There are support groups for every type of homeschooler.  There are conservative, classical only types, and there are fun relaxed unschooler types, with everything in between.  It's a good idea to visit a park day for a group, see if your kids get along, although don't expect miracles on the first visit as children are sometimes shy with new comers. 

Talk with some of the Moms, get to know them in a casual manner.  If you are comfortable with the park group, then consider going to a support group meeting.

If you can, go to yahoogroups and find a homeschool list for your town.  You have a chance to ask questions, get a feel for the various groups in your town and then visit a meeting.

The important part of a LOCAL support group is that these children will be playing with your children.  They will be in your house, and yours will be in their home.  These Moms are the people you will be discussing your hopes, bumps, and victories.  Amazingly, within 10 years, you will be graduating your children together.  It's amazing how quickly this adventure will end. 

So when picking a support group, please take the time to find people with a heart to serve and help you.  Find people who are willing to suggest, not judge.  We already have those little voices that tell us we are wacked for homeschooling, we don't need to get involved in the game of *who's the best homeschooler*.  Find families with wisdom and peace among their children.

Some groups are put together only for co-op classes, some for sports, and some for basics like field trips, testing, umbrella coverage for your state regulations, and Mom support.  Some support groups will be ike WalMarts with everything you need, while others will be specialized boutiques.  It's okay to join more than one, if your schedule can handle it.  Just remember that when your calendar looks like a bingo card, it's time to read Coming Home to Homeschooling by Marilyn Howshall.

The sites below have lists of support groups in all 50 states, some even have Canadian groups listed.   Eventually, we will also have a listing for each state, but since these are constantly changing, it's good to check more than one source.  Eventually you can click the State Pages box on the left for a listing of support groups in your state.  Each page will have the State Regulations also.

Homeschool Train Up a Child's List

Mary Pride's List

A to Z Home's Cool List

About.com Homeschooling List

Karen Gibson's List of Online Homeschool Lists

SBCHEA is a support group for Southern Baptist

Homeschool Wiki, a comprehensive interactive site about homeschooling.

K-Dad, a ministry to encourage Dads to be more involved in homeschooling and in family.

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