Sounds incredible doesn't it? You've decided to take time out from the paid workforce to be with your children. You're happy with your decision, yet at times you feel as if
you're "home alone" Perhaps you are struggling with a sense of isolation, loss of identity, financial insecurity, or guilt over not being able "to do it all. Be assured you are Not
"home alone" nor are you alone in your feelings.
Welcome to F.E.M.A.L.E.
(Formerly Employed Mothers at the Leading Edge) Meeting Schedule:
1st Wednesday of the month (Informal meeting) - 7:30 pm at the Hanson House 3rd Wednesday of the month (Formal meeting)- 7:30 pm at the Hanson House  Please call Karyn at (908) 272-2471 for more information
FEMALE
is a not-for-profit organization for women who have left the paid workforce to raise their children at home. It is an organization for all women dealing with the transitions between paid employment and
at home motherhood. FEMALE is about respecting, supporting and advocating for CHOICE
in how one combines working and parenting.
FEMALE Offers: SUPPORT
and encouragement to parents experiencing the difficulties sometimes involved with the choice to remain at home. We share information to help maximize personal growth and happiness during a woman's at-home years.
ADVOCACY - FEMALE advocates educating and motivating business and government to
address the needs of families by supporting improved and expanded childcare options and family-friendly work options (i.e. job-sharing, flex time). NEWSLETTER
- All members receive a national newsletter which includes personal accounts of life at home, survival techniques, book reviews, news from around the country regarding
work/family issues, political and environmental issues and much more! LOCAL MEMBERSHIP
- FEMALE is the only national at-home mothers' organization to offer local chapters. Chapter involvement provides a core group of women with whom to share friendship, concerns, and a sense of community.
Many chapters offer:
- Regular meetings
- Topical discussion groups
- Book discussions
- Guest speakers
- Playgroups
- Mom's night-out activities
- Mom 'n' Tot activities
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