OUR STORY

Kinship & Home began from lived experience — from being inside homes during moments of transition and seeing how much care, coordination, and unseen labour it takes to hold daily life together.

Again and again, the same pattern appeared: when life shifts — a new baby, changing work demands, caregiving responsibilities, or periods of overwhelm — support becomes fragmented. Care is often treated as something to outsource in pieces, rather than something that lives inside relationships, homes, and rhythms.

Kinship & Home was created to respond to that gap.

At its core, it is rooted in the belief that care belongs in everyday life — not as an emergency measure, not as a luxury, and not as a one-size-fits-all service. Care is relational. It is practical. It adapts as needs change.

This work sits at the intersection of family care, home support, nourishment, and coordination. It recognizes that supporting a household is rarely about a single task — it’s about how systems, routines, relationships, and capacity interact.

Kinship & Home offers in-home support for families during periods of transition, alongside a wider network of trusted practitioners and resources — what we call The Village. Some families need hands-on care. Others need guidance, connection, or clarity around what support would actually help. Often, it’s a combination.

Rather than imposing a model of what care should look like, Kinship & Home responds to what is actually happening — meeting families where they are, and building support around real lives, not idealized ones.

Kinship & Home exists to make care visible, coordinated, and sustainable — so families are not carrying everything alone.

What We Offer

Support is relational, responsive, and shaped around the needs of each home — not a fixed formula or one-size-fits-all approach.

  • Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.

  • Continuous support through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. This care focuses on emotional holding, physical recovery, infant feeding support, and helping families settle into life after birth.

  • Thoughtful meal preparation designed to support rest and daily rhythms during times of transition. Services include menu planning, in-home cooking or delivery, and nourishment tailored to postpartum and family needs.

  • Practical support that helps homes function more smoothly during periods of change. This includes house management, organization, and systems that support care, routines, and day-to-day logistics.

Our Process

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Listen First.

We begin by understanding what is actually happening in your home and where support feels most needed. This allows care to be shaped around real life, not assumptions.

Build Thoughtfully.

Support is designed with intention — considering your family’s rhythms, stage of life, and capacity. Care may be short-term or ongoing, and adjusts as needs evolve.

Collaborate openly.

Care is collaborative and transparent, with open communication throughout. Decisions are made together, with respect for autonomy and context.

Adapt as needed.

As circumstances shift, support can change with you — whether that means adjusting services, deepening care, or connecting with additional resources through the wider network.

  • "I hired overnight postpartum support through Kinship and Home. I worked with Monisha, and she is very warm-hearted woman and exceptional Doula. Her calming energy is contagious. From the first time she cared for our baby overnight, I felt at ease, and I learned quite a bit about how to tend to my newborn’s needs and cues, let alone ways to console him. We are so grateful to have her support and trust you will find the same!”

    Sidwell Family

  • "I highly recommend Monisha from Kinship and Home to parents and could not shout her name louder from the rooftops! Having to invite someone new into your home during the transitional fourth trimester (and admist the pandemic) can be a nerve wracking process for parents, but Monisha completely put our minds at ease as soon as she stepped through the doors. Monisha has a very gentle and compassionate spirit, so I never have to worry knowing my child is in loving hands. What our family also especially appreciates is her flexibility and respect of various parenting methods, as Monisha always ensures parents are comfortable and on the same page with caregiving practices. She has been so helpful in creating a more calm environment and alleviating stress for our family. She’s an absolute gem for postpartum families!"

    Wang Family

  • "We were so appreciative for connecting with Monisha as we brought our little one into the world, from labour and delivery, and navigating the postpartum world, she was a constant source of knowledge with a kind and calming presence. Always accessible by text, call if we had any questions, and always on time and ready to jump in and help however she was needed. The wisdom and her presence that she provided us with was invaluable. We’d definitely recommend Monisha and would certainly have her as an integral part of our birth-postpartum team again!"

    Sohi Family

  • “Kinship & Home helped stabilize our household during a high-stress period while my partner was undergoing surgery. Support included resetting common areas, organizing baby supplies, meal preparation, managing laundry, coordinating household routines, and anticipating daily needs. Our home felt functional again, which allowed us to focus on our children instead of constantly putting out fires.”

    Bausback Family

  • “As a first-time mom, having overnight postpartum support through Kinship & Home made an enormous difference. Care included attentive overnight newborn support, guidance around feeds and settling, and on-call availability as we adjusted to life with a newborn. Kinship & Home also supported us during travel to San Diego, helping with packing, unpacking, maintaining routines, and providing hands-on care during transitions. Knowing support was available both overnight and while traveling allowed us to rest, feel confident, and move through the postpartum period with far less stress.”

    Dame Family

  • “As a busy family of five, Kinship & Home provided ongoing nourishment support that made a noticeable difference in our week-to-week life. Support included planning and preparing family dinners, frozen meals, baked goods, and snack boxes for the kids, all prepped twice a week. Meals and snacks were organized for easy access, which helped mornings and school days run more smoothly. Having consistent, reliable nourishment support reduced daily stress, saved time, and ensured our family was eating well without constant planning or last-minute decisions.”

    Lewis Family