PEPS

At PEPS, we believe no parent should navigate parenthood alone.

Parenting has never been easy, but today’s world presents new and overwhelming challenges. From navigating social pressures and mental health concerns to balancing work and family life, parents are stretched thin. Despite being more connected than ever online, many feel deeply isolated in their parenting journey.

That’s where PEPS comes in. This year, more than 4,000 parents across King and Snohomish Counties will find connection and support through our facilitated peer groups—whether they’re expecting a baby, navigating life with a newborn, settling into life with a baby, or parenting a teen.

"PEPS is an amazing program! I've made supportive, lifelong friendships with the other parents in my group, which I think can be so hard for parents. I love how we can celebrate our highs each week and it has been helpful for me to hear from other parents experiencing the same hardships.  We remind each other that we're not alone and that parenthood is hard. Wonderful, but hard."

- PEPS Participant

Strong communities make strong families. By bringing parents together, we help families build resilience, share wisdom, and find encouragement.

Just like parenting, PEPS can’t do this work alone. We rely on our community—you! Your support is essential in helping us reach more families. During GiveBIG 2025, we invite you to consider becoming a monthly supporter of PEPS. Even $10 per month, the cost of a coffee or two, provides one family with their weekly PEPS meeting. Your monthly gift creates the reliable foundation we need to plan ahead and be there for parents throughout their entire journey. Join our monthly giving family today and make your impact last all year long!”

PEPS Does More Than You Think! 

You may know PEPS for supporting new parents—but did you know your gift helps us do even more?

• Support for Parents of Adolescents and Teens – Parenting a teen is almost like becoming a new parent all over again. The transitional phase between childhood and adulthood is a time of great opportunity, risk, and vulnerability.  Since launching our Parents of Adolescents & Teens (PAT) program in 2022, we’ve been creating flexible ways for busy parents to connect and get support.
• Connecting parents with similar identities – We’re continuing to provide supportive spaces for LGBTQIA+ parents, single parents, and working moms, ensuring every parent finds a community that understands them.
• Partnering with local organizations and beyond – With 28+ community and network partners spanning across 5 states, PEPS reaches parents beyond our Puget Sound Area, and parents in various communities: Spanish-speaking parents, Afghan families, Black moms, immigrant families, military families and more.

Your gift makes all of this possible. Donate today to be a part of helping PEPS build community for every parent!

Please also consider supporting our partner organizations who work diligently with their respective communities.

Engage More:

Volunteer to lead a PEPS Group. Click here

Learn about our Advisor and Ambassador Network. Click here

Dig deeper with our 2024 Annual Report. Click here

Get involved in our advocacy work. Click here