Missouri

Ensuring safe and stable housing for pregnant women, mothers, and families is crucial. Missouri offers a variety of state and local programs, maternity homes, and community-based resources to support these individuals during critical times.

State and Local Housing Programs
Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC)
Address: 1201 Walnut Street, Suite 1800, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: (816) 759-6600
TTY/TDD: 800-735-2966
Email: asset.mgmt@mhdc.com
Website: mhdc.com

MHDC provides financing for affordable housing construction and administers various housing assistance programs, including rental assistance and homeownership support.

Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing

1. LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home and AfterCare Program: Provides shelter and support for pregnant women experiencing homelessness, aged 18 or older. Each resident can have one child under the age of five with them. Location: Springfield, MO

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1. Our Lady's Inn – Maternity Homes: Offers housing and support for pregnant women who have chosen life for their babies.

1. Good Shepherd Maternity Program: Provides shelter, food, counseling, life skills and parent training, medical and educational support, and round-the-clock supervision for pregnant and/or parenting teens/young adults and their children who have nowhere else to go. Learn more

Location: St. Louis, MO

1. St. Raymond's Society: Provides housing and support for pregnant women and their children, offering a program for stability.

1. The Haven of Grace (St. Louis, MO): Offers a safe, nurturing home, educational programs, and long-term support for pregnant and homeless women.

Eligibility: Pregnant women experiencing homelessness.

1. Mother's Refuge (Independence, MO): Provides shelter and comprehensive services to homeless, pregnant, and parenting young women aged 12-21. Residents can stay up to two years after their baby is born.

2-1-1 Helpline – United Way
Phone: Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-427-4626 (TTY: 1-866-385-6525)
Website: 211.org

The 2-1-1 helpline is a free, confidential service available 24/7, connecting individuals to local resources, including housing assistance, shelters, and transitional programs for pregnant women and families.

Additional Resources
Missouri Alternatives to Abortion (MO A2A): Provides a directory of maternity homes and support services for pregnant women. Learn more

Missouri Department of Mental Health – Housing Unit: Provides information on housing assistance for individuals with mental health needs. Learn more
Provides one-time financial assistance per calendar year for eligible housing expenses, including rent, utilities, and move-in costs.

Eligibility: Individuals receiving services through the Division of Behavioral Health for mental illness and/or substance use disorders.

Missouri Housing Development Commission – Section 811 Program: Offers project-based rental assistance for extremely low-income individuals and families at risk of institutionalization or homelessness.
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State Assistance for Housing Relief (SAFHR): Assists with past-due rent, forward rent, and/or utilities to eligible renters.

How to Apply: Applications can be submitted through the SAFHR Renter Application Portal.

Missouri Affordable Housing Assistance Program (AHAP): Provides tax credits to encourage donations to non-profit organizations for affordable housing assistance activities.

Nonprofit and Community-Based Assistance

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri – Maternal & Family Programs: Offers services to homeless moms-to-be and new moms and dads, including the LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home and AfterCare Program.

Angels’ Cove Maternity Care Program: Provides residential housing, prenatal care, parenting education, counseling, and aftercare for pregnant women and their children.
Eligibility: Mothers of all ages at any point during their pregnancy.

These resources aim to support pregnant women, mothers, and families in Missouri by providing safe housing options and assistance during critical times.