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Welcome to Afloat e.V.

Registered Non-Profit Organisation in Germany

Are you a parent or parent-to-be living in Germany, who is immigrant, international, or foreign and part of a multicultural and possibly multilingual family, away from home?

Then you’re in the right place.

Being a parent abroad is challenging. For families navigating life in a new country, especially those who are immigrant, international, multicultural, or multilingual, it can often feel isolating.

Afloat e.V. is a non-profit organisation that offers freely available resources and donation-based online and in-person peer-led support groups to not only help you navigate parenting in a new country, but to help you build a community and the support system you deserve.

We are inclusive to anyone who considers themselves a mother*, father*, or primary caretaker, regardless of gender identity or family structure. The gender asterisk * acknowledges that there is a wide range of gender identities beyond the binary.

Our Support Groups
 

Every Mom* & Dad* Deserve Support.

 

join our support grouPS

Moms* need moms*. Our virtual support groups are a great space to meet other moms*, let out your feelings, discover coping strategies, and connect to resources. Did you know that we also a dad’s* group? Click for more info.

mom’s* guide to mental health

Every mom* needs a helping hand. To help you discover what‘s out there, we’ve compiled a guide to highlight the kinds of mental health resources available to expecting and new moms* in Germany.

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“Being a migrant mom* is hard enough as it is. And finding support is even harder when you struggle with a language barrier. Within a week of contacting Afloat I was connected to local resources and can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you for guiding me towards that light.”
— Lora, mom* of 2 from Canada
 

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“As a new mother* navigating the challenges of postpartum life, balancing relationship shifts, career uncertainties, and the loneliness of being in a foreign country, finding this support group has been a true lifeline. The support from the incredible women in this group have made me feel seen, heard, and understood. The honest conversations and heartfelt advice have helped me embrace this journey with more confidence and less isolation. I’m deeply grateful for this space where I feel welcomed and connected.”
— Mothers* Story Circle Participant
 

What’s on at Afloat e.V. ?

Movement helps. We know that. But no one talks about how hard it is to get to the movement when you’re in the middle of PMADs and motherhood*. So let’s simplify. Roll your shoulders while your baby plays. Put on a 10-minute yoga video a
A couple of years ago Afloat went looking for something to support the many (many!) folks in our groups and community who shared how much they were struggling with negative thought patterns and unhelpful behaviors born out of a lack of time and energ
Motherhood can be beautiful, messy, overwhelming, and everything in between — and when you’re a neurodivergent mom, the journey can feel even more complex. Many of us juggle parenting while navigating sensory needs, executive function cha
Hello Everyone! We hope the Summer Break (a little longer for our group, since we meet at the very end of the month) brought rest and reprieve. We understand with everything going on in the world that people may still feel pressure and because of tha
We’re Back, Dads*! 🍂 Summer break is behind us, the air already feels like fall, and it’s the perfect time to reconnect. Afloat Fathers* Group is starting up again — with a new rhythm! 📅 We now meet on the last Thursday of every
We're starting our next 6 week-long virtual support group for foreign moms in Germany on Wednesdays from October 1st-November 5th from 11:30-12:30 CET. Come to connect with other moms and share/learn about others' experiences on various aspects of m
You wake up already tired. What’s for breakfast? Where’s the missing shoe? Who needs a clean nappy, a snack, a form signed? Can I shower before bringing the kid to Kita? Do I answer that message or soothe the crying? Is this tantrum
For many moms with ADHD or on the autism spectrum, the back-to-school season isn’t just about new beginnings — it’s a storm of schedules, forms, noises, and expectations. While other parents might see “fresh starts,” we
As the person behind Afloat’s calendar and planning and also facilitating… I’ll be honest, it’s really hard not to know who’s coming. We’re a small team, and we put love into preparing every session. Sometimes i
Sometimes, even a kind space can feel hard to step into. And yet, something inside you clicked when you signed up. We get it. You signed up… and then the moment came, and you froze. The baby wouldn’t nap. Dinner wasn’t ready. Yo