MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers.
Mothers of Preschoolers means every mother with children from birth to kindergarten, not just women whose children attend preschool. MOPS exists to meet the needs of every mom – urban, suburban, and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single, and married moms – moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be! We also encourage expectant mothers to attend a MOPS group. MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy to kindergarten are foundational in the mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs.
What You Can Expect at a MOPS Meeting
Community: MOPS provides an open, caring, and accepting atmosphere where women can come together to share this important season of life.
Mentoring: Mature women listen, encourage, and offer information and perspectives gained through experience.
Discussion: The intimate and accepting atmosphere of a small group offers moms a chance to share their successes, failures, questions, and concerns. It is during these times that a mom realizes that she is not alone, and lifelong friendships are formed.
Teaching: Topics presented at MOPS meetings celebrate motherhood and meet a mom's unique needs during this season of life.
Creative Activities: Through creative projects and presentations, women are encouraged to experience the sense of accomplishment that comes with trying and finishing new things.
MOPPETS: Children, ages birth through Kindergarten, are cared for in a program called MOPPETS, where they experience love in an age-appropriate setting. Nursing infants are also welcome to stay with mom during the MOPS meetings.
Fees
There is a one-time MOPS International registration fee of $24.95* payable to FCC. We charge $30 per quarter, which covers childcare, crafts, speaker fees, and other necessary expenditures. First time visitors can come to their first meeting for free. Scholarships are available.
*The MOPS International fee automatically registers you with MOPS International, as well as the “MOPS to Mom Connection.” For more information, visit the MOPS website at www.mops.org.
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