Back in the 1970s, 80's and 90's groups formed to give Parents a way to help themselves by coming together to discuss their problems. It was a good way for them to meet others who had the same problems as they had, it gave them the ability to be among other people rather than be lonely at home, and often there was a professional on hand for more in depth help.

In the late 90's these groups began phasing out because the internet came to the fore, this was an easy way for the people who would have used the groups to get in touch with people without leaving their homes. However these internet groups couldn't give the same assistance and friendship as the old groups could do. Parents Count decided to be the same as the old groups, they started one in Trenton NJ and others are being planned in NJ, NY and PA.

It takes a Village to Raise a Child - Marian Wright Edelman (1971)