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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.
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*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 assistance- Good Rx
National- prescription assistance- 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
County/City
Dardenne Prairie- prescription assistance- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Grandview- prescription assistance- Grandview Assistance Porgram
Hannibal- prescription assistance, emergency medical- The Salvation Army
Kansas City- prescription assistance- Guadalupe Centers
Kansas City- medical, dental, mental health- Hope Faith Ministries
Kansas City- medical expense assistance- Redemptorist Social Services Center
Kansas City- mental health- ReStart Inc.
Lake St. Louis- medication assistance- First Step Back Home
Lee’s Summit- medical items- Lee’s Summit Social Services
St. Louis- (refers for adoption- please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) medicine assistance- St. Agatha Roman Catholic Polish Church
St. Louis- prescription assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Louis- prescription assistance- Third Baptist Church
St. Louis County- sliding scale- Affinia Healthcare
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 (age limits)- Covenant House
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- ICNA Relief
National- Low Income Apartments
National- Mercy Housing
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- multiple rental platforms- RentPath
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- housing locator- Socialserve
National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
Statewide
Regional
East Central Missouri- Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service
East Missouri (domestic abuse)- Lydia’s House
Kansas City Metro Area- Hillcrest Transitional Housing
St. Louis Metro Area- Beyond Housing
St. Louis Metro Area- The Salvation Army
St. Louis Metro Area- YWCA
West Central Missouri- West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
West Missouri- (refers for adoption- please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) Catholic Charities
County/City
Cass County (domestic abuse)- Hope Haven
Defiance (maternity home) (refers for adoption- please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) – Our Lady’s Inn
Hannibal- The Salvation Army
Independence- Mother’s Refuge
Jackson County- Hillcrest Transitional Housing
Johnson County- Johnson County Interfaith Hospitality Network
Kansas City- City Union Mission
Kansas City- Forest Avenue Family Shelter
Kansas City- Redemptorist Social Services Center
Kansas City- ReStart Inc.
Kansas City- River of Refuge
Kansas City (domestic abuse)- Rose Brooks Center
Kansas City- Sheffield Place
Lake St. Louis- First Step Back Home
Maryland Heights- Loaves and Fishes
Raytown- ICNA Relief
St. Charles County- LINC
St. Louis (age limits)- Almost Home
St. Louis- Circle of Light Associates
St. Louis- Cornerstone
St. Louis (age limits)- Covenant House
St. Louis- Gateway 180
St. Louis (winter shelter)- Grace and Peace Winter Shelter
St. Louis- Haven of Grace
St. Louis- Hope House
St. Louis- Housing Resource Center
St. Louis- Humanitri
St. Louis- Karen House
St. Louis (maternity home) (refers for adoption- please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) – Our Lady’s Inn
St. Louis- Peter & Paul Community Services
St. Louis- St. Francis Community Services
St. Louis (domestic violence)- Saint Martha’s Hall
St. Louis- St. Patrick Center
St. Louis- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Louis County- Room at the Inn
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- Mom Trusted
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- childcare solutions- Childcare Aware of Missouri
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Regional
St. Louis Metro Area- crisis nursery- St. Louis Crisis Nursery
County/City
Kansas City- 24 hours- Bare Essentials
Kansas City- Della Lamb Community Services
Kansas City- 24 hours- Endless Possibilities LLC
Kansas City- 24 hours- Over the Moon
Kansas City- 24 hours- The Kiddie Depot Learning Center
O’Fallon- extended hours- Just 4 Us Childcare & Learning Center
St. Charles- extended hours- Just 4 Us Childcare & Learning Center
St. Louis- Circle of Light Associates
St. Louis- Hope House Child Development Center
St. Louis- 24 hours/weekends- Kyddie Karnival
St. Louis- sliding scale- LifeWise STL
St. Louis- 24 hours- Til Sun Up
St. Louis- emergency/sick care- TLC Family Care
Webster Groves- scholarships- Webster Child Care Center
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
CHIP (MO HealthNet for Kids)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
LIHWAP (water assistance)
Missouri Work Assistance Program (MWA)
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 Experience 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- (some providers may refer for adoption//Please visit the Voices and Experience pages before pursuing adoption) maternal and perinatal service provider search- Bornbir
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
Naitonal- cloth diapers- Cloth for Every Bum
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- specialized virtual doula services- Love Above Doula Services
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- car seat distribution directory- Safe Convertible Car Seats
National- (Not all, but some locations may be affiliated with a national adoption entity. For transparency, please be advised. Please read Voices and Experience 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- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- in-home nurse visits- Nurses for Newborns
Statewide- car seat events- Safe Kids
Regional
St. Louis Area- parenting & safety education, material support- Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation
St. Louis Area- material support, family support- Helping Hand Me Downs
St. Louis Area- doula services- Jamaa Birth Village
St. Louis Area- diaper bank directory- St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
South Missouri- diaper assistance directory- Diaper Bank of the Ozarks
West Missouri- (refers for adoption- please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) parenting program- Catholic Charities
West Missouri- home visiting, material support- Easterseals Midwest
County/City
Cass County- diapers, training pants- Happy Bottoms
Clay County- diapers, training pants- Happy Bottoms
Hannibal- baby supplies- The Salvation Army
Hazelwood- (refers for adoption- please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) maternity clothes, baby starter pack- Birthright
Jackson County- diapers, training pants- Happy Bottoms
Jefferson County- newborn layettes- Feed My People
Lee’s Summit- diapers, material assistance- Lee’s Summit Social Services
Lexington- diapers, formula, bottles, etc.- Swaddling Clothes
Lincoln County- car seat safety & distribution- Lincoln County Health Department
O’Fallon- material support, parenting education- The Sparrow’s Nest
Osage Beach- diapers, formula, bottles, etc.- Swaddling Clothes
Platte County- diapers, training pants- Happy Bottoms
St. Charles County- postpartum doula & services- Elephant Baby
St. Louis- parenting education- Annie Malone Children & Family Services
St. Louis- (refers for adoption- please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) maternity clothes, baby starter pack- Birthright
St. Louis- car seats, baby safety program- Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation
St. Louis- parenting program- Community Women Against Hardship
St. Louis- parenting education, fatherhood program- Fathers & Families Support Center
St. Louis- parenting classes- Gateway 180
St. Louis- case management- LifeWise STL
St. Louis- parenting education- St. Francis Community Services
St. Louis County- parenting classes- CAASTLC
St. Louis County- postpartum doula & services- Elephant Baby
St. Louis County- newborn layettes- Feed My People
Wentzville- baby items- First Baptist Church
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- car donation program- Cars 4 Christmas
National- poverty relief program- Circles USA
National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- professional clothing, workforce assistance- Dress for Success
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- education financial aid- Frank
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- job search- Glassdoor
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- food assistance, family services- ICNA Relief
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 clothes- 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- mobile food pantry- Harvesters
Statewide- transportation provider- MO Rides
Statewide- rural transportation provider- OATS transit
Statewide- food bank directory- Operation Food Search
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- utility assistance- The Salvation Army
Regional
East Central Missouri- food pantry, utility assistance, homeless outreach- Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service
Northeast Missouri- case management, referrals- Northeast Community Action Corporation
St. Louis Metro Area- referrals, damily support program- Beyond Housing
St. Louis Metro Area- school supply events- KidSmart
St. Louis Metro Area- public transit- Metro Transit
St. Louis Metro Area- food assistance directory, household items- St. Louis Area Food Bank
St. Louis Metro Area- food pantry, clothing, rent & utility assistance, etc.- The Salvation Army
West Central Missouri- employment program, family support assistance, etc- West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
West Missouri- (refers for adoption- please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) emergency assistance, workforce development- Catholic Charities
County/City
Affton- food pantry- Affton Christian Food Pantry
Benton County- food pantry- Family Resource Centers of Missouri
Carondelet- food pantry, utility assistance, holiday assistance, etc.- CCBF
Cass County- car seat distribution- Cass County Health Department
Cass County- food & clothing assistance, hygiene items- Cass County Rescue Mission
Cass County- food & holiday assistance- Cass County Toy Shop
Cass County- food pantry, holiday assistance, clothing assistance- Family Resource Centers of Missouri
Cass County- food pantry, financial assistance- Harrisonville Ministerial Alliance
Cass County- food pantry, clothing vouchers, etc.- Heart N Hand
Clay County- (refers for adoption- please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) food assistance, rent/utility assistance, employment assistance, holiday assistance, etc.- Metro Lutheran Ministry
Dardenne Prairie- food pantry, rent & utility assistance, school supplies, etc.- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Eureka- food pantry- The River at Eureka
Grandview- rent/mortgage assistance, food pantry, winter coats, school supplies, etc.- Grandview Assistance Program
Hannibal- food pantry, general assistance, utility assistance, rent assistance, vouchers etc.- The Salvation Army
Harrisonville- general assistance- Mevcer Organization
Jackson County- food pantry- Family Resource Centers of Missouri
Jackson County- (refers for adoption- please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) food assistance, rent/utility assistance, employment assistance, holiday assistance, etc.- Metro Lutheran Ministry
Jefferson County- food pantry, clothing vouchers, job counseling, school supplies, holiday assistance- Feed My People
Kansas City- transportation assistance, emergency assistance, school supplies, holiday assistance- Della Lamb Community Services
Kansas City- rent/utility assistance, food pantry, transportation assistance, seasonal assistance, etc.- Guadalupe Centers
Kansas City- daily meals, showers, clothing, laundry, bicycles, etc.- Hope Faith Ministries
Kansas City- food bank, pet food- Jewish Family Services
Kansas City- public transit- KCATA
Kansas City- utility assistance, food, clothing, transportation assistance, etc.- Redemptorist Social Services Center
Kansas City- food bank- ReStart Inc.
Kansas City- rental assistance, emergency assistance services- Save Inc.
Kansas City- utility assistance, clothing, household items, food pantry, retail vouchers, etc.- Union City Mission
Lake St. Louis- food pantry- Chapel of the Lake
Lake St. Louis- daily meals, food boxes, clothing vouchers, cell phones, gas, bus fare, utility assistance, etc.- First Step Back Home
Lee’s Summit- food pantry- Abundant Life
Lee’s Summit- food assistance- Church on the Rock Outreach Center
Lee’s Summit- food pantry, rent/utility assistance, school supplies, clothing, etc.- Lee’s Summit Social Services
Lincoln County- food pantry, financial assistance- Harvester Christian Church
Maryland Heights- food pantry, daily meals- Loaves and Fishes
Northwoods- food pantry- Episcopal Church of All Saints and Ascension
O’Fallon- food pantry, school supplies, holiday assistance- Cornerstone UMC
O’Fallon- food pantry- Hope Ministries Food Pantry
Pine Lawn- food assistance- City of Pine Lawn
Platte County- (refers for adoption- please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) food assistance, rent/utility assistance, employment assistance, holiday assistance, etc.- Metro Lutheran Ministry
Pleasant Hill- food assistance- Manna Fellowship Church
Pleasant Hill- food pantry, utility assistance- Mercy Ministries
Raymore- food pantry- Fishes and Loaves
St. Charles- clothing closet- Calvary Temple
St. Charles- food pantry- Bogey Hills Baptist Church
St. Charles- food pantry- Grace Gospel Temple
St. Charles County (referral required)- food, clothing, household items- Fish of St. Charles Food Pantry and Thrift Store
St. Charles County- food pantry, financial assistance- Harvester Christian Church
St. Chalres County- food assistance, job readiness, emergency services- LINC
St. Charles County- food pantry, hygiene items- Oasis Food Pantry
St. Louis- hair cuts, food pantry- Circle of Light Associates
St. Louis- food & clothing assistance, household items, furniture- Community Women Against Hardship
St. Louis- utility assistance, air conditioner room units, electric heaters, etc.- Energy Care
St. Louis- rent & utility assistance- Father Bob’s Outreach
St. Louis- food assistance- Food Outreach
St. Louis- utility assistance, bus passes, school supplies, shoe vouchers, etc.- Franciscan Connection
St. Louis- daily meals, earned store credits, etc.- Gateway 180
St. Louis- case management, financial assistance- George Washington Carver House
St. Louis- food pantry- Grace and Peace Fellowship
St. Louis- food pantry- Grace United Methodist Church
St. Louis- food pantry, rent & utility assistance, holiday assistance, school supplies- Guardian Angel Settlement Association
St. Louis- utility assistance- Heat Up St. Louis
St. Louis- food pantry- Helping Hands Food Pantry
St. Louis- employment assistance, counseling- Humanitri
St. Louis- food pantry- Isaiah 58 Ministries
St. Louis (all faiths)- food pantry, financial assistance- Jewish Family & Children’s Services
St. Louis- food assistance, financial planning, etc.- LifeWise STL
St. Louis- public transit- Metro
St. Louis- clothing, food baskets, etc.- Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
St. Louis- food pantry, utility assistance- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Food Pantry
St. Louis- food assistance, clothing, employment training, utility assistance, etc.- People’s Community Action Corporation
St. Louis- daily meals- Peter & Paul Community Services
St. Louis- food & clothing bank- Project Downtown St. Louis
St. Louis- (refers for adoption- please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) food pantry, referrals, general assistance- St. Agatha Roman Catholic Polish Church
St. Louis- food pantry- St. Anthony Food Pantry
St. Louis- food pantry- St. Augustine Wellston Center
St. Louis- food pantry- St. Cronan Church
St. Louis- case management, legal assistance- St. Francis Community Services
St. Louis- (refers for adoption- please read Voices and Experience before pursuing or accepting adoption material) food & clothing pantry- St. Johns Lutheran Church
St. Louis- food pantry, summer food program- St. Louis Bible Way Church
St. Louis- summer food program- St. Louis Dept. of Human Services
St. Louis- food pantry, daily meals, clothing, etc.- St. Louis Dream Center
St. Louis- food pantry- St. Trinity Food Pantry
St. Louis- car repair/purchase, utility assistance, air conditioning assistance, assistance programs- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Louis- food assistance, toiletries, clothes, household goods, etc.- Sunshine Ministries
St. Louis- school supplies, children’s clothes- The Little Bit Foundation
St. Louis- food pantry, rent & utility assistance- The Salvation Army
St. Louis- food pantry, financial assistance, transportation assistance- Third Baptist Church
St. Louis- employment services, scholarships, food/clothing, utility assistance, etc.- Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
St. Louis- food pantry- Wesley House Association
St. Louis County- case management, referrals, utility assistance, employment development, food pantry, etc.- CAASTLC
St. Louis County- food pantry, clothing vouchers, job counseling, school supplies, holiday assistance- Feed My People
St. Louis County- food pantry- Grace New Covenant Church
St. Louis County- food assistance, household items- Team Food Pantry
Washington- food pantry- Saint Francis Borgia Catholic Parish
Wellston- food assistance, clothing, employment training, utility assistance, etc.- People’s Community Action Corporation
Wentzville- food assistance- Caring and Sharing Organization
Wentzville- food pantry, general assistance- First Baptist Church
Wentzville- food & financial assistance- St. Patrick Catholic Church
Wright City- food pantry- Wright City Community Food Pantry
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
St. Louis- Meetup
St. Louis- Soul Sisters Women’s Program
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.
The written consent required by the birth parent shall not be executed anytime before the child is forty-eight hours old.
The written consent may be withdrawn anytime until it has been reviewed and accepted by a judge.
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
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
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