Compassionate care
Trauma-informed support that meets mothers exactly where they are — without shame.
Nonprofit · Maternal recovery
A phenomenal birth begins with a steady hand to hold.
Positive Direction Foundation, Inc. walks alongside expectant mothers facing substance and alcohol use disorders — through the Positive Direction Model, an intervention built on dignity, education, and unwavering care.
94
Mothers supported
94%
Shortened length of stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
95
Births
12+ yrs
Of compassionate care
Our mission
Every mother deserves to be met with care, not judgment.
We exist because recovery and pregnancy don't have to be carried alone. Through education, clinical partnerships, and one-to-one guidance, we help mothers reclaim their story — and write a new chapter for their child.
Guided pathways
A clear, week-by-week roadmap toward a healthy birth and sustainable recovery in parenthood.
Phenomenal outcomes
Healthier babies, stronger mothers, and families that stay together through it all.
The Positive Direction Model®
An evidence-informed intervention, built around the mother.
01
Meet
First contact built on trust and confidentiality.
02
Map
Co-create a personalized prenatal & recovery plan.
03
Move
Weekly guidance, clinical care, and peer support.
04
Mother
Phenomenal birth experience and ongoing aftercare.
A mother's words
“They never once made me feel less than. They walked with me until my daughter was in my arms — and they're still walking with me today.”
— WNY Mother
Help us reach more mothersStay close
Letters from the foundation, a few times a year.
Mother stories, research notes from Dr. Moss, and quiet ways to help — no spam, ever.