Types of MOPS Groups
Classic MOPS
A Classic MOPS group is chartered through a local church or Christian Ministry, and often has a Leadership Team made up of 8 key positions, although many groups start with only 2 or 3 leaders. Our MOPS groups vary in size from 10 to 75 women. Classic MOPS groups usually meet twice a month during school terms, and provide childcare through the MOPPETS program.
Teen MOPS
MOPS Australia would like to provide a faith based, non-judgmental environment where teen mums can come together for support and encouragement. In Teen MOPS, the teaching, activities and friendships are all focused on the very distinct needs of teenage mums. Teen MOPS helps teen mums become more self-sufficient, confident, mature, giving and self-aware young women. Teen MOPS groups can meet in public schools or community centres, as well as in churches, and meet twice a month for teaching and/or activities. All meetings encourage young mothers to voice their frustrations, fears and joys while their children are well taken care of in the MOPPETS program. (The Leadership Team of a Teen MOPS group are usually women who are not mothers of preschoolers.)
MOPS Next
Have you chosen to be a full-time or part-time SAHM while your kids are at school? Then MOPS Next is for you! While there are many groups for mothers with young children, very few groups cater for mums with school aged kids. Get together with other mums through MOPS Next.