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Raising kids is rewarding — but it can also be overwhelming, isolating, and full of questions no manual ever covers. So when a local mom posted on social media asking where to find support groups for parents, the community answered loud and clear:

“I’m looking for a parent support group in Conway — something for moms or families that just need community. Any suggestions?”

From new mom meetups to special needs parent circles and faith-based parenting groups, residents chimed in with a wide range of resources, many of which are low-cost or free.

🍼 New & Expecting Parent Support

Conway Regional Women’s Center – Postpartum & Parenting Classes

📍 2302 College Ave, Conway, AR
Conway Regional offers more than just labor and delivery care. They host prenatal classes, breastfeeding support, and periodic new parent workshops, often led by nurses or licensed therapists.

“Their postpartum support group helped me feel less alone,” one local mom wrote.

Faulkner County Health Unit – AR Department of Health

📍 811 N Creek Dr, Conway, AR
Offers parent education programs and referrals to WIC peer groups, parenting classes, and child development screenings.

💬 General Parenting Support Groups

MOPS at Antioch Baptist Church

📍 150 Amity Rd, Conway, AR
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is an international group with a strong local chapter at Antioch. Meetings include childcare, coffee, speakers, and connection with other moms of young kids.

“MOPS is where I found my mom tribe,” shared one parent. “No judgment, just real talk.”

Conway Moms Facebook Group

An active private group with over 5,000 local members, Conway Moms is where many parents vent, ask questions, plan playdates, and share everything from daycare reviews to lunchbox tips.

Parent Café – Community Action Program for Central Arkansas (CAPCA)

Held throughout the year in partnership with Arkansas Children’s and other nonprofits, Parent Cafés are guided discussions that help build emotional support and resilience for caregivers. Topics include discipline, stress management, and self-care.

🧩 Support for Parents of Children with Special Needs

P.A.T.H. Support Group – Pediatrics and Therapy for Hope

📍 1201 Parkway St, Conway, AR
P.A.T.H. offers therapy services and a monthly support group for parents of kids with disabilities or developmental delays.

“It’s a space to talk to other parents who get it,” said one dad. “Not just about diagnoses, but about living life.”

Arkansas Support Network

While based in Springdale, ASN offers statewide resources and often partners with Faulkner County organizations to host events or virtual support circles for parents navigating IEPs, autism, Down syndrome, and more.

✝️ Faith-Based Parenting Circles

Several local churches also host weekly parenting groups tied into Bible studies or parenting curriculum:

📣 Want to Start Your Own Group?

If you don’t see the type of support you need, many Conway parents say they’ve started their own:

Bottom line: You don’t have to do this alone. Whether you’re navigating diapers or discipline, Conway offers more support than you might think — and your village may be just one message away.

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