Frequently Asked Questions
The MOMS Club® is the only international support group specifically for at-home mothers. We believe that staying home to raise our children is a fulfilling full-time job. In fact, we think it is the most important job any mother can choose.
Societal emphasis for mothers, especialy previously full-time working women/mothers is to return to work as soon as possible after the birth of their children. Easy enough to say in theory, but we believe there should be more options available to mothers! If returning to work is a mother's ambition, we are happy for her and support her decision!
However, studies have shown that most mothers would rather stay home and care for their own children, which of course, is how our organization sprang to life. We believe that all mothers should choose for themselves the path that is right for them.
Unfortunately, the media, government and society in general, continue to pressure mothers to go back to work (quickly), thereby generally forcing them to leave their child/ren in the care of others during the day. The media, in particular, continues to emphasize the rights and problems of working mothers -- while ignoring altogether the mother who stays home.
They don't understand that our challenges -- although different -- are just as real as those of the working mother! We're isolated and without a "job title" other than the snubbed, SAHM. Often, our finances are very tight due to the dependence upon one income, which limits our social outting/excursion options. And we get little moral support from society for our decision to make the sacrifices necessary to stay home with our children.
The MOMS Club® was designed specifically to help stay-at-home mothers overcome those challenges. We not only accept your chosen profession (staying home to raise your children), we applaud it!
Likely you have some questions about the group; how it works, who can get involved, etc. Hopefully the Q&A below will help to quickly answer those questions. However, should you have other questions or concerns that are not answered below, please feel free to contact us through our CONTACT page.
Is there a fee to join your MOMS Club(R)?
Yes. Our dues are $20/year and are renewed annually on your club anniversary date. The fees cover the Chapter's annual International MOMS Club(R) dues and other administrative expenses to keep our chapter going. If paying these dues is too much of a financial burden for you, please contact the Club and we can try to help you.
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Are my kids welcome at MOMS Club(R) events?
Of course! Other than our MOMS Night Out (MNO) events, which we try to keep exclusively to Mothers Only, we try to plan events that appeal to a wide range of ages and skills for our kiddos.
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Can I try out MOMS Club(R) before deciding to join?
Absolutely! Interested moms (or caregivers) can attend two events before deciding to join. We do ask that one of these events be a Montly Meeting. This gives you the opportunity to meet as many members as possible as well as having the chance to meet our board members in person to answer any further questions or concerns you may have about our group.
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So, what do I get with my membership?
You will receive a monthly newsletter and an invite to connect online with our group through our closed/private groups on Meetup.com and Facebook. Joining either one or both of these online forums will help keep you up-to-date with current and future planned events. The biggest bonus being, of course, that you will have the opportunity to meet a wonderful group of mothers who understand EXACTLY what you are going through.
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Do I have to be a SAHM to participate?
We have mothers that work full and part-time, as well as caregivers of mothers who are part of the group. While we do plan weekend and evening events from time-to-time, the majority of our events and activities take place during the day, Monday - Friday.
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Do I HAVE to attend a certain number of events?
No. We ask that you try to make it to at least the Montly Meeting and one other event each month, but we understand that life can get in the way. You can attend as many or as few events as fits your schedule. We believe, however, that the more events you attend, themore you will get to know other members and get more out of your membership in our club.
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How do I know if I am in your Club's boundaries?
The main borders for our Chapter are: East of Mueschke; South of FM 2920; West of Telge/ Huffmeister; and North of Hwy 290.
You may visit our Boundaries page for a visual map of our Chapter's boundaries.
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Is MOMS Club(R) a political or religious organization?
No.