Our Mission
Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated
to improving the lives of mothers through support,
education and advocacy. We address mothers needs as individuals and
members of society, and promote the value of all the work mothers do.
What We
Do
Serving over 7,500 mothers in the U.S.
and beyond, Mothers & More is a non-profit membership organization that
cares for the caregiver. We provide a nationwide network of local chapters
for mothers who are by choice or circumstance altering their
participation in the paid workplace over the course of their active
parenting years. Our chapters are structured to support a mother as she
navigates the challenges of her daily life - whether she is a full-time
family caregiver or struggling to achieve a better balance between the
demands of paid work and family care.
Through our chapters and other services, we provide
opportunities for mothers to connect with one another in ways that assist
them in developing their unique identities as women and help them move
more confidently through the transitions that affect their family, work
and life.
Mothers & More champions the value and necessity of all
mothers' work to our society - paid and unpaid, within and outside of the
home. We strive to raise awareness about the fact that mothers live and
work in a society that presents significant barriers to their ability to
succeed as women, citizens, parents or participants in the workforce. By
uniting mothers to act on their own behalf, we seek to eliminate policies,
practices and attitudes that unfairly impact mothers as caregivers.
Our Beliefs
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A mother is more than any
single role she plays at any given point in her lifetime. She is
entitled to fully explore and develop her identity as she chooses: as
a woman, a citizen, a parent or an employee.
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All the work mothers do
whether paid or unpaid - has social and economic value.
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All women deserve
recognition and support for their right to choose if and how to
combine parenting and paid employment.
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All mothers, all children
and all families are unique. We respect the wisdom of each mother to
decide how to care for her children, her family and herself.
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Mothers have the right to
fulfill their caregiving responsibilities without incurring social and
economic penalties.
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The transitions women make
into and through motherhood are challenging and can be difficult.
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Together, mothers are
powerful.
