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*All parenting resources listed have been reviewed so that unnecessary family separation via adoption is not pressured on clients who are vulnerable and/or in marginalized communities.
All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, County & City. National, State, and Regional links are verified annually with the latest verification date at the bottom of the page. County/City links are not verified annually due to volume. If you find that a County/City link is broken or a service is no longer available, please message the page so that it can be corrected for future use.
*Warning- Clicking on external links will open a new browser tab and send you to a website outside of The Family Preservation Project. The Family Preservation Project cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within other websites.
*Pregnancy related healthcare services can be found under Baby Care because these providers often offer parenting education and material support as well.
Healthcare
ATTENTION
Services are available for free to low-income patients. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Many service providers offer case management.
National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- low price medications- Blink Health
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- affordable medicines- CostPlus Drug Company
National- prescription discount card- Familywize
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- uninsured medication- Harbor Path
National- healthcare crowdfunding- Help Me Bounce
National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool
National- eyeglasses assistance- New Eyes
National- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx
National- vision care- One Sight
National- patient assistance programs- Rx Assist
National- prescription assistance- Rx Outreach
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
Statewide
Statewide- free clinics- Directory
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Regional
North Alabama- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) prescription assistance- Catholic Center of Concern
County/City
Dothan- Samaritan clinic- Love In Action Ministries
Gulf Shores- charitable pharmacy, durable medical equipment- Christian Service Center
Limestone County- prescription assistance- Community Action Partnership
Madison County- medical equipment- Christmas Charities Year Round
Madison County- prescription assistance- Community Action Partnership
Mobile- respite care- Waterfront Rescue Mission
Tuscaloosa- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) emergency prescription assistance- Catholic Social Services
Housing/
Shelter
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Listings range from emergency to permanent. Many providers offer additional services in conjunction with housing; including childcare, healthcare, etc. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed.
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- search sublets- Airbnb
National- CoAbode
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- rent relief program directory- iProperty Management
National- Low Income Apartments
National- Mercy Housing
National (located in North Carolina, but applicable to out-of-state pregnant college students) – (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) MiraVia
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- multiple rental platforms- RentPath
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
Statewide
Regional
East Central Alabama (domestic abuse)- Hope Harbour
Southeast Alabama (domestic abuse)- House of Ruth
County/City
Anniston- Joy Katherine Courtney House
Baldwin County- Good Counsel Homes
Birmingham- Firehouse Ministries
Birmingham- First Light Shelter
Birmingham- Jessie’s Place
Birmingham- Mary’s House
Birmingham- Pathways
Birmingham- Salvation Army
Birmingham- YWCA
Chelsea- Hannah Homes
Cullman- Harbor Haus
Dothan- Dothan Rescue Mission
Dothan- The Harbor
Fosters-Jean Browning Maternity Home
Guntersville- Marshall County Home Place
Huntsville- Crisis Services of North Alabama
Huntsville- Downtown Rescue Mission
Huntsville- New Futures, Inc.
Huntsville (maternity housing)- Riah Rose Home for Children
Huntsville- Salvation Army
Jasper- Daybreak Shelter
Madison County (domestic abuse)- Crisis Services of North Alabama
Mobile- Family Haven
Mobile- Family Promise
Mobile- Sybil H. Smith Family Village
Montgomery- Family Promise
Morgan County (domestic abuse)- Crisis Services of North Alabama
Pelham- Safe House
Tuscaloosa- Turning Point of West Alabama
Affordable Childcare
ATTENTION
Service providers range from national to local. Local listings have been searched by services including but not limited to: 24 hour care, extended hours, discounts, crisis nurseries, tuition assistance, scholarships, and sliding fees.
National
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- Childcare Co-Op- Komae
National- Momtrusted
National- emergency, sick child, postpartum, etc.- Nanny Poppinz
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- child care search- Tootris
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
National- child care search- Winnie
National- emergency child care- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- Alabama Head Start Association
Regional
Child Care Financial Assistance- Family Guidance Center
County/City
Dothan- 24 hours- Kiddie Kastle
Florence- 24 hours- Amy’s Child Care Services
Huntsville- 24 hours- Brightstar Care
Huntsville- extended hours- EMI Childcare Center
Huntsville- extended hours- Just 4 The Kids Daycare
Huntsville- extended hours- Kidtowne
Huntsville- sliding scale, scholarship- YMCA
Madison- extended hours- Kidtowne
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
HUD (Guaranteed-Income Programs, Rent Assistance, etc.)
LIHWAP (water assistance)
Baby Care
ATTENTION
Most Crisis/Resource Pregnancy Centers will encourage and refer for adoption. Please do your research before accepting or pursuing adoption materials. Adoption is a lifelong commitment to grief. Visit the Voices and Education pages on the website for more accurate information. A permanent solution should not be applied to a temporary problem.
National
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternal and perinatal service provider search- Bornbir
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America
National- cloth diapers- Jake’s Diapers
National- baby care package- Little Llamas USA
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- diaper savings program- Pampers
National- parenting education, virtual services- Parents as Teachers
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- car seat distribution directory- Safe Convertible Car Seats
National- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) family preservation assistance- Safe Families for Children
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
National- car seat trade-in events- Target Brands, Inc.
National (ages 13-23)- family support programs- Teen Mother Choices
National- cloth diapers- The Cloth Option
National- parental leave grant- The Mom Economy
Statewide
Statewide (Auburn University and University of Alabama students)- housing, material support, etc.- Baby Steps
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Regional
North Alabama- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) diapers, newborn gift packages- Catholic Center of Concern
County/City
Birmingham- diaper bank directory- Bundles Diaper Bank of Hope
Dothan- clothing closet- Westgate Church of Christ
Dothan- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) baby items, diapers, etc.- Wiregrass Hope Group
Fairhope- diapers, formula, bottles, etc.- Swaddling Clothes
Fayette County- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) diapers, maternity clothes, material assistance, parenting programs- Hope’s Choice of Alabama
Huntsville- cloth diaper lending program- A Nurturing Moment
Huntsville- parenting support- Family Services Center
Jasper- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) clothing closet, parenting classes, earn while you learn- PTRC of Jasper
Tuscaloosa-(refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) formula, diapers- Catholic Social Services
Tuscaloosa- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support, parenting education- Choices Pregnancy Clinic
Tuscaloosa- parenting support and education- Tuscaloosa’s One Place
Child Support
General Assistance
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Help may be available in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Services include: food and clothing assistance, car repair and donation, employment services, case management, rent and utility assistance, transportation, holiday assistance, school supplies, homeless prevention, etc.
National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National (must be nominated)- ages 3-16 mattresses, bed frames, bedding- A Hope to Dream
National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies
National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest
National- school supplies, food assistance, clothing, etc.- Assistance League
National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless
National- backpack food program- Blessings in a Backpack
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Heroes
National- poverty relief program- Circles USA
National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- school supply events- Eventbrite
National- scholarship database- Fastweb
National- backpack program- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Food Finder
National- food assistance directory- Food Not Bombs
National- food pantry directory- Food Pantries
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- job search- Glassdoor
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- job search- Indeed
National- on a budget meal plans- Kids Eat in Color
National- employment agency- Labor Finders
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- summer food finder- No Kid Hungry
National- workforce staffing- PeopleReady
National- trade clothing- Rehash
National- wireless service- SafeLink
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- food assistance for summer- Summer Food Rocks
National- food assistance- The Little Free Pantry
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- school supply events, rent assistance, etc.- United Way
National- food assistance database- Why Hunger
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Transportation Association
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- car sharing club- Zipcar
Regional
Coastal Alabama- food assistance directory- Feeding the Gulf
North Alabama- general assistance- Beltline Church of Christ
North Alabama-(refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) rent & utility assistance, clothing, emergency assistance, etc.- Catholic Center of Concern
North Alabama- food bank directory- Food Bank of North Alabama
Southeast Alabama- food bank directory- Wiregrass Area Food Bank
County/City
Albertville- food pantry- Marshall County Christian Services
Birmingham- daily meals- Firehouse Ministries
Birmingham- daily meals, clothing, laundry, etc.- Pathways
Birmingham- rent assistance, clothing, food, etc.- Salvation Army
Birmingham- daily meals- The Community Kitchens
Dothan- food pantry, financial assistance- Evergreen Presbyterian Church
Dothan- food pantry- First Church of the Nazarene
Dothan- clothing, food assistance, furniture, GED program, hot meals, etc.- Living Hope Community Outreach Center
Dothan- hygiene items, clothing, food assistance, etc.- Love In Action Ministries
Dothan- food assistance, clothing, utility & rent assistance, etc.- Southeast Alabama Baptist Association
Dothan- food bank, sack lunch program- The Ark
Dothan- food assistance, clothing, utility assistance, household items, etc.- The Episcopal Church of the Nativity
Dothan- job training, financial assistance, etc.- The Harbor
Dothan- food pantry, clothing closet- Westgate Church of Christ
Dothan- public transit- Wiregrass Transit Authority
Gulf Shores- utilities assistance, food pantry, summer food program, etc.- Christian Service Center
Harvest- food assistance- House of the Harvest
Houston County- public transit- Wiregrass Transit Authority
Huntsville- daily meals, laundry, showers, etc.- Downtown Rescue Mission
Huntsville- case management, showers, laundry, daily meals, etc.- First Stop
Huntsville- homeless outreach- Grateful Life Community Church
Huntsville- food pantry- Holmes Street UMC
Huntsville- general assistance, referrals- Huntsville Assistance Program and Clearing House
Huntsville- food bank- Manna House
Huntsville- general assistance, food & clothing assistance- St. Paul’s UMC
Huntsville- daily meals, food boxes, clothing assistance, etc.- Salvation Army
Huntsville- car donation program, car repair- Wheels 4 Working
Jasper- limited financial assistance- Daybreak Shelter
Limestone County- emergency assistance- Community Action Partnership
Madison- food pantry- First Baptist Madison
Madison- food pantry, homeless ministry, family counseling- Good Shepherd UMC
Madison- food pantry- Madison Christian Church
Madison County- food pantry, oil change ministry, school supplies- Asbury Church
Madison County- job training, adult education, clothing assistance- Christian Women’s Job Corps
Madison County- clothing, holiday assistance, furniture, etc.- Christmas Charities Year Round
Madison County- emergency assistance- Community Action Partnership
Madison County- food pantry- St.Mark’s Food Pantry
Madison County- food pantry- Streams of Life Ministries
Mobile-(refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food, clothing, furniture, emergency assistance, etc.- Catholic Social Services
New Hope- food pantry, adult education- The Care Center
New Market- food pantry- New Market UMC
Tuscaloosa-(refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food pantry, financial assistance, clothing, etc.- Catholic Social Services
Support Groups
ATTENTION
All support groups listed are aimed to provide support in parenting. National organizations may provide local chapter listings.
National
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- Motherhood Redefined
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Peanut
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The Life of a Single Mom
Statewide
Regional
County/City
Dothan (fatherhood program)- Wiregrass Hope Group
Fayette County- Hope’s Choice of Alabama
Jasper (fatherhood program)- PRTC of Jasper
Tuscaloosa- Tuscaloosa’s One Place
I Don’t See My City
Don’t worry. There are resource links added to the website every day and it’s possible that your area has not been researched yet. If the administrator is not currently working on other projects, your city can be made a priority. Please contact the page here.
Putative Father Registry
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Putative Father Registry explained here.
Adoption Law/Revocation
ATTENTION
This page does not provide legal services or advice. Adoption law and revocation is listed as a courtesy. The page attempts to link to the latest adoption codes in the respective state. Laws can change. Verify your adoption laws and revocation timeframes before signing termination of your parental rights.
A consent or relinquishment may be taken at any time, except that once signed or confirmed, may be withdrawn within five days after birth or within five days after signing of the consent or relinquishment, whichever comes last.
Search Alabama.gov to verify.
End an Adoption Plan
If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator, revoking your legal consent to an adoption, or learning more about the adoption process and long-term effects, please contact Saving Our Sisters
Let Our Children Go seeks to restore those that have been wrongly separated from their families by providing assistance for reconnecting physically and emotionally. We also hope to offer aid and comfort to those whose family member passed on after separation.
Pay It Forward
If you have been a recipient of help, you know firsthand how essential volunteers and/or donations were to your success. Please consider volunteering for or donating to any of the vital organizations on this page.
Recommend a Service
Know a service applicable to moms and children in this state, but it’s not listed? Please share it by contacting the page: Here.
*This page does not provide legal advice
*Verified 9/23