We work to remove linguistic, cultural, and systemic barriers to care. Open to all caregivers across gender identities. Welcome to Afloat
Are you an immigrant parent or parent-to-be in Germany? Then you’re in the right place. Being a parent abroad is hard — and for immigrant families, it can feel especially isolating. Afloat is a non-profit organisation that offers resources and support groups to
not only help you navigate parenting in a new country, but to help you build the support system you deserve. provides support to immigrant mothers* across Germany — from pregnancy through every stage of motherhood. Our mission is to remove the linguistic, cultural, and societal barriers to finding quality mental health care and to provide immigrant mothers* with the support system they deserve. We are open 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 Services
Afloat is a non-profit organisation based in Heidelberg that provides both in-person and virtual, volunteer-led support groups to immigrant mothers* across Germany. We at Afloat recognize that not only will 1 in 7 mothers* experience a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD), but also that migrant mothers* suffer more frequently from PMADs. In response, we serve as an international coordinator for Postpartum Support International, providing information about PMADs so that immigrant moms* across Germany experiencing any adverse symptoms can connect to the resources they need. Our mom*-to-mom* and dad* peer support groups are safe spaces for immigrant parents* across Germany to make connections, share their experiences, and learn from one another. In line with our overarching mission, the goal of these groups is to ensure that mothers*, fathers*, and primary caretakers feel supported throughout their journey — from pregnancy through every stage of parenthood. Our Story
Our story began with Andrea Waisgluss, one mom* who decided other immigrant moms*’ perinatal experience in Germany had to be better than hers. This desire materialised in 2020 as a social initiative offering English and Spanish-speaking support groups to mothers* across Germany. Afloat was officially founded as a gemeinnütziger Verein in 2021.
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