The M.O.M.S. (Maternal Or Material Services) program was developed in 1992 to assist pregnant women and mothers of young children who are in need of baby furniture and equipment.

The program is offered free of charge and consists of three, one-on-one, sessions with a counselor.  Your counselor will make herself fully available to help you learn new information about how to best fulfill your role as a mom, as well as provide a comfortable forum in which you can get answers to your questions.

All of the baby furniture and equipment available through this program has been kindly donated by friends of the Center.

What kind of baby items are available through M.O.M.S.?

• Car Seat
• Stroller
• Crib
• Bassinet
• High Chair
• Carrier
• Changing Table
• Swing
• Bouncer Chair
• Bathtub
• Diaper Pail
• Playpen

Our ability to provide you with baby equipment and other items is made possible through the kindness of those who donate to the Center.  Therefore, our inventory varies from time to time.  All items are not available at all times.  We will do our best to provide you with items you need the most, at the time of your last M.O.M.S. session.

Baby clothing (up to size 18 months) and diapers are available, as we have them, to anyone in need.

What are the requirements of the M.O.M.S. program?

• Program participants must be either in the third trimester of pregnancy, or already have young children.
   
• You must complete all three sessions with your counselor before you will be eligible to receive any baby furniture or equipment.  Sessions last an average of forty-five minutes.
   
• Appointments are to be scheduled for three weeks in a row.  If an appointment cannot be kept, you must call to cancel and reschedule or you will forfeit your eligibility.
   
• If the delivery of your baby interferes with an appointment, you should resume appointments as soon after your baby's birth as possible.
   
• A contract, agreeing to program requirements, must be signed on your first M.O.M.S. visit.

What will we talk about in my M.O.M.S. sessions?

The format for your M.O.M.S. sessions will be tailored to fit your individual needs and will include discussion and/or video instruction.  You and your counselor can choose from several different topics including:

• Labor and Delivery
• Growth and Development
• Safety Issues
• Teen/Single Parenting
• Relationships
• Goal Setting
• Decision Making
• Parenting Skills
• Baby Care Basics
• Spiritual Issues
• Finances and Budgeting

If you have any questions, or would like to go through the M.O.M.S. program, call the Care Net Pregnancy Information Center of Berkley to make your first appointment at 248-545-6411.

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