The extended family for the twenty-first-century!
Parenthood-The Circus
MomsBloom is excited to announce Parenthood–The Circus. After the success of last year's event, Motherhood-The Journey, we will be chronicling the adventure of parenthood. The different acts and performances that we all go through each day (both kids and parents). The event will be held at the BEAUTIFUL East Grand Rapids Performing Arts Center. Mark your calendars for Friday, November 5! More details to come, along with online ticket sales.
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MomsBloom knows how exhausted and overwhelmed parents can feel after the birth of a baby. Today, with so many families geographically dispersed or away at work mothers (and fathers) often do not get the help they need. MomsBloom was born to bring volunteers and families together to provide physical and emotional support to any family with a newborn - free of charge. MomsBloom is the extended family for the twenty-first-century!
When MomsBloom receives a request for service, we match one of our skilled volunteers based on the family's needs. The mother may need help with simple things like preparing a meal, reading a story to a sibling or simply rocking the baby so mom can shower and rest. No task is too small, but it makes a big difference in the life of the family and the community as a whole. The happier and more stable a family, the healthier our community becomes.
In-Home Services:
- Nonjudgmental support and companionship
- Promotion of parent-infant bonding
- Emotional and physical recovery from birth
- Newborn care
- Meal preparation and light household tasks
- Connection to community resources
- Infant feeding support
- Care for siblings
- Parent education
- Soothing and coping skills
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News/Updates
Nearly 1 in 5 families are affected by some form of PPD. You are not alone, you are not to blame, you will recover with proper help. Click to see the proclamation (PDF).
MomsBloom is awarded grant from Jenny's Light to support Flourishing Families program.
The mission of Jenny's Light is to improve and save lives by increasing awareness of all perinatal mood disorders, including postpartum depression.
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