Love Changes Lives
Madison* was an organized and confident single mother, working diligently in her 26-year career in hospitality, when a mental health crisis interrupted her life and disrupted all her plans. While managing her life as a mom and hospitality worker, Madison experienced an extremely traumatic event and began to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), leading to a significant decline in her mental health.
The mental health crisis caused Madison’s life to derail, but she was still determined to protect her children during the instability. She sought help and resources but was waitlisted to receive this vital support. After four weeks of waiting, hoping help would come, a One More Child staff member showed up at her door and told her, “We have a home for your family.”
Our team helped Madison and her children get established in the Single Moms residential program. This 12-month program offers a path to self-sufficiency for single moms in need by providing housing, mentorship, financial and educational assistance, parenting and life skills classes, community support, and spiritual guidance.
In this program, Madison was able to focus on getting her life on a productive and positive path, while ensuring her children were protected and safe. She raised her credit score by over 200 points in just 10 months, paid off all her debt, got involved in her community and her children’s schools, and started trauma therapy. Her children also received services that set them up for a journey of healing and a brighter future.
More than anything, Madison expressed her gratitude for experiencing the love of God through One More Child. Madison shared, “[The One More Child team] loved me, listened to my children, and saw me as a valuable person, worthy of wonderful things.”
“[The One More Child team] loved me, listened to my children, and saw me as a valuable person, worthy of wonderful things.”
Experiencing this kind of love changed the course of Madison’s life.
According to Madison, she and her family are now “walking in faith,” and she wants to use the support she’s received to help other mothers who are going through similar struggles. Madison’s future is no longer plagued by uncertainty, anxiety, and anguish; her future is now defined by stability, peace, and joy found in Jesus Christ.
*Name and photo changed for privacy.
Building Brighter Futures
One More Child’s Single Moms program exists to bring hope and possibility to single moms experiencing hardship as they fight to provide for their children. We help single moms embark on a path to self-sufficiency through tangible support, emotional and professional guidance, and spiritual encouragement.
Through our 12-month residential program, single moms work to set goals with the guidance of dedicated and supportive staff, while living in a comfortable, stable residential setting. Last fiscal year, our Single Moms program provided 32,786 days of care, with 86% of moms successfully completing the program, and 100% of moms saving 30% of their income. Connect with our team to learn more about our residential program.
32,786
days of care provided
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moms saved 30% of their income
One More Child also offers Single Moms Community Programs—a 10-week program with specialized curriculum to help single moms develop essential skills in parenting, finances, and spiritual growth. Community Programs are led by a team of church volunteers with support from One More Child staff. Each church partner receives training and instruction from expert One More Child staff, equipping the team to lead the program and serve single moms in their community.
Make a Difference in the Lives of Single Moms
You can make an impact in the lives of single moms and their children TODAY! Get involved with our Single Moms ministry through mentorship, launching a Community Program, or financial giving.