Frequently Asked Questions

Fort Collins Mothers' Centeris a relaxed place, without formal orientations for new people. It is a common occurrence for people to learn about Mothers' Center simply by jumping right in, but we recognize that people often need some basic questions answered.

What is Mothers' Center?

Practically speaking, Mothers' Center is a group of mothers who come together to learn, to receive and give support to one another, and to provide activities for ourselves and other parents. Each activity is selected because someone in the group is interested in it and because we believe it will appeal to others.

How does Mothers' Center support itself?

We are a volunteer organization. Most of the operation funds for Mothers' Center come from membership fees, fundraising, grants, and the fees that are charged for some programs.

Tell me about committees

Mothers' Center is organized into committees that deal with various aspects of operation. The Steering Committee, the principal guiding force of Mothers' Center, is comprised of representatives from each committee and any interested parties. Committees include Childcare, Finance, Fundraising, Membership, Newsletter, Programming, and Public Relations. Volunteers are always welcome in all of these groups.

Where do Mothers' Center events take place?

Mothers' Center uses the facilities of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 1200 South Taft Hill Road ; however, we are not affiliated with any religious, educational, or social service organization. On occasion, events are held in other locations. Playgroups often meet in homes or public areas.

What does it mean to host an event?

The hostess or contact for each event coordinates the logistics of that event, including registration, childcare sign-up, physical setup and cleanup of the room, invitations to speakers, refreshments, and depending upon the type of event, facilitation of the discussions. If you host an event, you either pay the registration fee or childcare; the other is free to you. We appreciate all the help we can get, and this is a great position for new members.

How can I get involved in Mothers' Center?

You can get involved with Mothers' Center in two ways. First, simply attend one or more of the activities and events that interest you. This step will give you a practical taste of who we really are. You may attend by calling the contact person and registering for the program. Second, call any of the committee contacts. The ensuing conversation will provide you with information and hopefully a new friend.

Is it okay for my child to attend events?

Children are welcome at our events, with a few exceptions (such as adult evening events). In fact, some of the events are specifically designed for parents and children to attend together. Our childcare arrangements have been designed to help children learn to be a part of a group of their peers with an adult other than their parents. Specific childcare guidelines and costs are outlined on our website.

Where is Room 5 in Mothers' Center?

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