
We want to be conscientious of the way we talk about moms. We believe, first and foremost, moms need to be listened to, taken care of, and supported in their health, mental well-being, and finances. It’s the reason we continue to fund necessary emergency requests and that our strategic planning efforts focus partly on maternal mental health. Our thought has always been that taking care of moms allows their baby and family to thrive and society as a whole to function better. In this current climate, we aim to be specific, sensitive, and careful about how we discuss our work. You may see a shift in our language as we ensure it reflects our mom-centric approach. Moms are not merely a vehicle for carrying and maintaining life– they are human beings who deserve a chance to prosper. A secondary result of our work is that by focusing on mothers, babies have opportunities their parents did not and ultimately become well-rounded members of the greater community.
We stand with women, we believe in women, we support women, and at Friends, we do our part to contribute to the health and safety of moms. Thank you for standing with moms as we support their dreams of a better life for themselves and their babies.