Moms Embracing a New Direction (MEND) is a 10-week program for noncustodial moms that provides education, resources, and support for regaining time with their child(ren).
This program is for women who are experiencing challenges with:
Participant Spotlight: Erin’s Story
Through the MEND program, Erin learned how to better present herself in court and practice emotional regulation—two crucial skills in her fight to regain custody. She embraced a growth mindset, identified the valuable role she plays in her children’s lives, and understands that change is possible with perseverance, support, and community.
Erin has progressed from having no contact with her children to regaining full custody.
Each step forward is a testament to her resilience and the support she acquired through MEND.
Words from some of our most recent graduates:
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Interested in enrolling in MEND?
Either fill out the form below, or contact Jessica Wells:
Jessica@FirstThings.org | 423.362.2056
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MEND is entirely funded by family foundations and private donors. If you are interested in becoming a supporter of this program, please consider giving a gift through the form below, or click here to contact us.
This project was supported by Grant # 15PJDP-23-GG-00760-FAMI awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice. All reports and products may be required to display the OJJDP logo on the cover (or other location) with the agreement of OJJDP. OJJDP defines publications as any planned, written, visual or sound materials substantively based on the project, formally prepared by the award recipient for dissemination to the public.
