SHIELD MAIDENS
is a fierce not-for-profit forged in sisterhood, arming single mums with strength, support, and the fire to reclaim their power and rewrite their sagas.
Our Battle Cry
Shield Maidens is a fierce sisterhood, empowering single mums to face life’s challenges with strength and solidarity. These women are warriors, unyielding in their dedication to their children and community. The charity provides vital support like emotional assistance, health resources, financial guidance, and legal advocacy, ensuring every member has the tools to thrive.
Like the legendary Shield Maidens of old, these mothers forge their own paths with courage. Through parenting guidance, peer mentorship, and networking, Shield Maidens fosters shared wisdom and growth. Social activities and respite opportunities help members recharge and form lasting bonds. United by resilience, these women face every battle knowing they’re never alone.
Shield Maidens is a battle cry.. a place where every single mum finds strength, support, and belonging.
Message from our Founder
My name is Caity Romeo, a single mum of two beautiful daughters.
I know firsthand the strength it takes to rebuild your life from the ground up. My journey began in the depths of a difficult divorce, a time of heartbreak, uncertainty, and fear. Like so many women, I found myself standing at the edge of everything I once knew, forced to start again not just for myself, but for my children.
With a keen interest in psychology and a lifelong passion for helping women in crisis, I began to see that my own pain had a purpose. I saw a desperate need for a space where single mums could feel truly seen, supported, and empowered. Not just to survive, but to rise.
Shield Maidens was born from that fire. It’s a sisterhood forged in courage, compassion, and fierce resilience. Every woman who walks through our doors carries a story of strength, even if she doesn’t feel it yet. Through shared wisdom, practical support, and unwavering solidarity, we remind one another that we are not broken.. we are becoming.
This charity is more than a support group. It’s a battle cry for every mother who’s ever felt alone, lost, or forgotten. It’s a place where vulnerability is honoured, healing is nurtured, and hope is reignited.
My mission is simple but powerful: to ensure no single mum ever walks her path without a shield, a sword, and a circle of sisters at her side.
Upcoming Events
August Support Group
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September Support Group
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Workshop
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You were never meant to fight alone.
Are you a single mum navigating heartbreak, stress, or simply holding it all together for your kids.. we see you. We are you.
We hold the shield when you need rest, and hand you the sword when you're ready to rise. Join our sisterhood and stay up to date with upcoming support group meetings and workshops.
FAQs
In 2025 Shield Maidens was officially formed, with a singular mission to address pressing issues Single Mums face on a day-to-day basis.
Emotional Support: Providing counseling and peer support groups to help single mothers navigate the emotional challenges of single parenthood.
Health and Wellness Resources: Offering information and programs focused on physical and mental well-being.
Financial Advice: Assisting with budgeting, financial planning, and accessing financial aid or subsidies.
Legal Advocacy: Providing guidance on legal matters, including custody, child support, and navigating the family law system.
Parenting Guidance: Offering workshops and resources to support effective parenting strategies.
Peer Mentorship and Networking: Creating opportunities for single mothers to connect, share experiences, and support each other.
Social Activities and Respite: Organizing events and providing respite care to allow single mothers time to recharge.
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Many single mums face urgent needs: housing insecurity, legal battles, financial hardship, or emotional burnout.
Your donation can help provide emergency funds, legal advice, food support, or access to safe shelter during times of crisis.
Please contact us and we will give you further instructions on how to donate.
Please see our events section for upcoming dates and locations for support group meetings and workshops.
YES! Please email us at shieldmaidens.singlemums@gmail.com
Amazing! Email us at shieldmaidens.singlemums@gmail.com
