Walking With Moms in Need – Resources
PREGNANCY HELP
Guadalupe Pregnancy Services
We are here to offer help to each client one person at a time. Support is offered in an atmosphere of acceptance, caring and confidentiality. We offer our clients the following services: Free Pregnancy Tests, Options Counseling, Maternal Instincts Program (MIP): Material Assistance – Baby Supplies & Maternity Clothes, Talents Program (TP): Parenting & Personal Development Classes, Sexual Integrity Education, Natural Family Planning (NFP): Fertility Awareness, Relationship Mentoring, Post-Abortion Recovery & Healing, Referrals: Prenatal & Medical Care, Maternity Housing, Adoption, Long-Term Counseling, Post-Abortion Counseling, Domestic Violence Counseling and more. All services are free.
Pregnancy Help Center of San Gabriel Valley
902-904 E. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 309-0788
(800) 712-HELP 24 hour help line
Everyone who visits the Pregnancy Help Center for Services is eligible to meet with a staff Nurse. You will receive the resources you need for a safe, healthy pregnancy. We offer free pregnancy tests, upon review of consultation, eligibility for a free ultrasound, sensitive options counseling, baby supplies until 2 years of age, and bi-monthly Parenting Classes. Services are offered to anyone who needs them. You do not have to meet any financial guidelines. Spouses and boyfriends are encouraged to visit. The staff and volunteers of the Center are bi-lingual. All services are confidential and free of charge.
Options for Pregnancy
https://optionsforpregnancy.com
(877) 398-7734
Referrals to local pro-life pregnancy centers (by zip code) which offer free help with resources, pregnancy services (ultrasound and pregnancy testing), and referrals that include help with material aid, emotional aid, parenting classes that can go from pregnancy to years after the birth of the baby.
By Your Side LA
https://byyoursidela.org/
(877) 301-9684
Free pregnancy testing, general consultations, pre-natal care and referrals. Post-abortion counseling
The Children’s Collective
(310) 733-4388
Pregnancy support to South LA moms under 27 weeks pregnant – support meetings 1 day/week for 10 weeks during pregnancy and another 1 day/week for 10 weeks after.Connection to a case workerNot advertised but if part of the support program eligibility for specific needs (ex. Car seats, bassinets, etc.) Partner support for breast feeding assistance and a doula (both are free services)
COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CENTERS
Obria Medical Clinic
626-440-9400
Mom-to-be classes. For new mothers: Pregnancy test/ultrasound
MATERNITY HOMES (SHORT AND LONG-TERM)
Elizabeth House
(626) 577-4434
A shelter that takes women in while they are pregnant and they stay until 2-4 months after the baby is born. They have weekly counseling and case management, classes on parenting, finance, anger management, and domestic violence. Every woman leaves with a job, a place to live, and childcare.
Angels Way Maternity Home
PO Box 70, Woodland Hills, CA 91365
info@angelswayhome.org
(818) 346-2229
A refuge for homeless pregnant women. They provide a loving nurturing home where women can receive education, counseling, and training. They offer a comprehensive program of education in areas of self-care, infant care, independent living skills, counseling, relationships, schooling, employment, etc. They serve pregnant women 18 years or older who have chosen to give their babies life. The mothers and infants for the first few months of their lives live in a real home in a safe neighborhood to be given a chance to build healthy family-like relationships.
Casa de los Angelitos
Harbor City
Provides a safe, secure, and compassionate environment for women in crisis pregnancies and their newborns. Encourages its residents to continue their education and move forward in a positive way. Open to women 18 years or older. Must submit to drug tests and other restrictions. Offers structured, nurturing environment throughout pregnancy and up to 3 months after birth. Provides personal care items, clothing, food, and baby items. Counseling services, education, and life skills are offered. Assistance in finding housing, education, and employment.
St. Anne’s Family Services
155 N. Occidental Blvd. L.A. 90026
Stannes@stannes.org
(213) 381-2931
Working together to build safe, nurturing and resilient families-from pregnancy to parenthood and childhood to adulthood. Sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic ministry. They provide high quality housing, early childhood education, mental health, and supportive services. There are early childhood education centers spread throughout Los Angeles. In 2018 Beverly Terrace opened-a supportive housing complex helping homeless and chronically homeless families.
ONLINE SERVICES
Be Not Afraid
www.benotafraid.net
They provide comprehensive case management to parents carrying to term thru one year to parents whose babies have a mortal diagnosis. They support parents in advocating for basic care, and in obtaining the treatment they deem appropriate for their child after birth no matter the diagnosis, in addition to bereavement support, practical guidance, information, and referrals so that parents understand what is normal, what is possible and what might be helpful as they carry to term. They help parents develop of a written birth plan which includes a newborn care plan They attend births when requested or assist parents in finding appropriate birth support. They share information on funeral planning and memory-making and can help with the cost of a funeral if needed. For parents after birth, they offer on-going contacts for one year, private Facebook communities, and referrals for support as needed.
Sidelines
www.sidelines.org
They provide international support for women and their families experiencing complicated pregnancies and premature births. They believe that families can cope more successfully with a high-risk pregnancy with appropriate medical intervention, education, and a strong support system.
Life of A Single Mom
https://thelifeofasinglemom.com/
Their missions is to ensure that no single mom walks alone .Their hope is that every single mom is connected to a group in her area. They have worked to launch or improve thousands of single mom support groups across the nation. They are a hub for all things single parent and single parent-ministry related, offering a barrage of resources and services for single moms and those who work with single moms.
COMMUNITY CENTERS
Estrella Del Mar de Los Angeles, Inc (Regis House Community Center)
https://www.regishousecommunitycenter.org/
(213) 380-8168
RHCC is a safe place for underserved individuals and families to access resources and programs. Serves children primarily. Food distribution –Emergency food and clothing (often have baby items), diapers – when available – have monthly rummage sales (NOT during COVID). Information referral for whoever is in need, primarily east of 110, south to Pico and west- Vermont and north of the 101
Catholic Charities Parish Liaison Program (CCPaL)
(213) 251-3520
Provides Mental Health first-aid training for parish and school staff. Case management driven, provides parenting and other types of education classes. Applicants can apply for CalFresh and food stamps. Provides centers in various geographic locations as well as type of services.
Brownson House Catholic Charities Community Center
(213) 251-3512
Offers basic needs assistance with food, clothing, motel vouchers, transportation, utility and rental assistance and CalFresh application/benefits. Provides nutrition and educations classes; support groups for women and elderly; free lunch and summer program for youths ages 7 to 12.
HOUSING PROGRAMS
Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley
https://www.familypromisesgv.org/
Hope & Caring Covid funding – PPP, cleaning supplies, car payments, car insurance,Shelter & food (from congregations who support Family Promise)Homeless prevention funding (eviction, rent)), move in assistance.
Farley House
https://gschomeless.org/farley-house/
(213) 235-1460 ext. 131 Sr. Anne Tran
(213) 235-1460 ext. 162 Elvia Valdes
Connect with other resources, referrals for case management Collaborate with various groups/congregations for support (housing) Transportation – taxi vouchers, gas cards, contracts with Uber & Lyft. Part of Good Shepherd Center. Transitional shelter/residence for mothers (over 18) with up to 2 children; Case management including finding long term affordable housing, educational and vocational training, computer access & training, life skills & parenting classes, children, teen and family programs, advocacy & support for family reunification, referrals to potential housing and subsidies, aftercare, Partnership with PATH-Beyond Shelter (rapid rehousing program), employment and education focused, job coaching and placement, counseling, dedicated children’s programs
House of Ruth
(323) 266-4139
Shelter/Housing – permanent, affordable housing, emergency goods, services & clothing, job training & placement, medical assistance, child care, counseling, transitional shelter, social services, legal assistance, case management, Support services – mental health counseling – children & parents, food & nutrition education programs, After Care Programs – trauma, childcare & parenting, arts & crafts, health screening & referrals, indoor & outdoor play facilities for kids, educational and recreational field trips, partnerships with skills and learning centers
Angel Guardian Home
1660 Rockwood St, Los Angeles, California 90026
Mothers with physical or mental disabilities and minor children, residence provided until youngest child reaches age 18, same services as Good Shepherd & Farley House plus: life skills training, family planned activities and events, needs assessment, connection to proper community resources, support groups and services, parenting workshops, field trips, activities and services for children – academic and enrichment programs, 1 on 1 homework tutoring, weekly art group, writing workshop, child care, health & wellness programs – fitness, yoga, nutrition, anger management, self-esteem, building resilience, dealing and understanding stress, social skills.
JOB TRAINING
Archdiocesan Youth Employment Services (AYE) Youth and America’s Job Center
https://ayela.org
(323) 887-7122 East LA Office
Adult services in Alhambra/San Gabriel area: (626) 677-2600
To help with unemployed and underemployed, youth and adult. Helps with finding employment and with certifications for trades.
ADOPTION AGENCIES
Holy Family Services – Adoption and Foster Services
(213) 202-3900
For birth mothers: (800) 464-2367
They help birth moms by partnering up with prospective adoptive parents. They help her during the pregnancy with food, clothing, gift cards, etc. The birth mom chooses the adoptive parents, but if she is unable to decide, HF services will help her find the best fit for her child. They are non-profit.Assistance with paperwork for insurance. Many services are free of charge or billed on a sliding scale. At the current time, they also offer free std testing for males.
FAMILY AND PARENTING EDUCATION
Foothill Family Services
www.Foothillfamily.org
(626) 993-3000, intake dept. opt. 4
Free or low-cost parenting classes ($5): parent education, child development, parent-child interaction, couples: relationship skills, financial literacy, conflict resolution
Hearts To Serve
(855) 423-6780
M-F 9-5
The Hearts to Serve Hotline provides information and resources to those in need, especially the elderly and homebound. The hotline provides the faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles with a connection to a local parish, city or county resources. We can help find resources such as local food pantries, pregnancy centers, mental health resources and community centers to help families in need.
