Peer Support

Having a child certainly changes your life. You might find it hard to find time for yourself or even have a conversation with another adult. The good news is that there are ways to connect with other parents to share lived experiences, laugh, and feel as though you are not the only one going through the trials and tribulations of parenthood.

Local Resources

Brown Mamas is an an online and in-person community for moms in the Pittsburgh region. Brown Mamas was founded on the idea that Black moms need Black moms.

Single Mom Defined rewrites society’s narrative about Black single moms and creates an inclusive, supportive space for all single moms. In person, Single Mom Defined connects mothers to resources, advocacy opportunities, and each other through various in-person activities, such as solo mom meet ups, writing workshops, moms night outings, family events and more. Online, Single Mom Defined is a top destination for guidance on single parenting, featuring personal essays and articles on raising children, money management, health and wellness, co-parenting, and much more. Visit their comprehensive resource directory here: https://directory.singlemomdefined.com/