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National Single Moms' Day
Challenging systemic narratives and advocating for family preservation.
The Origins of Single Moms' Day
Initiated by advocacy groups like TRACK in 2011, Single Moms' Day was established on May 11th—strategically held on the same date as the government's official "Adoption Day". This calendar overlap directly challenges the societal normalization of baby relinquishment, shifting the focus toward empowering mothers to keep and raise their own children.
Core Missions
Through international conferences, academic research presentations, and physical campaigns, Single Moms' Day works to achieve several strategic milestones:
- Reducing Stigma: Reshaping cultural perceptions about single parents and non-traditional family units.
- Policy Changes: Pushing for robust state financial welfare and legal enforcement of child support.
- Structural Accountability: Deconstructing the systemic "push factors" (like minimal state funding and social isolation) that force unwed mothers to choose adoption.