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Pregnancy & family help in Alabama
52 organizations in Alabama offering help with pregnancy, housing, food, childcare, adoption and more. We checked each one before listing it, but hours and services change, so please call ahead.
Adoption
Catholic Family Services (Birmingham)
Infant adoption and counseling agency of the Diocese of Birmingham; Huntsville office (256) 536-0073.
- Birmingham, AL
- (205) 324-6561
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Family Adoption Services
Licensed adoption agency in Birmingham.
- Birmingham, AL
- (205) 612-0238
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Lifeline Children's Services
Christian adoption, foster care and family services agency.
- Birmingham, AL
- (205) 967-0811
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AdoptUSKids — Alabama
StatewideNational foster care and adoption project with an Alabama guide to getting started.
Alabama DHR — Families 4 Alabama's Kids (Foster Care & Adoption)
StatewideThe state's foster care and adoption program.
Alabama Foster & Adoptive Parent Association
StatewideStatewide support, training and advocacy for foster and adoptive families.
Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC)
StatewideFree pre- and post-adoption support, training and support groups for adoptive and foster families statewide (a Children's Aid Society program).
Heart Gallery Alabama
StatewidePhotos and stories of Alabama children waiting for adoptive families.
Free / Subsidized Childcare
OCAP Head Start
Free Head Start preschool for eligible families in Bullock, Butler, Coffee, Crenshaw, Dale and Pike counties.
- 507 N. Three Notch Street, Troy, AL 36081
- (334) 566-1712
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Churches / Baby Closets
COPE Pregnancy Center
Pregnancy help center offering support, classes and baby items for mothers.
- Montgomery, AL
- (334) 264-9143
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Etowah Pregnancy Center
Free pregnancy testing and ultrasound. Moms earn Mommy Bucks for diapers, formula, clothing and baby supplies.
- Rainbow City, AL
- (256) 442-6104
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Sav-A-Life Pregnancy Resource Center (Decatur)
Pregnancy resource center providing baby clothing, diapers, wipes and other necessities.
- Decatur, AL
- (256) 355-3828
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Women's Hope Medical Clinic
Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and prenatal care. Moms earn Caring Cash in classes to shop the boutique for diapers, clothes and baby gear.
- 832 Stage Road, Auburn, AL 36830
- (334) 502-7000
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Clothing / Supplies
Grace Klein Community (FeedBHM)
Food distributions in Bessemer, Hoover, Pelham and Pinson, plus diapers, hygiene products and clothing.
Sav-A-Life Pregnancy Resource Center (Decatur)
Pregnancy resource center providing baby clothing, diapers, wipes and other necessities.
- Decatur, AL
- (256) 355-3828
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Women's Hope Medical Clinic
Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and prenatal care. Moms earn Caring Cash in classes to shop the boutique for diapers, clothes and baby gear.
- 832 Stage Road, Auburn, AL 36830
- (334) 502-7000
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Domestic Violence
Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
StatewideStatewide 24-hour domestic violence crisis line that connects callers to the nearest of 19 member shelters. Office: (334) 832-4842.
Employment
Alabama Career Centers (AlabamaWorks)
Statewide57 career centers across Alabama for job search help, training and unemployment information. Find the nearest one online.
Potential Financial Assistance
Catholic Social Services (Archdiocese of Mobile)
Help with food, clothing, rent, utilities, medicine and transportation, by appointment. Emergency assistance appointments: (251) 434-1500.
- 188 S Florida Street, Mobile, AL 36606
- (251) 434-1550
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The Salvation Army — Alabama
StatewideEmergency shelter, rent, utility and transportation help through local Salvation Army centers across Alabama. Birmingham social services: (205) 328-2420.
Food Programs
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
Supplies food pantries and programs across central Alabama; its website finds help near you.
- 107 Walter Davis Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
- (205) 942-8911
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Feeding the Gulf Coast
Food bank serving south Alabama and the Gulf Coast through partner pantries and mobile distributions.
- 5248 Mobile South St, Theodore, AL 36582
- (251) 653-1617
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Food Bank of North Alabama
Supplies food pantries across North Alabama; its website finds help near you.
- 225 Finney Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35824
- (256) 539-2256
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Heart of Alabama Food Bank
Food bank serving 35 counties in central and south Alabama through partner pantries.
- 521 Trade Center Street, Montgomery, AL 36108
- (334) 263-3784
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Health Assistance
Cahaba Medical Care
Community health center with 27 locations in Jefferson, Shelby, Bibb, Perry, Chilton and Wilcox counties, including behavioral health.
Christ Health Center
Christian health care ministry offering medical and dental care, with Woodlawn, Chalkville and Live Oaks locations.
- 5720 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35212
- (205) 380-9455
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ALL Kids & Alabama Medicaid (Insure Alabama)
StatewideApply for free or low-cost health coverage for children and families. Medicaid: 1-800-362-1504.
Housing Assistance & Shelters
Family Promise of Birmingham
Shelter, case management and housing help for families with children facing homelessness.
- 1016 19th St. South, Birmingham, AL 35205
- (205) 918-0246
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One Roof (Coordinated Entry)
The front door to homeless services in central Alabama. Street outreach: (205) 920-1895.
- 730 8th Ave W, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35204
- (205) 254-8833
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The Salvation Army — Alabama
StatewideEmergency shelter, rent, utility and transportation help through local Salvation Army centers across Alabama. Birmingham social services: (205) 328-2420.
Infant & Baby Equipment
Katie's Closet (First Baptist Church Meridianville)
Free clothing, diapers and baby gear for North Alabama foster families.
- 175 Monroe Rd., Meridianville, AL 35759
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MCFAPA Equipment & Clothing Exchange
Free baby gear, furniture and clothing for foster, adoptive and kinship families in and near Madison County.
- Huntsville, AL
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Point of Life Resource Center
Diapers, formula, baby gear and bassinets for families in crisis in Jefferson, Shelby and Chilton counties.
- Birmingham, AL
- (659) 206-5111
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Mental Health & Postpartum Assistance
Cahaba Medical Care
Community health center with 27 locations in Jefferson, Shelby, Bibb, Perry, Chilton and Wilcox counties, including behavioral health.
Postpartum Support International — Alabama Chapter
StatewideLocal support groups and postpartum resources across Alabama. Call or text the PSI HelpLine.
Parenting Classes
Alabama Parent Education Center
Helps parents support their children's education, including children with disabilities, and runs the Fathers Forward program. Toll-free in Alabama: (866) 532-7660.
- 10520 US Highway 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092
- (334) 567-2252
- apec@alabamaparentcenter.com
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Children's Aid Society of Alabama
Parenting classes in English and Spanish, support for young mothers, and Project Dads for teen fathers; offices in Huntsville, Montgomery and Mobile.
- 2141 14th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- (205) 251-7148
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Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Parenting classes, counseling and the Parenting Matters fatherhood program, with offices across Alabama. Toll-free 1-800-499-6597.
- 2358 Fairlane Drive, Montgomery, AL 36116
- (334) 270-4100
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Vineyard Family Services
Faith-based family resource center: FIT Dad fatherhood program, co-parenting support and BackPack Buddies food program.
- 2834-H Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124
- (205) 533-7852
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Pregnancy Centers
First Choice Women's Medical Center
Free pregnancy testing and ultrasound. Second location: 2019 Normandie Dr ((334) 593-0780). Text: (334) 423-9900.
- 380 Mendel Parkway East, Montgomery, AL 36117
- (334) 260-8010
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Sav-A-Life (Birmingham)
Free, confidential pregnancy care at centers in Vestavia and Crestwood (1449 Medical Park Dr, (205) 961-2700).
- 1480 McGuire Road, Birmingham, AL 35216
- (205) 979-0302
- info@savalife.org
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Women's Hope Medical Clinic
Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and prenatal care. Moms earn Caring Cash in classes to shop the boutique for diapers, clothes and baby gear.
- 832 Stage Road, Auburn, AL 36830
- (334) 502-7000
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Women's Resource Center (Mobile)
Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, options counseling, maternity and infant clothes, and parenting classes.
- 718 Downtowner Loop W, Mobile, AL 36609
- (251) 344-4357
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Special Needs Assistance
Alabama Parent Education Center
Helps parents support their children's education, including children with disabilities, and runs the Fathers Forward program. Toll-free in Alabama: (866) 532-7660.
- 10520 US Highway 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092
- (334) 567-2252
- apec@alabamaparentcenter.com
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Easterseals — Alabama
StatewideDisability services through local affiliates: Birmingham (205) 942-6277, Central Alabama (334) 288-0240, Northwest (256) 381-1110, West (205) 759-1211.
Family Voices of Alabama
StatewideFamily-to-family health information and support for families of children with special health care needs.
- 1050 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36604
- (877) 771-3862
- info@familyvoicesal.org
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The Arc of Alabama
StatewideSupport and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
- 557 South Lawrence St., Montgomery, AL 36104
- (334) 262-7688
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Support for Fathers
Alabama Parent Education Center
Helps parents support their children's education, including children with disabilities, and runs the Fathers Forward program. Toll-free in Alabama: (866) 532-7660.
- 10520 US Highway 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092
- (334) 567-2252
- apec@alabamaparentcenter.com
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Parenting classes, counseling and the Parenting Matters fatherhood program, with offices across Alabama. Toll-free 1-800-499-6597.
- 2358 Fairlane Drive, Montgomery, AL 36116
- (334) 270-4100
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Vineyard Family Services
Faith-based family resource center: FIT Dad fatherhood program, co-parenting support and BackPack Buddies food program.
- 2834-H Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124
- (205) 533-7852
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Transportation
Alabama Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation (NET)
StatewideFree rides to Medicaid-covered appointments: call 1-800-362-1504, option 4, within 14 days before the appointment.
The Salvation Army — Alabama
StatewideEmergency shelter, rent, utility and transportation help through local Salvation Army centers across Alabama. Birmingham social services: (205) 328-2420.
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