Village KitsA village for every stage
You don't need a baby to join a circle. Find your stage to see what your village can do for you, and what you can already give.
Considering
You're thinking about becoming a single mother by choice and want to hear from women who've done it.
What your circle gives you
- Advice nights with mothers who've been there
- Honest answers about money, work and support
- Someone to think out loud with
What you can give
- Your time: help with a babysitting evening
- Your skills: admin, cooking, driving
- Fresh energy to organise the circle
Kits for this stage
Trying
You've chosen a clinic or donor and you're in the middle of treatment or trying.
What your circle gives you
- Someone to come with you to appointments
- A place to talk about the two-week wait
- Experiences with clinics and donor banks
What you can give
- Babysitting: bank hours for later
- Lifts to and from appointments for others
- Listening to the next woman who's considering
Kits for this stage
Pregnant
Your baby is on the way. Time to plan who helps with what.
What your circle gives you
- A birth partner and a backup
- A meal rota for the first six weeks
- A 3am phone number
What you can give
- Your banked babysitting hours still count
- Advice for women just starting out
Kits for this stage
Baby & toddler
The first years. Sleep is short and help matters most.
What your circle gives you
- Babysitting swaps for a free evening
- Sleep shifts: someone takes the early morning
- Emergency backup if you're ill
What you can give
- Sit for others when you can
- Share hand-me-downs and what you've learned
Kits for this stage
Growing up
Kindergarten, school and beyond. The village shifts from survival to everyday life.
What your circle gives you
- School runs and holiday cover
- Shared meals and weekends
- Maybe a shared home
What you can give
- Mentor new mothers in the circle
- Host advice nights