MomsBloom is a nonprofit that connects families with compassionate, trained community members during the early weeks of life with a new baby.

We offer two types of support:

In-home support pairs your family with a trained volunteer who visits weekly to help with newborn care, light household tasks, sibling support, and emotional encouragement during the first 12 weeks.

Peer navigation support connects you with a trained peer who offers one-on-one conversation, guidance, and help navigating resources, questions, and the emotional weight of early parenting.

Both services are free and designed to meet you where you are—whether you need practical help, someone to talk things through with, or both.

MomsBloom is for anyone caring for a newborn and adjusting to life in those early weeks and months.

We offer in-home support during pregnancy and through the first 12 weeks after birth, providing hands-on help and encouragement as you settle into life with your baby.

Our peer navigation support is available throughout the first year, offering one-on-one conversation, guidance, and connection to resources as questions, challenges, and transitions come up over time.

That includes first-time parents, experienced parents, single parents, foster and adoptive parents, grandparents stepping into caregiving, and LGBTQ+ families.

You don’t have to be in crisis to reach out. Some families need practical help. Some need someone to talk things through with. Some need both.

If you’re caring for a baby and live in our service area (Kent County), MomsBloom is here for you.

In-home support is available to families living in Kent County with a baby under 12 weeks old (adjusted for prematurity). You can sign up during pregnancy or after your baby is born.

Peer navigation support is available to families in Kent County throughout the first year after birth.

There is no income requirement and no insurance needed for either service. If you’re unsure whether you qualify, reach out. We’re happy to talk it through with you.

For our Peer Navigation Services, you can submit an interest form anytime during pregnancy and up to a year after your baby's birth. For In-Home Services, we recommend you complete an interest form during the second trimester of your pregnancy or up to 12 weeks postpartum.

A trained volunteer is matched with your family for up to 12 weeks. They visit once a week for about 2–3 hours and can help with:
• newborn and sibling care
• light housework (laundry, dishes, pickup)
• meal prep
• emotional support and reassurance
• connection to community resources
• giving you time for rest and simple self-care
Volunteers are there to support you, not to replace paid care.

Volunteers can’t:
• babysit without a family member present
• drive or ride with you
• bring prepared food or groceries
• provide medical advice or diagnosis
They also won’t teach parenting classes or act as medical professionals.

Families often stay in touch with their in-home volunteer if they choose. Our staff and volunteers also help you create a sustainable support plan, and we can connect you with community partners or our Peer Navigation program for longer-term help.

Peer navigation connects you with a trained peer who has lived experience and can walk with you through early parenting challenges. Think of it as a conversation with someone who’s been there and can help you make sense of next steps, resources, and decisions.

In-home support focuses on practical, hands-on help with baby care and day-to-day life. Peer navigation is about guided conversation, emotional grounding, shared experience, and help connecting to resources, both before giving birth and after. It’s less about what we do in your home and more about walking with you through choices and questions.

It’s offered by trained peers who have been through similar experiences and have had additional preparation to support others without giving medical advice.

Yes. Many families use both.

In-home support offers practical, hands-on help in your home, while peer navigation focuses on conversation, guidance, and helping you think through next steps and resources. When enrolling in both services, families can expect to receive Peer Navigation support prior to In-Home services and again after In-Home services conclud, based on your needs and availability.

Our team will help you decide what combination makes the most sense for your family and season.

Yes. Families pay nothing for support. MomsBloom is funded through donors, community funding, and local millage support.

Yes. Every volunteer completes training and a background check before visiting families. Our staff also offer ongoing support and additional training throughout the year.