The newly formed Motherhood Co-Parenting Initiative, healing which is one arm of the Richmond Family & Fatherhood Initiative www.richmondfatherhood.org is excited about the launch of the Mothers Support Group for Richmond’s single mothers.
The Mothers Support Group for City of Richmond residents will begin June 4th at Trinity Family Life Center, buy 3601 Dill Road, Richmond, Virginia. The two-hour sessions, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., will last for ten weeks, and there’s no cost for participation. Moms can also bring along their children, ages two and older. Free childcare and dinner will be provided for all. For more information and to register, call 804-321-6761.
In the City of Richmond, a majority of families are headed by single moms. In 2012, out of the total 2,939 births to City residents, 1,885 were to single women, and 85.4% were to African American mothers.
The Mothers Support Group will provide help for single mothers who are raising their family alone; it’s also an opportunity for inexperienced single moms to just learn to be a better parent.
The Support Group uses the “Young Mothers and Parenting Curriculum,” an evidence-based curriculum developed by Dr. Jeffrey Johnson and the National Partnership for Community Leadership (NPCL) www.npclstrongfamilies.com. The highly successful curriculum is divided into four components: Personal Development, Life Skills, Responsible Parenting, and Healthy Relationships. The curriculum incorporates real-life experiences and challenges faced by real single mothers.
