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![]() ![]() "The Mothers' Center has impacted my life in many ways but none is so obvious as the fact that it has helped me grow as a person and as a mom."
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Accomplishments 1975
Mothers involved in research project open the doors of the first Mothers' Center in Hicksville, NY as a place where mothers can be informed and supported in the important work of mothering. 1980
First Mothers' Center conference held at Adelphi University 1984
Appearance on the Phil Donohue Show and feature article in Parents kick-start the development of centers all over the country. 1986
Collaboration with YWCA of the USA brings Mothers' Center training and programs to local YWs. 1991
Mothers' Center network grows beyond scope of Family Service Association and forms independent national non-profit organization, the National Association of Mothers' Centers (NAMC). 1996
NAMC holds its first annual Work and Family Life Conference 1997
NAMC creates cross cultural leadership program for mothers and their 11-13 year old daughters that strengthens their relationship at a critical time. 1998
NAMC develops Mothers Make a Difference! program for teen mothers and women in emergency and transitional housing. 1999
Mothers' Center endorses the grass roots efforts of the Million Mom March for sensible gun laws to be held on Mothers' Day 2000. 1999
NAMC launches The New Neighborhood© , a worksite support program for parents 2001
NAMC chosen as Organization of the Year by the Long Island Women's Agenda. 2002
Author Ann Crittenden and NAMC launch the MOTHERS (Mothers Ought to Have Equal Rights) initiative.
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