Anglophone Associations and Support Networks

EKIPP PARIS

EKIPP is an advocacy and support network for Anglophone and multilingual individuals and families of children with complex learning, medical, or physical needs. Celebrating diversity in all its forms, they welcome people from in and around the Paris, France area. They have monthly meetings, quarterly information sessions, free coffee and playgroup mornings, monthly newsletters, a private Facebook group. They provide information on navigating the MDPH; information and support regarding school choice and in-school accommodations and inclusion; information on medical assessments and diagnoses, therapy options, and funding sources; social activities and outings for different age groups; annual family picnic and seasonal celebrations. Their private Facebook group to chat and meet up with other parents.

ASK - All Special Kids

ASK is a one-stop resource for parents, schools, and specialists, helping to support children, teenagers and young adults with learning differences and special educational needs in Switzerland. Their vision is to enable children, teenagers and young adults with learning differences and special educational needs (SEN) to reach their full potential and inclusion into society, and to ensure that they receive the understanding and respect all individuals deserve. Through the generous donations of private donors and foundations, all of their services and programs are partly subsidised.

Cancer Support France

CSF offers emotional and practical support in English to any Anglophone in France affected by cancer. Their free confidential support can be for the patient, carer or family member, and this may include help with the French language. Their trained client support volunteers help clients to cope with living with cancer. CSF's 17 associations offer support locally or at a distance wherever a client may live. National Help-line : 0800 240 200 FaceBook page : facebook.com/cancersupportfrance

MAIA Autisme

MAIA Autisme is a French nonprofit association founded by parents. MAIA stands for Maison pour l’Apprentissage et l’Intégration des enfants avec Autisme (Home for the Learning and Integration of Children with Autism), reflecting the association’s mission, spirit, and approach. MAIA aims to respond closely to the needs of autistic children by supporting projects that promote learning and inclusion, particularly through the development and exploration of innovative educational approaches.

Message Paris

Helping English-speaking parents thrive in the City of Lights. We are 1500 mothers & fathers - collectively raising over 3000 children of all ages in and around Paris. From not-yet-born to grown-up, the average age of our kids is 7 years old. Last year alone we welcomed over 160 newborns. All of us are working - about half of us outside the home, about half of us as stay-at-home parents. We come from over 60 countries, speak over 20 languages. The common denominator? We also all speak English.

AAWE - The Association of American Women in Europe

AAWE is a bicultural community of American women, primarily based in France and Europe, but with members around the world. The association offers activities for every stage of life, both personally and professionally. AAWE fosters a welcoming environment where members can meet, build support networks, and form lasting friendships. Each year, it publishes guides and magazines covering different aspects of life in France, including guides to education in Paris, higher education, thriving in retirement, and parenting in Paris.