I'm 23 and trying to find a way to get and keep my mind on the goals in my life , where do you find suppport?

I graduated 7 yrs ago and Im now 23 and I'm a single mother of 2. They have a great father that helps with them but Ive been in search of the support I need tohelp me nd keep my life on the right path to complete my goals, (thus including my desire to go ack to school), how and where can you find a true friend that can help be your backbone to a better life?