newsletter for details.
"Book Club"
"Ethnic Eats"
"Chick Flick" movie night
"Year End Dinner"
"Holiday parties"
We currently offer various playgroups throughout the year, both in the afternoon and in the morning. Moms stay in the childcare room and bond together while the children play together.
A newsletter is mailed to all Mothers' Center members 4 times each year. It includes information on all upcoming discussion groups, activities, and events. It also contains the membership, groups, and events registration forms.
Other Mothers' Centers in the United States
We are affiliated with the National Association of Mothers' Centers, which has chapters throughout the United States. To locate a chapter near you or find out how to start a new chapter, click, call or write:
The National Association of Mothers' Centers (NAMC)
64 Division Avenue
Levittown, NY 11756
(800) 645-3828 or (516) 520-2929
341 Spruce Ave.
Garwood, NJ
(Between Center and East Streets)
