FAQs

Who is Soloma for?

Single mothers navigating housing alone. Whether you're starting to think about a move, own a home you'd consider sharing, or want to explore co-renting as an option down the line.

Is this for divorced, widowed, or never married mothers specifically?

All of the above. If you're raising children alone for any reason, Soloma is for you.

Is this open to mothers outside the US?
Right now, our resources are US based. We're building with a global community in mind and plan to expand as we grow. Let us know where you're located when you join, so we can plan ahead.

How is this different from finding a place via Facebook group or WhatsApp?
Community groups help you find each other. But that's a great first step. Soloma is what comes after: a structured process that matches you on housing and childcare compatibility, verifies both families, and gives you frameworks to move forward with confidence, so your job is simply deciding if the match is right.

What does co-renting actually look like?
Typically, single-mom families share a larger home or apartment, each with their own bedroom(s) for themselves, their kids, a shared common space, household costs, and childcare. We'll walk you through different models (shared lease, sublease, etc.) once you're matched, so you can choose what fits.

How do I know my children are safe?
Safety is critical to how we're building Soloma. Every family will go through an identity and reference verification process before introductions happen via confirmed identity and at least one reference from someone who knows them in a parenting or community context. We're actively building and testing this process now.

Additionally, after every first meeting both families are requested to leave a brief note visible only to Soloma, in order for us to build a trust history over time for safety and accountability.

What if we move in and things don't work out?
Sharing a home is a real commitment, and like any living arrangement, it doesn't always go the distance. That's worth going in with eyes open, which is exactly why we front-load the hard conversations before you sign anything.

Our co-renting starter pack gives both families a shared framework to align on upfront. For example, finances, routines, expectations, and what happens if circumstances change. The more you agree on before you move in, the better equipped you are to handle what comes after.

Once you're in your home, Soloma isn't able to mediate disputes or enforce lease arrangements between families as that sits outside what we do. What we can do is make sure you go in prepared with the right structure, the right expectations, and a plan agreeable to both parties before any legally binding commitments.

I'm not ready to talk to anyone yet. Can I just observe?
Yes. Joining the waitlist doesn't commit you to anything beyond being open to a future conversation. We'll share resources either way, whether or not you ever co-rent.

What if I join and change my mind while still on the waitlist?
Nothing. No pressure, no follow-up guilt. You can unsubscribe whenever you want.

Will there be a cost?
Honestly, we're still working that out. At this time we're free as we work with single mothers to determine what a cost model, if needed, could look like. Down the line we may consider a small fee on a pay-what-you-can structure, but we're committed to finding grant funded ways for Soloma to function so that cost never becomes the reason someone can't access support here.

When does it launch?

We're building now and matching begins as our community grows. Joining the waitlist puts you in the priority pool, and helps us shape Soloma into a powerful resource through your feedback.