When facing an unplanned pregnancy, you might also suddenly find yourself homeless – kicked out by a less than understanding family, or abandoned by your partner. You might have a substance abuse problem, be involved in human trafficking, or be the victim of domestic violence. Your choices seem extremely difficult, since you now seem to be alone and carrying a tremendous responsibility. The following resources might be of help in those situations.
In Illinois -
Angels Cove (Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services) - Mt. Vernon
Phone: 618.242.4944
Website: https://bchfs.com
Address: 4243 Lincolnshire Dr., Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Office Hours: Mon – Thu: 8am – 5pm | Fri: 8am – 11:30am
Services: Provides resources for pregnant women and their children, including residential housing, prenatal care provided by SSM Good Samaritan Hospital, parenting education, counseling, family care, aftercare, and spiritual opportunities. Mothers of all ages at any point during their pregnancy are eligible for the program. Acceptance to the Angels’ Cove Maternity Care program is based upon their ability to meet your needs and your willingness to abide by the program.
Journey of Hope Maternity Home - O'Fallon
Phone: 618.365.5804
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Website: Maternity Home | Journey of Hope Home | O'Fallon
Services: Journey of Hope is a maternity home for women in crisis situations. They provide shelter, clothing, food, counseling, and access to medical care, parenting skills, and job readiness.
In Missouri -
Almost Home, Inc. - St. Louis
Phone: 314.771.4663
Website: https://almosthomestl.org/solution/#programs
Address: 3200 St. Vincent Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104
Services: Designed for 16 to 21 year-old pregnant or parenting young women who haven’t finished high school and are in need of housing.
Good Shepherd Children and Family Services - St. Louis
Phone: 314.854.5700
Website: https://goodshepherdstl.org/pregnant-and-need-help/
Address: 1340 Partridge Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130
Services: Serves both young women aged 12-21 who have been referred, and young women who are pregnant and/or parenting and homeless. Specialized staff teaches young teen mothers parenting skills, life skills, and education.
The Haven of Grace - St. Louis
Phone: 314.621.6507
Website: https://havenofgracestl.org/programs/
Address: 1225 Warren Street, St. Louis, MO 63106
Services: Helps women who are pregnant and homeless by providing a place to live, educational programs, and long-term support to break the chain of generational poverty. Families begin a new path that leads to independence, stability, and self-sufficiency. Each young woman helped by The Haven of Grace becomes a stronger member of our community and eventually can begin giving back to those who helped her move forward.
Our Lady's Inn Maternity Home - St. Louis
Phone: 314.351.4590 (St Louis) or 636.398.5375 (St. Charles County)
Website: https://ourladysinn.org/need-help/
Address: 4223 S. Compton, St. Louis, MO 63111 (Serving St. Louis City & St. Louis County) | 3607 Highway D, Defiance, MO 63341 (Serving St. Charles & surrounding)
Services: Provides shelter and wrap around support services in a nurturing and supportive environment. Caring staff members will talk with you about your situation to determine how they can best help you. Although they cannot guarantee a room will be available immediately upon your call, they will provide you with other resources if that is the case.
The Sparrow’s Nest Maternity Home - St. Peters (MO Residents only, Restrictions Apply)
Phone: 636.336.2534
Website: https://www.thesparrowsneststl.org/need-help/
Address: (Mailing Only) 6209 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., #119, St. Peters, MO 63304
Services: Pregnant/Parenting Teen, Group Housing, Training, After Care, Transportation, Food, Clothing - Provides free, long term housing to teen mothers (20 years old or younger) experiencing homelessness for any reason, and for up to one year after your child is born. They are a small space and cannot guarantee a place, however if that is the case they will help you find support and a place to stay.
More Generalized Shelters
Holy Angels Shelter - East St. Louis
Phone: 618.398.5616
Website: https://catholicurbanprograms.org/human-services-office/
Address: (Office) 7 Vieux Carre Dr, East St. Louis, IL 62203; (Shelter) 1410 N 37th St., East St Louis, IL 62204
Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9am - 4pm
Services: Holy Angels is an 18-bed, 24/7 shelter program serving single women, mothers with children, and intact families, meeting basic needs of safety, food, clothing, and shelter. May also provide emergency motel nights for people in short-term housing crises, including victims of issues such as domestic violence.
The Good Samaritan House - Granite City
Phone: 618.300.7255
Website: https://goodsamhouse.org
Address: 1825 Delmar, Granite City, IL 62040
Services: Emergency short-term shelter, food and counseling for women, ages 18 or older, with at least one child and no place to live.
The Family Living Center - East St. Louis
Phone: 618.274.7832
Website: http://www.cdbgops.org
Address: 510 North 25th Street, East St. Louis, IL 62205
Services: Provides transitional housing in apartment units along with case management, food vouchers, transportation, child care subsidies, life skills training, parenting, finance and budgeting classes, youth and adult computer classes, resources for educational and vocational development, legal aid, housing assistance, and resource assistance for 6 months after completing the program.
Childrens Home + Aid
Website: https://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/child-welfare/
Multiple Locations in Southern IL
Phone: 618-235-5335
120 East A Street, Belleville, IL 62220
Phone: 618-874-0216
601 James R. Thompson Blvd., Building E, East St. Louis, IL 62201
Phone: 618-526-8348
357 N. Main St., Breese, IL 62230
Phone: 618-452-8900
2133 Johnson Road, Suite 104, Granite City, IL 62040
Phone: 618-462-2714
6 Crossroads Ct., Alton, IL 62002
Services provided among the regional offices include: Adoption Services, Child & Family Counseling, Early Childhood Care & Education, Child Care Assistance Program, Intact Family Services, Extended Family Support, Preservation, Transitional Youth Services, Parent Support
Covenant House - St. Louis
Phone: 314.533.2241
Website: https://www.covenanthouse.org/pregnant-and-parenting-youth
Address: 2727 North Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63113
Services: Provides holistic care for young people experiencing homelessness, including young families experiencing homelessness and, particularly, young moms and their babies.
Queen of Peace Center - St. Louis
Phone: 314.531.0511 ext. 203 (Rosie Seiler, Director of Housing and Community Services)
Website: https://www.qopcstl.org/qopchousing
Address: (Office) 325 North Newstead, St. Louis, MO 63108
Services: Supportive and permanent housing is provided at four locations and at scattered community sites with the belief that housing coupled with treatment helps break the cycle of substance use disorders and homelessness.
St. Patrick Center - St. Louis
Phone: 314.802.0700
Website: https://www.stpatrickcenter.org/housing-first
Address: 800 N. Tucker Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63101
Office Hours: Mon – Fri: 8am-4:30pm
Services: Provides Housing First then offers comprehensive support services / referrals that include job and skills training, employment placement and behavioral health programs.
In addition, any of the Pregnancy Resource Centers listed here should be able to help you with housing and refer you for other resources.