Our Moms


Who are our moms?

They are women of diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures and socio-economic status, who are either pregnant, already raising children, or are re-parenting their grandchildren. They have come together as women offering support to one another and learning from their differences.

The unifying characteristic of all of our mothers is that they are making a concerted effort to become better parents to their children.

How does Mother to Mother work?

MTM involves pairing at least two women together in a team, with the goal to become friends and to share common objectives in life. A team consists of the Partner Mom, who is a woman who may be suffering from the effects of isolation, poverty, lack of a strong support system, or who needs assistance with developing parenting skills. The Partner Moms are joined with other women known as Support Moms.

These women share life together in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental manner. They visit with each other and exchange ideas, working to build their friendship and trust. Together, they identify areas of concern and establish goals. Each team acts on its own schedule and is assisted and supported by the local coordinator. Teams are encouraged to attend monthly MTM Mom's Meetings.

Our Partner Moms

* Often live at or below the federal poverty guideline

* May be single mothers

* Often lack a support system

* Might be a new mom or expecting a first child

Our Support Moms

* Is a mother who is emotionally and socially mature

* A Support Mom needs to be respectful of women from all different walks of life and be able to acknowledge that women make different choices, and regardless of these choices, are still deserving of respect.

* A Support Mom needs to commit herself to be a volunteer for at least one year. Friendship needs time to grow!

* A Support Mom needs to be willing to educate herself about the unique issues her partner mother may be facing and to learn about available community resources.