by Renée Gotcher

When my mother started homeschooling us in 1988, we had joined an umbrella school affiliated with an existing Christian school, which offered some in-person activities for enrolled homeschooling families to participate in. However, most of these activities were at the school’s location, which was more than an hour’s drive from our home. If there was a “homeschool group” outside of the families we met at those activities, we didn’t know about it. Thankfully, my mom soon discovered a homeschool “park day” taking place much closer to us, so she added it to our monthly schedule. 

Today, a quick Google search for “homeschool groups” will attest to the fact that there are a growing number of organizations that fit the description. From homeschool support groups and co-ops to hybrid or enrichment programs and even online communities, the options are plentiful enough that you should never feel alone in your homeschooling journey! 

However, finding a homeschool group that works for your family isn’t as easy as a quick Google search (more on that later). In this article, you’ll learn five ways to make your search for homeschool groups that are aligned with your homeschool mission more focused and fruitful.