UCSB Drad Student Parents
Connect with other UCSB Graduate Students with Children to ask questions, share resources, and plan meet-ups.
Non-Traditional Student Resource
The Non-Traditional Student Resource Center provides a community space for students whose life experiences may differ from traditional students, including graduate students who are over 29 years old, a domestic partnered or married student, and students with dependents. The Resource Center provides a space to study and relax, a staff person to guide you to resources, and social events to connect you with other students.
Postpartum Education for Parents
This Santa Barbara non-profit is run by trained volunteers and offers mostly free training and support for new families. Services include expectant parent classes, new parent social groups, and a free 24-hour "warmline" that provides confidential one-on-one support. PEP’s philosophy is that there is no one right way to parent, and they offer new parents a safe environment to learn from and lean on their peers – free from judgement, soliciting, and pressure.
La Leche League of Santa Barbara (LLL)
An international non-profit organization offering mother-to-mother breastfeeding support, encouragement, information, and education. LLL organizes monthly meetings and occasional special meetings, such as Couples Meetings, Working Mothers Meetings, and Toddler Meetings.
Mamatoto
This local support group is for new moms and babies to gain friends, information, advice, and support related to attachment-style parenting.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
The local chapter of this international mothers support group hosts gatherings every other week for moms whose kids have not yet entered kindergarten.