WE CONNECT MOTHERS
WITH OTHER MOTHERS
Mission
To advocate for and empower isolated, at-risk mothers through innovative social interventions that change how society views them and provide them with the knowledge and capacity they need to be leaders, confident parents, and engaged citizens.
Vision
A Canada where all mothers and children achieve their highest potential and are actively engaged in their communities.
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Bright Beginnings: A Campaign to
Support Mothers and Children
Rebuilding Their Lives After Abuse
"Every child has the right to a safe and joyful childhood. Yet many children in Canada face unimaginable trauma. Our Safe Space for Early Learning Foundations (SELF) Program is here to change that. Through trauma-informed, play-based learning, we offer children living in second-stage shelters the opportunity to heal, grow, and prepare for a brighter future."
The Carol & Ron Slater Scholarship Fund
"With deep sadness, we share the news of the passing of Carol Slater, a true trailblazer in our community and the beloved founding board Chair of HIPPY Canada (now Mothers Matter Canada). Carol’s unwavering dedication and passion for helping vulnerable children and families have left an indelible mark on our nation."
When Mothers Thrive,
Children Flourish and
Communities Prosper
Since our inception, the Mothers Matter Centre has transformed over 60,000 lives. We helped more than 22,600 mothers gain new skills and abilities essential to strengthening mother-child relationships. This means their children and families were better prepared to get the most from their early school experiences.
Programs and Innovations
BOND TO LITERACY
Bond to Literacy is a 12-week early literacy program for low-income, disadvantaged families who struggle with issues that may prevent them from making a long-term commitment to the regular HIPPY curriculum. The program is designed to demand less of families while still providing learning tools and support.
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Adopt-a-Reader is a two-week literacy campaign where HIPPY families “adopt” non-HIPPY families from their community by guiding them through daily activities that focus on parent-child bonding through reading activities. The mother-to-mother community-centred approach allows the campaign to reach even the most isolated families.
SAFE-SPACE FOR AN EARLY
LEARNING FOUNDATION
The Safe-Space for an Early Learning Foundation (SELF) Project is an innovative pilot developed by the Mothers Matter Centre that launched in April 2022 and will continue until the end of March 2025. Through SELF, the MMC will adapt its flagship HIPPY program to serve mothers and their children living in second-stage transitional housing.
