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 national mission is based on the following core beliefs:

• 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.
• All the work mothers do – whether paid or unpaid - has social and economic value.
• All women deserve recognition and support for their right to choose if and how to com- bine parenting and paid employment.
• 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.
• Mothers have the right to fulfill their caregiving responsibilities without incurring social and economic penalties.
• The transitions women make into and through motherhood are challenging and can be difficult.
• Together, mothers are powerful.

  "As mothers, parenting is our first priority, but our own personal
  identities should not be our last priority."

  - Laura Owens, co-founder of the
  Orlando Area Chapter

  Why are we unique?
  Mothers & More is a bit unique in that it does address the issues of many types of women. As a result, we attract mothers in all stages of transitions in their life. This is one of the most exciting aspects of this group. Our chapter is comprised of many women with different interests and needs. As we grow, more and more women will come together with similar interests and share their experiences.

  With your input and support, we will provide an organization that meets your needs. We’ll build the group to your “specifications”; we only need to hear from you, and to have your support. The ultimate goal is to expand the chapter locally, and through sub-leaders throughout Central Florida, so other women who believe in Mothers & More’s mission may have the opportunity to get involved in this incredible organization.

  • Connect with other women. Become involved with opportunities for like-minded women to network with one another.
  • Get on-going support and share information. Share ideas and information on how to maximize one’s personal growth and happiness during the stay at home years or while working to combine family and career.
  • Become involved and grow. You are invited to become involved in the wide range of volunteer opportunities within our organization at a local and/or national level.
  • Enjoy a night out, or meet other moms while your children enjoy playing together. Playgroups , group outings, holiday parties, monthly moms night out, quarterly couples night out, monthly meetings (without children) that include: discussions, speakers, special events, information tables, etc., stay at home/working/workforce re-entry support, monthly and bi-monthly newsletters, volunteer opportunities, community involvement, and much more……

Whether you need time for yourself, to meet other moms, opportunities for personal growth, support in career/family choices and transitions, or to find more activities for your children…….Mothers & More is here for you!