Raising children is the most important job a parent can have, but it is also the most difficult.
The U.S. Surgeon General has issued an advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents emphasizing a growing national crisis: parents are facing unprecedented mental health challenges, which directly affect their ability to nurture and support their children. An alarming 41% of parents reported daily stress so severe they struggle to function.
Economic instability, lack of affordable childcare, social isolation, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are driving parental stress to alarming levels. This stress doesn’t just affect parents—it impacts their ability to care for their children, jeopardizing their children's development, health, and future well-being.
Parents in our community are struggling.
You can help.
Parenting is sacred work, and supporting parents is the first step in protecting children and strengthening families. A donation from you today will connect families with emergency resources, parent education, and crisis support to help them overcome challenges and give their children the bright futures they deserve.