Balancing Work and Family

Resources
02/16/2012 12:40 PM

So I spent several hours this morning in search for resources that I know as a single mother or dad it would be nice to have. If you live anywhaere close to these cities or you want to move in the near future and moving back into your parernts house is not very appealling  (trust me I wouldnt want to move back in with mine either). Then consider these organizations before you make any concrete plans.

Mom's Daily Retreat
Our Mission

Whether you are a single mom, married mom, career mom or an at home mom- moms are the heart of their homes. At Mom’s Daily Retreat (MDR) we believe that moms who take the time to care for themselves are providing themselves and their families with the greatest gift…a wonderful you!
Our mission is to provide you with an place to retreat to celebrate you while offering support and inspiration to become your best.

What We Do

Mom's Daily Retreat specializes in offering services and a community specific to the unique needs of moms, including:

Career Consulting that focuses on the unique needs of mothers seeking to return to work, work part time, pursue a new career but are not sure how to make the transition.

Workshops that address relevant topics such as balancing the demands of life, understanding how our personality shapes the type of mothers we are and how to manage our careers given the constant tug of war between work and family.

e-Course Experience our Mothering Authentically workshop online in our recently launched e-course.

Single Mothers in Progress
Single Mothers in Progress, otherwise known as SMIP, is a Non-Profit Organization that was created to give single mothers the opportunity to provide more stable, safe, and organized homes for their children. We are an organization geared to supplying opportunities for single mothers and their families in order for them to advance in both education and employment.


Sisters Of Magdalene, Inc.
Sisters Of Magdalene, Inc. has been established by two single mothers who have been blessed and brought together to build a community of support amongst each other. One mother’s dream has grown with God's guidance and a friendship to meet the needs and build a community of single moms in the cities of Las Vegas and Henderson. We have been so blessed and our goal each day is to share love practically. We want to reach out to as many single mothers as possible and enable single mothers to build strong stable family relationships through community support and education. As part of a community, we offer our services to all single mothers. Age, Race, Religion, or Past is not an issue. Our goal is to provide them with the help and support they need to be the best caregivers and providers possible for their families.

Single Mothers Of Culture
Single Mothers Of Culture is a non for profit organization to assist single mothers and the youth on becoming economically self sufficient by supplying resources, services and encouragement. We have formed out youth group called S.M.O.C Social unit, which is a mentoring performing arts group. Our goal is to assist the youth with admiration to be assets to the community and not liabilities. Our Group represents Submissive, Mericiful, Obiedient and Confident young adults and youth for a better tommorrow and future.

Single Mothers Outreach
Single Mothers Outreach (SMO) is a non-profit organization based in Santa Clarita, California that empowers single parents and their children by providing hope, support, and resources so that families can become self-sustaining. Most of our clients come to us in a state of emotional or financial crisis: they have lost their job; are about to be evicted; or are in shock from the unexpected death or divorce of their spouse. We aim to meet their short-term needs, but more importantly work to address the long-term issues that will create financial and familial stability and sustainability.

With the figures being so high, of 82.6% of all custodial parents being single, I figured we could all use a little help.










Stop This Roller-Coaster I Want an Education

Single mom have the burden of providing for their family. Most of these moms don't have the education needed to back them up. No, they are stuck with one, two, and yes, sometimes three minimum wage jobs.

They don't get to have the luxury of sending their kids off to school. Instead, they are the first ones to leave, hoping their child understands the need to get to school and then hoping those children get there safely.

Most women do not have the confidence in themselves to think they can handle the extra weight of getting a higher degree. They don't even know where to start. These single moms are in survival mode.

So to the mothers out there who are just surviving, read this

As for me, I have been going to school for the past six years trying to earn a bachelor's. It hasn't been easy with two boys and no job. Money was always tight as a child growing up with a single mom and six siblings and I have never known a different life when money wasn't tight. I lived on campus, in the family housing, I get work study grants so money I do earn doesnt effect state benefits. I buy books carefully and use computers that are provide on campus. I graduate this fall. I have not regreted my time in school. It wasnt ideal. It was hard work. But it was worth it. And if I compared it to other single moms lives who have chosen not to get an education I would say my life while in school was easier then working two jobs and just scraping by. See how you can get started on your education here