
LIFE AT THE NEW BEGINNINGS
Here at The New Beginnings we are centered around helping single mothers not only survive, but to thrive in all areas of their lives. We provide a safe environment to grow and overcome obstacles that may hinder spiritual growth and aspirations for more.
Housing
Each mother has her own 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. There is a $500 deposit fee to move in and a $300 monthly case management fee. The beautiful front and back yards are totally fenced in for children’s safety with a play area and a swing set. Each apartment is fully and beautifully furnished complete with all household needs including a washer and dryer.

Parenting
Weekly parenting sessions are held to equip our ladies with the tools to nurture their children at each stage of development and to guide and support the women in all areas of parenting.
Budgeting
Being a single mother often comes with some unique challenges, especially in the financial arena. After all, raising kids
doesn’t come cheap. According to the USDA, it costs $233,610 on average to raise a child to age 18.
Budgeting here is taught in real time. We help monitor the public assistance the ladies receive to ensure they are effectively
managing their resources. We want to make sure that our ladies do not lose sight of their goals while they are here.

Counseling
Some of our residents may come with issues of past trauma. When emotional issues are affecting the progress of moving forward to a healthier life, we will assist our ladies to get the help they need.
LEADING STRESS CAUSING FACTORS FOR SINGLE MOTHERS
We are astounded by the resilience and fortitude of single moms, who currently are raising 23 million children in the United
States alone. The route women take to single motherhood varies but parenting alone is physically and emotionally demanding.
For some single moms, it can take a toll on their mental health.
Every hour of every day, single moms rise to the occasion for their children, and they are doing an amazing job. Unfortunately,
many single moms do not like to ask for help and often do not even believe they need help.
For some single moms, stressors can pile up and lead to a mental health crisis. Some of the women who come to our site struggle with depression, anxiety disorders and PTSD. Sometimes they self-medicate with alcohol or drugs.

Spiritual Development
At The New Beginnings, we believe faith is a corner stone of who we are and why we exist. Equipping single home or residents with a Spiritual tool to fight the good fight is of the upmost importance. Below are some of the ways we do that here.

Mentorship
Each woman in the program is assigned a mentor who is like a friend, a coach, and a cheerleader. The mentor helps the women by answering questions, listening to frustrations, and being an encouragement.