Support Services for
Single Mothers

Emerge Mothers Academy was founded in as a 501(c)(3) in 2012 to provide support services to single mothers. Founders Becca Erickson and Judy Krueger are a mother-daughter team who both have lived experience as single moms. Knowing both the challenges presented in solo-parenting and the powerful difference that a supportive community can make, Emerge Mothers Academy was born. Emerge Mothers Academy believes in coming alongside single mothers and offering practical, comprehensive intervention and resources. Their mission is to equip single mother with the resources to emerge as confident women and caring moms.

In 2013, Emerge Mothers Academy served 19 single mothers. Mothers received services in parenting classes, job readiness support, and mental health support. Emerge Mothers Academy has since matured into a multi-service nonprofit. Services include; work-preparation, social services, counseling, financial literacy education, parenting classes, mentoring, and a micro-loan grant program. Emerge Mothers Academy is continuing to grow and expanding service sites throughout the Twin Cities. In 2020, Emerge Mothers Academy joined a charity collaborative, Center of Belonging, where Emerge Mothers Academy now holds its headquarters.