Teen Moms Anonymous
Support Groups
Our support groups are a safe place where you can (1) meet others who have walked a similar path, (2) find emotional and moral support, and (3) learn skills and find resources to help you grow into a more confident, skilled woman and mother.
We meet virtually/online once a week for 90 minutes. There is no cost to participate. In our support groups, we provide facilitators who guide the discussion and provide resources and readings. Our support groups are for pregnant and parenting teens ages 15-19 and women who have been teen moms.
Our next 12-week cohort will run from
July- September 2024
Registration will open in early June 2024.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
We have moms who reach out to us because they are having a hard time being a new mom and need support. We hear you, and we are working on your behalf. Our next support group is not until July, so in the meantime, please contact your local United Way and YMCA. They have resources to help you.
To find your local United Way, visit their national website - United Way Worldwide. Click on FIND YOUR UNITED WAY in the upper right corner. Enter your zip code and the contact information for your local United Way will appear. They can help you.
Contact your local YMCA. The YMCA is a Christ-centered organization just like us. They have resources to help you take care of your physical, mental, and spiritual health and well-being. If your income is limited, don't worry. They have scholarships. You may be able to get a membership for $20 a month. They offer child care so you can exercise and socialize with others in a nurturing and positive environment.
To find your local YMCA, visit their national website - YMCA of the USA - A Leading Nonprofit Organization. In the upper right corner, click FIND YOUR Y. Enter your zip code and contact information for your local YMCA will appear.
Reach out to these organizations. Don't try to do it all on your own.
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Testimonial --
Teen Moms Anonymous has profoundly impacted me in so many ways since I joined the July cohort. The founder Dr. Chris's dedication and the resources provided within her organization have been nothing short of inspirational. Throughout the program, I've delved into motherhood, using "The Emotionally Absent Mother" as a guiding tool, which has given me valuable insights into effective parenting. Additionally, the weekly discussions covering a wide range of topics, particularly those related to situations of abuse and parenting, have proven to be an invaluable source of support and empowerment. Through this group, I am looking forward to not only gaining new knowledge but also supporting other teen moms to feel a sense of belonging and solidarity while fostering personal growth and resilience.
--Toni, 31 years old (was a teen mom)
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Important Message
Current Pregnant and Parenting Students in High school and College.
If your high school, college, or university offers a teen parenting program or parenting classes, please take advantage of those resources. Your school is offering those resources to help you succeed. Legally, because of Title IX, the school cannot mandate that you participate, but it is in your best interest and that of your child to participate. You will find emotional and moral support and learn parenting skills to help you be the best parent you can be.
Contact your Guidance Counselor or the Counseling Department to find out what programs your school or college or university offers. You must get CONNECTED. You were not designed to do this alone.