• If you are already a member of the Druid Hills Civic Association, you should already have a username and password to access the members-only area. advance to the members-only area
   
• If you are not a member and wish to access the members-only area, you are required to apply for membership first.
   
• If you are a DHCA member but do not know your username and password, contact communication@druidhillsparents.org

MEMBERSHIP

Eligibility for membership in the Druid Hills Parents Network requires that prospective members meet two criteria:

1. Residency within the boundaries of the Druid Hills neighborhood (click here to view map),
    
2. Membership in the Druid Hills Civic Association (your choice of membership level).

JOIN / RENEW

1. Go to How to Join – Membership Forms (choosing to submit your form online will ensure the fastest receipt of your username and password).
    
2. Review instructions provided and advance to form.
    
3. Select the membership level of your choice and indicate *Parents Network* as your interest.
    
4. Proceed to Paypal and complete transaction.
    
5. Once your application has been confirmed for eligibility, you will be emailed your username and password at the email address you provided.
    
6. Included in our email to you will be instructions on how to change your userid and password if you wish to do so.

MISSION

To enhance involvement and sense of community among Druid Hills families.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To facilitate communication among families.
    
2. To support community involvement.
    
3. To serve families with young children.
    

ACTIVITIES

COMMUNICATION
Contact: community@druidhillsparents.org

Discussion Forum and Email List
The Druid Hills Parents Network operates a discussion forum and email list to facilitate communication among members. Popular uses are to share information about family activities, babysitters, nannies, housekeepers, and service contractors. All members are welcome to share information pertaining to families, children, or our neighborhood, or to ask for advice or recommendations. The discussion forum can be accessed by logging into the members-only section (left-side navigation). Members have the option to receive all email shared among the membership individually or to receive a daily digest. Once you have joined DHCA (see above Join/Renew), you will be sent an invitation via email to join the email list.

Newsletter
Communication is key! Parents looking for information and opportunities can find information they need in the quarterly Druid Hills News. The Druid Hills News and website will provide regular updates, details about upcoming gatherings, as well as information and issues central to parenting in Druid Hills.

COMMUNITY

Contact: community@druidhillsparents.org

Good Neighbor
Welcoming new neighbors. Advocating for parents and children. Providing a supportive network to neighbors in need. That's what a good neighbor is for. The Good Neighbor element of the Parents Network provides many opportunities for parents to gain the support they need. Initial ideas for this group include welcoming new neighbors with a quarterly brunch, visiting brand new parents, and helping neighbors convene to advocate for sidewalks or speed limit enforcement to keep kids safe. The Good Neighbor fosters supportive friendships among fellow Druid Hills residents.

Social Activities
The sky’s the limit! Social activities are a means of bringing neighbors together for family fun and celebration. Activities currently organized in Druid Hills include the historic annual July 4th parade and Druid Hills Day. The Parents Network can help organize new events as well as support these long-lasting community gatherings that make Druid Hills so special.

Partnering with Local Schools
So many wonderful schools are located within or adjacent to Druid Hills. Schools such as Paidia, Fernbank, The Glenn School for Young Children, and Druid Hills High School are all a part of our neighborhood and community —and they need our support! Partnering with schools enables parents to contribute to children’s academic experience. The Druid Hills Parents Network provides a means for communication and support of our local schools, both public and private.

SERVICE TO FAMILIES

Contact - servicetofamilies@druidhillsparents.org

Playgroups
Playgroups throughout Druid Hills provide a tremendous resource for support and networking among neighborhood parents, particularly new Moms. Additionally, playgroups are an important part of social interaction for young children and their parents. Playgroups allow children the opportunity to meet their peers on a regular basis and help prepare children for more formal daycare and school situations. Playgroups also provide parents valuable time with other adults and the chance to get to know neighbors with children of similar ages. For new mothers and fathers, playgroups can be a wonderful way to touch base with other new parents, and for stay-at-home parents they offer fun social activities during the week.

The Druid Hills Parents Network is happy to help form neighborhood playgroups for whatever needs you may have (for example, a group might be centered around babies born between January and May, or we can pull together a week-end group for working parents, or a group for rising Fernbank Elementary kindergartners). We’ll be glad to help find others who share your interests or put you in touch with an existing group that meets your needs.