The Santa Barbara Homeschool Network is a free, secular, and inclusive support group to help homeschooling families in the Santa Barbara area share information and plan events, activities, field trips, etc. This is an eclectic group welcoming a wide spectrum of philosophies and approaches to homeschooling. Families with all ages of children, from birth on, are welcome and encouraged to start exploring homeschooling. It's never too early to begin creating community!





Recommended resources:
California Homeschool Network (CHN)
HomeSchool Assoc'n of California (HSC)

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