Our Purpose
Access to affordable, quality childcare can be a tremendous stumbling block for a young woman who is experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and is, quite often, a determining factor in whether or not she will choose life for her baby.
The purpose of Moms of Courage is to connect young women with dependable, Christian childcare, making it affordable for them through grants, and enabling them to provide for their families and continue to pursue their dreams and plans for the future.
Our Mission
We glorify God by connecting courageous moms to childcare solutions and other vital resources.
Our Founder’s Story
Hi! I’m Amy Butler. In 2001 I was a student at Texas A&M University. I had already been there for several years, taking the scenic route—changing majors a few times, and even taking time off here and there. Graduation was finally in sight when I discovered I was pregnant.
I was not in a relationship at the time and I wasn’t sure what to do. I was worried about what my parents would say because I had been raised in a relatively strict Christian home. I didn’t know how I was going to be able to afford to keep the baby and finish college. I never really considered abortion because I didn’t believe that was what God wanted for me and my baby.
I knew adoption could be a loving way to go. I considered it briefly, but I knew that I wanted to be a mom someday. I also knew there was no guarantee I’d ever have this opportunity again. I decided to keep my baby, trusting that God would provide for us. I didn’t know how, but I knew that He would.
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When I told my parents, I was shocked by the acceptance and grace that I received not only from them but also from my church. My parents encouraged me to come back home, but I was pretty certain that if I paused again, I might never finish my degree. I decided we would stay in College Station, and I would work part time while finishing my degree as a part-time student. I was able to take a heavier load of classes while pregnant to minimize what would be remaining after the baby came.
Sure enough, God provided for my daughter and me in a number of ways. My boss and professors were amazingly supportive. They all allowed me to bring Katy to class and to work for the first several months of her life. My church threw me a baby shower with everything I could’ve asked for. Coworkers and friends offered to babysit while I went to class, which was extremely helpful. I even had friends who would babysit on Saturdays so I could still go to Aggie football games!
After graduation, I moved back to Dallas and my parents took care of Katy while I worked. Later I shared a house with my sister and she watched her while I worked. A few months later, I met the man who would become my husband. We got married when Katy was seven. Not long after that, I was able to quit my job and be a full-time mom to Katy and two more beautiful kids that my husband and I had together.
Fast forward to 2017. I was praying for other moms in the situation that I was in years before, unexpectedly pregnant. I was praying that God would give them the courage to choose life and provide for them like He provided for me. I remember in that prayer, I kind of casually said, “God, if you could do it for me, you could do it for anybody, right?” And the weird thing was, I really felt like he answered me.
It was almost as if He said, “Well, yes, I can, but are you ready for this? You never had to pay for childcare.”
That was really an epiphany for me. I realized how blessed I was in that regard. It’s true! I never had to pay for childcare! Such a tremendous expense, childcare can be an overwhelming obstacle for many single working women. That thought led to Moms of Courage, through which I desire to inspire moms to trust God and choose to parent their babies. Their pregnancies might take them by surprise. However, they do want to parent; they do want to take responsibility. But the need for childcare is real and can seem insurmountable. We want to come alongside these courageous moms to help them work through their situations, providing assistance so they and their children can thrive.