Motherhood Support Program
The Importance of Motherhood
Motherhood Support caters to the personal development of mother’s or women who are involved in the lives of a child, by providing a safe and supportive group for women to fully understand their importance as a mother in a child/ren’s lives. With the help of qualified group facilitators, women receive supportive techniques to improve family management, anger management, and parenting and co-parenting skills to help you be the best mom you can be.
What can I expect in a support group?
All support groups at The Erie Family Center facilitated by a well-trained facilitator. They are a safe, confidential, judgment-free space where new and expectant mothers can talk about the hard parts of pregnancy, motherhood and just being a mother figure in a child's life. The first part of the group is an opportunity for group members to introduce themselves, and the second part is for members to relate to one another’s experiences, support one another, and feel more connected and less alone as various issues of parenting and motherhood are discussed.
Program Details
Classes Day Options
✓ Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 am
✓ Thursdays 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: Erie Family Center
✓ Weekly Sessions for 12 weeks
✓ 1.5 hour with light meal included
✓ Childcare & Transportation Provided (must be reserved at program enrollment)
Program Goals
✓ Managing feelings
✓ Healthy self-concept and care
✓ Communication and conflict strategies
✓ Stress and time management
✓ Setting Healthy Boundaries
✓ Co-Parenting
Who Can Attend?
Any mother-figure who provides care for child(ren) are welcome! There are no income requirements to enroll and seats are limited!
Group Structure
Program consists of 6-10 individual parents/adults. The number of groups depends on how many people join the program; some program dates and times may be combined to create a full group.
You will choose your first and second preferred days for the program, but the final schedule will depend on the total number of participants. A referral specialist will reach out to you after you complete your enrollment.
Translation Services Available
If you need help with translating any programs or content within Erie Family Center, please complete the form and a staff member will be in touch. Translations available include, but are not limited to: Spanish, Bosnian, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, Vietnamese, Nepali, Swahili, Somali, Burmese, Pashto & Dari.
Motherhood Support Initiative program is funded through Erie County Office of Children and Youth, and free to all residents of Erie County.