Should you join an organization?

There is no need for you to join an organization in order to home school. Some groups may use scare language to convince you to pay a fee and join, promising in return to protect your rates. Don’t fall for this: your rights are protected by your state laws. (Use a search engine and search on the string “homeschool home school regulations” and add your state’s name.) And if Social Services or a truant officer does show up at your door, you’re better off hiring a good local lawyer with that money.

However, many parents do find it useful to join a state organization where they can find support, information, and resources. There are several good lists of state organizations on the Web; some groups are religiously oriented, others are secular, and still others are inclusive. Here are some suggested search strings to use in your browser: secular (or religious) homeschool support group near me; (my state, city, neighborhood) homeschool support group; homeschool field trip ideas (or near me).

You may also find the following sites helpful:

Homeschool Organizations and Support Groups

State Homeschool Organization Directory

State Resources and Local Support Groups

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