When Janiece found New Moms, she said it felt like a breath of fresh air.
Before then, the young mom – raising her baby and toddler alone – had been moving from house to house, without support or a clear plan for the future.
At New Moms, she found a new path toward a brighter tomorrow. The nonprofit organization gave her a place to live and job training – as well as a network of care and a belief in herself she had never had before.
“I would say it changed my life, because I never received so much support,” she said.
Janiece quickly developed relationships throughout New Moms, which was created specifically to support young moms and their children. A therapist supported her mental wellness and how to express herself, and other moms in the parent support group showed her she’s not alone. Meanwhile, her coaches helped her develop goals and build the confidence she needed to achieve them.
“Before I felt like I didn’t have that motherly support, but my coaches believed in me and they pushed me, and I feel like that really helped,” she said.
After a year in the program, Janiece has a new future to look forward to. She has her own stable housing and a job at a university. And, she has big dreams for what’s next, including opening her own food truck.
“It was a great experience,” she said of her time at New Moms. “Those coaches really help you.”
New Moms
Young moms hold extraordinary potential—and we’re here to help it shine. For more than 40 years, New Moms has walked alongside mothers, age 24 and under, equipping them with the confidence and tools to create lasting success. We know the weight poverty and homelessness place on families, yet we firmly believe in brighter possibilities. Through stable housing, paid job training, and family-centered programs, we break down barriers and nurture every mom’s unique strength. By combining proven strategies, research, and real-life wisdom, we empower young families to dream bigger, achieve their goals, and build strong foundations for generations to come.
Join us to make dreams a reality! Go to newmoms.org/donate.
