“ We have a 12 year old boy and are thinking of homeschooling, but would like to share ideas and some of the teaching, to join or create an informal group of 2 to 4 homeschooled children in the Urbana/Champaign area. ”

“ Hello, I have decided to pull my daughter out of public school beginning this fall. She is in the sixth grade and is interested in making friends with other homeschooled children. ”

“ We have just moved to the Bloomington/Normal area, I have a 15 year old that is homeschooled. Long story of why she is home schooled but this is new to both of us. I would love to get involved with a coop so she could meet some kids her own age. ”

“ I would love to connect with other like-minded parents in central Illinois. I'm traveling the path of gentle parenting my son (born 7/05). ”

“ I recently started homeschooling my 6 yr. old boy.I also have a 3 yr. old that I plan on homeschooling as well.I would like them to be involved with other children in the area that are also homeschooled. ”

“ I'm homeschooling my 7th grader for the first time this year in a new town where we don't know many people and would love to get her involved with some other kids around the area. ”

“ I want local Homeschool Meetups because as the homeschool mother of Kyle (13) Johnna (3) and Orion (3mnths) I look forward to the opportunity to introduce my children to new people and experiences. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have a 12 year old that I plan to home school starting August 2006 and I am interested in speaking with seasoned home schoolers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn more about homeschooling. I have a 2 1/2 yr old and a 3mo. old I am considering homeschooling. ”

“ I am a mother of two children, my daughter is 5 and my son is 3. I am starting to homeschool my daughter this year and would love to meet and share ideas with other families. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my children, ages 9 and 6, need some socialization and some friends that are homeschooled. We are not religious based and are very open-minded people. We care about our children's education first and foremost. ”

“ I want local Homeschool Meetups because I want to learn from other people. ”

“ If you homeschool in the Bloomington/Normal area, check out www.cahsa.info for details about local classes, activities, resources and contacts with other homeschool families. ”

“ My husband and I plan to homeschool our children, who are now 22 mos. and 2 mos. old. Looking for support group and a place to exchange ideas with like-minded families. ”

“ Hi! My name is Megan and my husband and I have a 3 1/2 year old son whom we intend to homeschool. ”

“ My husband (who's a stay at home dad) and I plan to homeschool our 2 1/2 year old son, Nicholas. We're interested in co-op groups for preschool currently. I was a former grade school teacher. Amy, Jason, Nicholas Waggoner ”

“ I want local Homeschool Meetups because I am trying to decide if I should take my sons (4 and 6) out of the public school system. ”

“ HI, My name is Cathie. I am a retired music teacher. I am a stay at home homeschooling mom of a 6 year old daughter who is into 2nd grade. ”

“ I want local Homeschool Meetups because my daughter who is 12 needs more social interaction. ”

“ i would like to find out more about homeschooling options. ”

“ I want local Homeschool Meetups because we are moving and want to get connected to Homeschooling families in the area. We have a boy (11) and girl (13) with interests in horses, sports, music, and drama. ”

“ Two daughters, 4 and 2, who will need to start school soon, and we need to figure out what to do -- public school? Private? Home school? ”