We help new parents build a secure and healthy foundation by connecting families to a community of peer support.

When parents thrive - children thrive - community thrives.

Mission

Partners in Parenting brings all new parents together through facilitated meet-up groups, creating a space for community and connection—ensuring every family in Central Texas has the support they need during early parenthood.

Vision

We envision a future where every new parent in Central Texas feels supported, connected, and confident in their parenting journey through community and shared experience.

The Power of Peer Support

Partners in Parenting is proud to be part of The PEPS Network, an extension of the highly successful programs at The Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS).

  • Peer Facilitators. Trained volunteer leaders foster a comfortable, informative atmosphere that encourages peer interaction and builds trust among new friends.

  • Supporting Family Wellness. PIP is focused on family wellness and implements its programs based on the Strengthening Families™ approach.

  • Reducing isolation. Meeting in each other's homes creates a network of neighborhood-based parenting resources, building new friendships and reducing isolation.

  • Proactive problem solving. PIP meetings are structured yet informal, providing solid parent education while encouraging new families to learn from each other, share experiences and ask frank questions.

  • Beyond family and friends. PIP is a welcoming community offering timely support and information when new moms and dads are eager to find local parenting resources. Even parents with a strong local family network find PIP adds valuable support.

  • Accessible to all. To ensure that every family has the opportunity to participate in a PIP support group, participants are able to select the program fee that is meaningful and accessible to them—including a free group option that grants each participant a grocery gift card.

  • PIP is fun! Exchanging stories, laughing and learning with other new dads and moms is often the highlight of a parent's week. Families look forward to connecting, getting out with their babies and making new friends.

What We've Achieved

  • -After completing their PIP Group, 96% of alumni report that they have a community of people who can support them.

  • -96% of alumni say they now have people nearby who would help in an emergency.

  • -For over a decade, PIP has provided a vital network of support to over 2000 families.