a soft place to land
parents need support. the nest is here to help.
Nearly half of parents (48%) say their daily stress feels completely overwhelming (U.S. Surgeon General, 2025). Two out of three (66%) feel lonely in parenting, and almost 40% say they have no one to turn to for help (Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center & SSRS, 2024)
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This takes a real toll. Seven out of ten parents (71%) report emotional distress such as stress, anxiety, depression, or loneliness (RAPID Survey Project, 2025). Decades of studies show that when parents don’t have support, their mental health suffers, their resilience fades, and family life becomes heavier (APA, 2022; NIH, 2021)
7/10
parents report emotional distress
40%
of children enter kindergarden already behind
Why this matters for children and communities
When parents struggle, children feel it too. Research shows a parent’s mental health directly shapes a child’s emotional and behavioral well-being (Cordts et al., 2020). Without support, children’s brain development, learning, and self-regulation can be disrupted (Harvard Center on the Developing Child, 2016)
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The impact shows up in schools: 40% of children enter kindergarten already behind, and most of them never catch up (University of Florida Lastinger Center, 2022). Strained parents mean strained kids and over time, strained communities
WHY PARENTS CAN'T GET HELP
It's not that parents don't want support
It's that the system is broken
THE NEST: A SOFT PLACE TO LAND
Parent's don't just need crisis services. They need everyday support.
That's where The Nest comes in.
We've built a community-rooted model that removes the red tape and opens the door:
At The Nest, families don’t need a doctor’s referral, insurance, or a long wait
You can just show up once, come every week, bring a friend, or drop in
WHY THIS WORKS
THE BOTTOM LINE
Without support, parents are left overwhelmed and alone.
With support, stress lightens, mental health improves, children thrive, and communities grow stronger
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The Nest is that support:
Simple, local, welcoming, and free of barriers
A true soft place to land
DONATE
Your support means families in our community can find comfort in support groups, parents can walk through doors knowing they are not alone, and caregivers can access resources that bring real relief both in everyday life and difficult times - all at no cost with no red tape
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Your gift makes an immediate and lasting difference
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Parents need a village now. Help us build it
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We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of community