When Liz, her husband and son first moved to Franklin six years ago, she knew only one other family. She quickly realized how lonely her days were as a stay-at-home mother of a toddler especially when the only other mom she knew worked full-time. 
Liz did her research and discovered the local chapter of the MOMS Club of Franklin, MA North which became her lifesaver. She was meeting new friends, filling her son's and her own time with activities and really feeling connected to her new community. Her new relationships were put to the test when she became pregnant and was put on 8 weeks of bedrest. The MOMS Club was right there with meals, emotional support and babysitting help.
The MOMS Club began back in California in 1983 when a stay-at-home mom saw the need to connect with other mothers in a similar situation. The website indicates that there are many chapters around the country and although the meetings are loosely based, the clubs subscribe to four basic goals:
- To provide a support group for mothers who choose to stay at home to raise their children
- To provide a forum for topics of interest to mothers
- To help children in the community
- To perform at least one service project yearly helping needy children
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If you are a newcomer to Franklin, MA or have been here awhile, maybe the MOMS Club could provide just the support and friendship you have been seeking...