MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) is a group that supports and encourages mothers of children ages 0 to kindergarten. MOPS is a relevant and caring network making moms better moms through trusted resources and relationships.

Description:
MOPS groups are communities that strive to meet the needs of every mom with children from birth through kindergarten. MOPS recognizes that urban, suburban, and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single, and married moms all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be. MOPS groups can help!

There are more than 3900 MOPS groups meeting across the United States and in 35 countries around the world. MOPS groups meet regularly to celebrate the joys of motherhood and to encourage each other through the challenges.

History:
Eight women. The number was small, but the need was great. The first MOPS meeting took place in February 1973 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. For two hours, while their children received care, these mothers talked, laughed, ate, passed a basket for childcare expenses, had a craft demonstration and ended with a short devotional. In this humble beginning, the seeds of the MOPS concept and format were planted. Through friendship, creative outlets, and instruction, the women began to understand that "mothering matters." Today, the same needs for significance are met in much the same way in MOPS groups across the United States and around the world. MOPS has come a long way over the years, and continues to adapt to meet the various needs of moms today.

Contact person: Nadene Seymour, Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

1919 Wyatt Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 (See a map)

Web Site: http://MOPS.org

Directions:

Located at St. Paul Lutheran Church on the corner of Wyatt and Center St. Take Division St. to Center Street, east on Center Street to Wyatt. The church is on the corner.

Last updated on March 11, 2011