Looking for Local Homeschool Support Groups in Other States? Visit: LocalHS.com Click Here for a Directory of State Homeschool Organizations Throughout the U.S. Use it to contact your state homeschool organization - which is different than your local support group. These state-wide advocacy organizations help protect your right to homeschool in your state. They will provide information on how to homeschool legally, and will point you in the right direction to find further resources including local support groups and regional homeschool conferences and seminars.

California Homeschool Support Group & Private ISP or PSSP Directory

The most important thing for homeschool success is to surround yourself with like-minded people who share information and resources, answer your questions, and ease your concerns. Your local Homeschool Support Group is where you can get connected with other homeschooling families. To find a Homeschool Support Group near you, simply click on the county where you reside from the list below.

IMPORTANT:  Both Homeschool Support Groups as well as Private Independent Study Programs (ISPs), which are now being called Private School Satellite Programs (PSSPs) to differentiate them from public school programs, are listed in this California Support Group Directory.

What's the difference? In general, Homeschool Support Groups are gatherings of homeschool families who get together for park days and may also organize some field trips and co-op classes. (Some of these groups require a small membership fee, most do not.) Private ISPs or PSSPs are small private schools. Homeschool families may enroll (paying a tuition fee) to receive administrative support and attend support meetings, park days, and events. To help you distinguish Homeschool Support Groups from Private ISPs or PSSPs, the letters (ISP) or (PSSP) have been designated in ITALIC BLACK BOLD CAPS next to the name of the group.

California Statewide Non-profit Homeschool Organizations

• California Homeschool Network (CHN) - An all-inclusive, non-profit, statewide homeschool organization providing resources, information, social activities, annual EXPO, newsletter, online and offline support, and protecting the legal rights of homeschoolers throughout the state of California.
• Christian Home Educators Association of California (CHEA) - An exclusive Christian, non-profit statewide homeschool organization providing resources, information, annual Conference, online and offline support, and protecting the legal rights of homeschoolers throughout the state of California.
• HomeSchool Association of California (HSC) - An all-inclusive, non-profit, statewide homeschool organization providing resources, information, social activities, annual Conference, newsletter, online and offline support, and protecting the legal rights of homeschoolers throughout the state of California.

California Support Networks & Private ISPs or PSSPs

• Cedar Grove Academy - Offering an alternative option to public and charter school ISPs by making available to your family the educational freedom to homeschool your children in the manner you choose. Cedar Grove Academy serves to encourage, mentor, and support enrolled homeschooled families throughout California.
• Nor Cal Homeschoolers - A private online support network serving homeschool families in northern California. (Includes customizable page and blog.)
• Southwest Home Educators Association (SHEA) - A private support network serving states throughout the southwest. Formed to assist groups and group leaders with positive and inclusive social activities, park days, field trips, and cooperative workshops. Both online and personal assistance.