The PEPS experience strengthens families, increases family wellness, and prepares families to cope with life stresses by creating thriving parent peer-support groups.

PEPS Groups are fun and social, and each meeting includes time for sharing parenting highs and lows, time to focus on the child's development and a discussion topic. Topics include feeding, sleeping, child development, balancing work and baby, self-care and many more.

Read more about PEPS Groups and other programs below. Access answers to Frequently Asked Questions such as recommendations on baby's age at start, how to register, Flexible Pricing, financial assistance, and more.

PEPS Programs

Connecting the Expecting
For expectant parents, birthing people, their partners, and adoptive parents. All groups are offered online, with a limited number of groups offered in person in the Seattle area.

Newborn
For new parents with babies ages 2-20 weeks old. Groups are available for one parent to attend with their newborn (the same parent attends each week), along with options for one parent plus a partner (and newborn!) to attend. PEPS Groups are offered online, in person at community sites or in homes. 

Second Time Around
For new parents with babies ages 2-20 weeks old in a family with one or more older children. Groups are available for one parent to attend with their newborn (the same parent attends each week). PEPS Groups are offered online, in person at community sites or in homes. 

Baby Peppers
For parents with babies ages 5-12 months old. Groups are available for one parent to attend with their baby (the same parent attends each week). Groups are offered online or in person at community sites. 

Parents of Adolescents and Teens
For parents with adolescents and teens ages 10 - 19 years. Groups are available for one parent to attend or for one parent plus and partner, with the same parent attending each week. All groups are offered online, with a limited number of groups offered in person in the Seattle area.

Affinity Programs
For parents to meet and connect with families who share identities that intersect with their identity as parents, caregivers, and as a child. All groups are offered online.

PEPS Network Groups

A Network Partner is a nonprofit organization or small business serving families outside of the PEPS service area. Network Partners pay a licensing fee to use our curriculum and training to offer parent support groups in their community.

Flexible Pricing program fees for PEPS Groups vary and financial assistance is available. Please contact PEPS staff at registration@peps.org for details.

Additional Programs

In addition to PEPS Groups, we provide a variety of other events and resources that support new parents.

PEPS Community Events
PEPS Community Events are for parents to continue to learn and share with others.

PEPS for Grandparents
PEPS offers involved and interested grandparents with events designed specifically for their needs.