Who may attend?

Women who have been divorced, widowed or never married and who have children ranging from infancy to preadolescence.

Why a group setting?

The group setting decreases isolation, offers multiple solutions to problems, provides resources and helps the single mom feel okay about being single.

What am I going to accomplish

Moms develop their own goals that are addressed through group interaction and discussion. These discussions may include:

  • improving parenting skills, such as building self-esteem in children and developing effective discipline
  • how to take care of yourself, manage stress and improve self-esteem and self-acceptance
  • ways to increase assertiveness, set boundaries in relationships and develop problem solving and decision making skills

How can I get involved?

The Single Mom's Support Group meets every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.  A second group has been added, meeting Mondays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Child care is provided. Moms are asked to make a minimum four-week commitment; however, they remain in the group as long as needed.

How much does it cost?

The cost for the group is $5.00 per session. The group will be facilitated by a TriCity Family Services' professional.

Single mothers are often overwhelmed, depressed and isolated. They struggle to balance the many roles thrust upon them through divorce, death or other circumstances.

A single mother finds herself being the primary caregiver/nurturer/parent, income provider and decision maker

Single moms may be so involved in meeting the needs of their children and the demands of their jobs that they do not have adequate time to care for themselves.

The overwhelming stress associated with managing these multiple roles may compromise their parenting effectiveness.

This single-moms group provides those going it alone with both educational and supportive opportunities that will help:

  • to diminish stress
  • manage multiple demands
  • provide effective guidance for children

"The single moms' group has been very
beneficial to me because it helps to have
people who know and understand what you
are going through. You can feel pretty isolated
and lonely at times so it helps to share
thoughts and feelings."

--A Single Mom
Support Group Member

The Single Mom's Support Group
is made possible through
the generous support of the
TriCities Exchange Club

Comments from recent Customer Surveys:

In response to the question, "In what ways has this group been helpful for you?" participant responses included: 

  • "It helped to know my situation was "normal", and I'm not alone.  Great advice from mothers going through similar situations."
  • "Positive feedback, encouragement, and understanding is constantly given.  It helps to know I'm not alone, and I feel motivated to accomplish goals and create a better future for me and my kids.:"
  • "I love the open and honest communication."
  • "Support from others in a similar situation.  Parenting tips."

In response to the question, "What has/have the group facilitator(s) done that has been helpful for the group?", responses included:

  • "I feel she really listens and gives HONEST feedback."
  • "...dependable.  Keeps the group together and focused."
  • "Helped validate other parenting styles."

Additional comments included:

  • "I enjoy this group immensely. They empower me to become an overall stronger, more positive, happy single mom.  It's nice to know at times of need there is always a trusting shoulder to cry on.  Also, positive reinforcements encourage smiles.  I always leave feeling uplifted and motivated.  This is a great outlet for me...This group is definitely a vehicle for creating building blocks for a better future for my family!!"
  • "I wouldn't be where I am without the support of this group.  Best decision I have made in my life."