Parenting & Child Development 🌿

Support in raising confident, healthy children

• EarlyON Child and Family Centres – Free Ontario-wide programs for children 0-6

• Roots of Empathy – Building emotional intelligence in children

• Zero to Three – Tips and tools for early development

• Ontario Autism Program – Government-funded autism supports

Black Maternal Health & Wellness 💜

Prioritizing your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing

• Black Health Alliance – Advocacy and community health services

• Mino Care – Culturally centered maternal care and digital health platform for Black mothers in Canada

• The WOMB Vaughan – Holistic wellness for mothers

• Black Doulas Canada – Birth support from culturally competent doulas

• TAIBU Community Health Centre – Black-focused primary care

• Black Female Therapists (Canada Directory) – Searchable list of Black female therapists in Canada

• Healing in Colour – Directory of BIPOC therapists in Canada

• Black Mental Health Canada – Resources and directory for Black therapists and mental health professionals

• Midwives Collective of Toronto – Inclusive midwifery care with a focus on equity

• Community Midwives of Toronto – Multilingual and culturally respectful midwifery team

• Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA) – Advocacy and education (includes midwives of color resources)

Community & Connection 🤝

Sisterhood and support spaces

• Mamas Connect Support Network – Join our WhatsApp and local events

• Black Moms Connection – Canada-wide parenting community

Career, Education & Business 💼

Upskilling, entrepreneurship, and financial empowerment

• YWCA Toronto – Employment services, training programs, and women's support

• Rise Asset Development – Loans and support for entrepreneurs with mental health experiences

• BBPA Side Hustle Academy – Free Black business workshops

• Google Digital Garage – Free online learning in digital skills

• Future Skills Centre Canada – Career tools for the future economy

Housing, Food & Family Support 🏡

Help for your family’s basic needs and stability

• Black Food Sovereignty Toronto – Food justice initiatives

• Daily Bread Food Bank – Find local food programs

• Toronto Child Care Subsidy – Financial support for child care

• Jane Finch Community Legal Services – Free legal services

• Women’s Habitat Etobicoke – Shelter and support for moms and children

Self-Care, Rest & Joy 🧘🏾‍♀️

Because you deserve softness and soul care

• Black Women in Motion – Wellness & leadership for Black women

• Therapy for Black Girls – Mental health support (includes Canadian providers)

• The Nap Ministry – Rest as resistance

• Glamping Hub Canada – Retreat-style escapes in nature

Kids' Activities & Enrichment 🎨

Creativity, connection, and culture for your children

• Toronto Public Library – Storytimes, coding clubs, and more

• Art Starts – Community arts programs

• 4YE Academy – Afrocentric STEM & youth programming

• Toronto Parks & Rec – Free & low-cost programs

• Black Creek Pioneer Village – Interactive history and nature learning

Books, Podcasts & Media by Black Moms 📚

Stories and voices that reflect your motherhood journey

• You Gonna Be Okay by Jodie Patterson

• Sisters in Loss Podcast – Pregnancy loss and healing

• The Mom Room Podcast – Parenthood with real talk (featuring Black mom guests)

• Chrissie's Couch YouTube – Life, family, and personal growth

• @blackmomsblog, @raisingcultures, @melaninmotherhood – Instagram inspiration