Selective Mutism Support Group
Does your child not speak in many social settings but talks freely at home? This could be caused by a childhood anxiety disorder called selective mutism. To find out more, visit www.selectivemutism.org or contact rgaerni@everestkc.net or 913-481-7209.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
meets monthly the 1st & 3rd Wed. at University Christian Church, in Manhattan. Parenting topics & crafts for Moms - childcare on site for children ages 0-5. Call 785-776-5440 or email uccmops@gmail.com

La Leche League
Manhattan: 4th Tuesday of Month
Contact Brenda for details at 785-539-3993

Salina: Meets monthly at Trinity Methodist Church
nursery, 901 E. Neal, For dates call Marci: 785-227-4269 or
email Theresa at tweigel@gmail.com

Wamego: 2nd Monday of Month: Contact Cathy at
785-494-8095 for details.

Clay Center
Are you a homeschooler looking to meet other homeschoolers? The Clay Center area has a homeschool group, with familes from surrounding area, that meets at noon, the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month at the Christian Church in Clay Center. This is a safe, Christian environment where your children (and you!) can get acquainted with other homeschoolers, please join us! Questions? Contact Laura Desrosiers at 785-926-3412.

Clay & Washington Counties
Do you have a child that may not be talking, moving, playing or behaving like other children his/her age? Infant-Toddler Services, can help you decide what you can do to help your child with a free developmental assessment in your own home, for children under three. Free physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available plus educational activities for parents to learn too. For more information please call Sally Henry, 785-747-7903.

Dickinson County

The Maternal Child Health program is open for all income levels and for any pregnant woman or new parent wanting support for educational, financial, medical or social reasons. This program is especially helpful for pregnant teens and first time parents. Call: Dickinson County Health Department, 785-263-4179.

A free Breastfeeding Support Group will meet at the Dickinson County Health Department conference room every Thursday morning from 10-11am. Refreshments served. For more info, call Bobbie at the Health Department at 785-263-4179 or Theresa at USD 435 Parents as Teachers at 785-263-4006.

Geary County

The Mothers and Infants Program is open to ALL pregnant women residing in Geary County, regardless of age or financial situation. A nurse and dietician monitor all pregnancy areas to ensure healthy outcomes. For information call the Geary County Health Department, 785-762-5788.

Infant and Toddler Services: A home visitation program which partners with parents to provide developmental evaluations and early intervention services at no cost to families. Evaluations provide information about the child's learning, talking, self-help skills, moving, behavior, health and more. If families have concerns about their child's development, early intervention can make a difference. For more information call 785-762-7859.

Head Start & Early Head Start
for Clay, Washington, Cloud, Republic and Ottawa counties. A FREE pre-school for children ages 3-5, designed to enhance your child's social skills & conducted by qualified teachers. Program offers nutritious meals, transportation, parent participation, dental & physical exams, immunizations, vision & hearing tests. Call to find out if your family qualifies:785-632-2195 or 800-632-2196 Early Head Start is a FREE home visitation program offering support groups, playgroups, a fatherhood program, information & referral services and limited child care for income-eligible pregnant women, families with infants and/or toddlers & infants & toddlers with disabilities. Call 785-632-5399 or 877-688-5454

Riley County

Parent to Parent, designed to give parents skills & tools
necessary to make smooth transition, get organized and help prepare children for academic success, is offering a free workshop Nov. 2nd at the Manhattan Public Library, at 4pm.
Topics are “Getting the Most Out of Homework” and “Creating a Positive Home/School Relationship.” To learn about other topics offered or to schedule a workshop near you call 785-226-9164 or email: rileyparent2parent@yahoo.com

Parents AS Teachers

USD 109: Republic County 785-243-3294
Playgroup - Nov. 8th and Dec. 6th , 5:30 pm, at RCDC, 1810 K Street, in Belleville.

USD 239: Minneapolis 785-392-2304
Call for program & playgroup information.

USD 273: Beloit 785-738-6577
Call for program information.

USD 298: Lincoln /299: Sylvan Grove 785-524-4763
Call for program & playgroup information.

USD 305: Salina 785-309-5008
Call for program information.

USD 306: Southeast of Saline - Gypsum 785-536-4346
Community Playgroup: Story Time, Salina Public Library, Nov. 9, 10am & 6:30pm. Dec. 14, Salina Central Mall, 10:30am (morning playgroup only)

USD 320: Wamego 785-456-8309
Playgroup every Wed., 9:30am & every 2nd Tues. at 6pm, both at West Elementary School.

USD 323: Rockcreek Schools 785-457-2800
Child Find Free Screening, Nov. 3 for ages birth to 5; Westmoreland United Methodist Church education building, 8am - noon. Appts: 785-456-9195 Parent University, Dec. 2, 9-11:30am, Rock creek High School: workshops for parents: To register & for free childcare - 785-457-3732 or email caffreyt@reckcreekschools.org Playgroups meet Nov. 3, 11, & 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15 & 29, 10am, Westmoreland Playroom, 4th & State.

USD 333: Concordia 785-243-3294
Playgroup Nov. 8th and Dec. 6th, 10 am, PAT office, 803 Valley.

USD 334: Southern Cloud /379: Clay County 785-632-5997
Playgroup - Wednesdays, 9:30am, Lincoln School, Clay Center. Child Check, Nov. 2nd, United Methodist Church in Clay Center, 12 to 2pm & 3 to 7pm. Call Betty Siebold for an appointment: 785-632-3176

USD 378: Riley/ 384: Blue Valley: 785-632-5997
Playgroup - Fridays, 9am, Riley Elementary School.

USD 383: Riley County 785-587-2186
Playgroup: Ogden - Tues., 9am, birth to 5yrs: Ogden Community Center. Manhattan Playgroups Mon. - 9:30am, birth to 18 months. Tues. & Wed. - 9:30am, birth to 3 yrs. Thurs. - 9:30am, 2 to 5 yrs. Fri.- 9:30am, birth to 5 yrs: for area childcare providers & the children in their care & PAT families. 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9:30am - 11:15am, ages birth to 5 yrs.

USD 393: Solomon 785-655-2551
Playgroups: Nov. 6, 20 & Dec. 4, 18: 10am, Room 115 in the HS.

USD 427: 785-243-3294
Call for program information.

USD 435: Abilene 785-263-4006
Call for program & playgroup information.

USD 473: Chapman 785-479-2062
Call for enrollment & program information.

USD 475: 785-238-6184, ext. 515
Call for enrollment details & playgroup schedules.

USD 487: Rural Vista /487: Herington: 785-258-2263
(Herington, White City, Hope, Woodbine areas) Playgroups: Tues., 9:30am, United Methodist Church, Herington

USD 498: Valley heights /364: Marysville 785-363-2661
Playgroup Wed., 9:30am, Waterville & the city park in Marysville (weather permitting.) Thursdays, 10am at Waterville for the blanket & crawler group.