African American Mothers

Sometimes It Takes a Village to Raise a Child!

Sister Friends Tallahassee is a FREE program that connects pregnant African American women (Little Sisters) to female community volunteers (Sister Friends). Our volunteers are dedicated to providing culturally sensitive social support during pregnancy and postpartum.

Many soon-to-be mothers feel great responsibility during and after their pregnancies. From the physical changes to the emotional rollercoaster of hormones, pregnancy can bring up many unexpected challenges. It can lead a woman to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and unsupported. But you don’t have to feel this way, our Sister Friends are here to be with you at every step in your pregnancy and parenting journey!

Enrollment Information

Little Sister - Information & Application

To qualify for enrollment as a Little Sister, you need to:

  • Be pregnant at the time of enrollment.
  • Communicate with your “Sister Friend.” regularly, at a minimum weekly.
  • Be willing to share your appointment dates and times with your volunteer Sister Friend.

*All information shared with your “Big Sister” and the Program Manager will be kept confidential. All staff and volunteers are expected to comply with
HIPAA regulations.

Interested in becoming a Little Sister?

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Sister Friends Volunteer – Information & Application

The Sister Friends are volunteers who provide support to their Little Sisters during the pregnancy and throughout the baby’s 1st year of life. Support may include assessing Little Sister’s needs, helping to make sure she attends medical appointments and connecting the Little Sister with community resources if needed. Most importantly, Sister Friends become an important part in the lives of their Little Sisters to help them have a healthy pregnancy and in supporting them in the first year of their baby’s life.

Sister Friends’ time commitment is a minimum of 10 hours per month for up to 18 months.

 

Enrollment of Volunteers (Sister Friends):

  • Apply as a Sister Friends volunteer and be accepted as a volunteer.
  • Pass a Level Two background check.
  • Participate in Sister Friends program orientation.
  • Participate in Little Sister-Sister Friend match-up events.
  • Serve as the Sister Friend to one Little Sister during their pregnancy up until their baby reaches their 1st birthday.
  • Agree to attend Sister Friends trainings and work with the Sister Friends Program Coordinator.
  • Agree to participate in Sister Friends events (example: Baby Showers).

Thank you for your interest in Sister Friends. Click the button below to complete the confidential online application.

Complete the Application