Our Story

Motherhood is a full-time job. Tender honors the strength, perseverance, and love that goes into caretaking. Our work is guided by the families we serve and rooted in dignity.

 
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We know that even with the appropriate resources and support motherhood can be immensely difficult.

Tender was founded in 2020 by Jaycina Almond, a young Black mother, she became a single mom at 20 years old - which has informed the work we are doing.