Empowering Single Mothers. Strengthening Families. Transforming Communities.
The Osborne Foundation works to empower single mothers through access to justice, educational opportunity, family restoration, and supportive resources that help create stronger futures for mothers and their children.
Questions? Text (205) 721-8318 · Birmingham, Alabama
Ready to Build a Stronger Future?
Apply for the Osborne Foundation's 8-Week Mother Empowerment Cohort.
An 8-week, grant-funded program helping eligible single mothers navigate legal resources, pursue educational and career opportunities, strengthen family stability, and build a practical plan for moving forward.
PROTECT. EDUCATE. RESTORE.
Application Required
Accepted participants receive grant-funded participation at no cost.
Every mother deserves the opportunity to build a better future.
The Osborne Foundation believes that every single mother deserves access to justice, educational opportunity, and the support needed to build a stable future for her family.
We work to address barriers that can prevent single mothers and their families from achieving stability and opportunity. Through legal advocacy, educational advancement, restorative initiatives, and community partnerships, the Foundation seeks to connect mothers with meaningful resources and pathways forward.
Learn About Our MissionWho We Serve
The Osborne Foundation serves single mothers in Birmingham, Jefferson County, and surrounding Central Alabama communities. Our work is designed around the needs of single mothers and their children.
Priority may be given to mothers experiencing barriers involving:
- Legal challenges
- Family instability
- Housing concerns
- Financial hardship
- Educational barriers
- Employment or career advancement
- Domestic violence-related circumstances
- Family conflict
- Access to opportunity and supportive resources
Our Three Pillars of Impact
Every mother's situation is different. Our three pillars let us meet legal, educational, and family needs together rather than in isolation.
PROTECT.
Legal Advocacy & Justice Services
We help connect single mothers with information, resources, advocacy, and appropriate legal-service pathways when legal challenges affect their families, housing, safety, stability, or future.
Possible areas of support include:
- Family-related legal issues
- Child support information
- Custody-related resources
- Housing-related legal resources
- Domestic violence resources
- Know Your Rights education
- Referrals and community partnerships
EDUCATE.
Educational Advancement & Scholarship Services
Education can create a pathway to greater stability and opportunity. The Osborne Foundation supports educational advancement by helping eligible single mothers pursue GED programs, trade certifications, career credentials, and higher education opportunities.
Potential educational support includes:
- Scholarships
- GED advancement
- Career certifications
- Trade education
- Higher education
- Educational resources
- Opportunity navigation
RESTORE.
Restorative Justice & Family Restoration
Restoration focuses on helping families move forward from instability, conflict, and difficult circumstances through supportive resources, education, referrals, and community-based approaches.
Focus areas include:
- Family stability
- Conflict resolution
- Supportive resources
- Family-centered programming
- Community connections
- Restoration and empowerment
Why Choose The Osborne Foundation?
A single-mother-centered approach built on comprehensive support, trusted partnerships, and long-term stability.
Comprehensive Support
We approach the challenges facing single mothers from multiple perspectives, recognizing that legal, educational, family, and economic barriers can overlap.
Personalized Guidance
We seek to connect mothers with information and resources that reflect their individual circumstances.
Educational Opportunities
We believe education can provide a pathway toward greater independence and long-term stability.
Trusted Partnerships
We work toward meaningful relationships with community organizations, professionals, educational institutions, and service providers.
Family-Centered Approach
Our work considers the well-being of mothers and their children.
Lasting Impact
Our goal is not simply to address an immediate problem, but to help create pathways toward long-term stability and opportunity.
Programs built around real barriers
Legal services and advocacy, scholarship and education support, and family restoration — each designed to connect mothers with practical next steps.
Legal Services & Advocacy
Information, advocacy, referrals, and Know Your Rights education for mothers facing legal challenges affecting family, housing, and safety.
Scholarship & Education Support
Support for GED advancement, trade and career credentials, and higher education pathways for eligible single mothers.
Family Restoration & Support
Family-centered, restorative approaches that help families move forward from instability and conflict.
Measured by outcomes, not activity
The Foundation is committed to responsible stewardship, meaningful community partnerships, measurable outcomes, and transparent communication about the work we undertake.
Protection
Access to legal information, resources, advocacy, and referrals.
Education
Educational advancement, scholarships, credentials, and career pathways.
Restoration
Family stability, supportive resources, restoration, and community connection.
Empowerment
Helping mothers develop greater stability, opportunity, and confidence for their families.
Help Us Create Lasting Change
There are four clear ways to strengthen opportunity for single mothers in Central Alabama.
Donate
Your support helps strengthen programs and expand opportunities for single mothers and their families.
Donate NowVolunteer
Share your time, professional skills, knowledge, or community connections to help advance the mission.
Volunteer With UsCommunity Partner
Organizations and professionals can help expand access to resources, education, advocacy, and services.
Become a PartnerCorporate Sponsor
Businesses can support the Foundation through sponsorships, community investment, and employee engagement.
Become a SponsorSupport the Mission
Your contribution helps The Osborne Foundation protect rights, expand educational opportunities, restore families, and empower single mothers across Central Alabama.
We are here to listen
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Birmingham, Alabama
Submit an InquiryImportant Notice
Information provided by The Osborne Foundation and on this website is for general informational and resource purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. The Foundation does not provide emergency services through this website.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For domestic violence support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233.