M.O.R.E. is a community-based support program designed to empower mothers and caregivers through connection, healing, peer support, advocacy, and access to critical resources.

Our mission is to empower mothers and caregivers by fostering connection, promoting healing, strengthening families, and bridging the gap to essential resources so that no mother or caregiver feels alone in her journey.

A note from Maria Torres, Founder of M.O.R.E.

I am in the process of becoming a Certified Life Coach, which will further strengthen my ability to support mothers and caregivers with goal setting, personal growth, empowerment, self-sufficiency, and navigating major life transitions.

I look forward to incorporating these additional skills into the continued growth and development of M.O.R.E.

Contact Maria at maria.torres@openskycs.org

Who We Support

M.O.R.E. recognizes that mothers and caregivers face many different challenges, and sometimes they simply need a safe place where they can be heard, understood, and connected to the right support.

The program supports mothers and caregivers who may be:

  • Impacted by gun violence, community violence, or other forms of community trauma
  • Grieving the loss of a child, family member, or loved one due to violence or other traumatic circumstances
  • Supporting parents who youths are gang-affiliated, at risk of gang involvement, or involved in other high-risk situations
  • Trying to navigate community safety concerns involving their children or family
  • Pregnant and in recovery or seeking recovery support
  • Experiencing the postpartum period while maintaining or working toward recovery
  • In need of recovery resources, peer support, or connections to additional substance-use services
  • Experiencing stress, grief, isolation, family challenges, or a lack of a strong support system
  • Navigating housing instability or homelessness
  • In need of assistance connecting to behavioral health or mental health resources
  • Looking for parenting, family, youth, or community-based resources
  • Navigating difficult life transitions and looking for encouragement, understanding, and guidance
  • Seeking a supportive community of other mothers and caregivers who may understand their experiences

Our Services

Friday Walk-In Support

Every Friday from
10:00 AM–2:00 PM at 199 Chandler St. Worcester, MA

Monthly Support Groups

Guided conversations focused on healing, empowerment, resilience, and shared experiences in a safe and confidential environment

Healing Groups

Offered in person at 199 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA and through hybrid options when appropriate

Peer Support & Connection

Opportunities for mothers and caregivers to build meaningful relationships with others who understand similar experiences

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support

Connections and peer support for pregnant and postpartum mothers, including those navigating recovery

Recovery Support & Navigation

Connections to appropriate recovery services and additional supports based on individual needs

Support for Mothers of High-Risk Youth

Guidance, peer support, and resource connections for mothers and caregivers whose children may be gang-affiliated, at risk of gang involvement, or experiencing other high-risk circumstances

Resource Navigation

Assistance accessing housing support, mental health services, youth services, recovery resources, community programs, and other identified needs.

Advocacy & Empowerment

Helping mothers identify their goals, understand available resources, strengthen self-advocacy skills, and take steps toward greater stability

Ongoing Open Sky Support

Connections to additional Open Sky programs and individualized supports when appropriate.

Why MORE Matters

Supporting a mother means supporting an entire family.

Many mothers and caregivers are navigating complex challenges while continuing to care for their children and families. Some are grieving, recovering from trauma, working toward recovery, experiencing pregnancy or postpartum changes, facing housing instability, or trying to protect and support children involved in high-risk situations.

M.O.R.E. provides a space where mothers and caregivers do not have to navigate these experiences alone. Through peer connection, healing, empowerment, advocacy, and access to resources, we work to strengthen mothers so they can continue strengthening their families.

When mothers heal, families become stronger.

When families become stronger, our communities become stronger.