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Pregnancy & family help in Kansas

52 organizations in Kansas 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

Free / Subsidized Childcare

  • Child Start

    Head Start for children 3-5 and Early Head Start for pregnant women and children under 3 in Sedgwick, Butler, Harper and Greenwood counties.

  • ECKAN — Head Start

    Head Start and other help for low-income families in east central Kansas.

  • Kansas Children's Service League

    Statewide

    Early Head Start and Head Start, free parenting classes and support groups (including groups for fathers), and the 1-800-CHILDREN helpline: call or text with parenting questions or to find local help.

Churches / Baby Closets

Clothing / Supplies

Domestic Violence

Employment

Potential Financial Assistance

Food Programs

Health Assistance

Housing Assistance & Shelters

Infant & Baby Equipment

  • The Villages — Maternity Home

    Maternity home in Topeka for pregnant women 18 and older who have no housing. Residents can stay through pregnancy and up to a year after birth, with parenting supplies and education.

  • West Side Baptist Church — Baby Closet

    Free diapers, formula, clothing and other baby essentials. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; bring a government-issued photo ID. Voicemail: ext. 4.

Mental Health & Postpartum Assistance

  • HealthCore Clinic

    Medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy care for the whole family.

  • Kansas Children's Service League

    Statewide

    Early Head Start and Head Start, free parenting classes and support groups (including groups for fathers), and the 1-800-CHILDREN helpline: call or text with parenting questions or to find local help.

  • Postpartum Support International — Kansas Chapter

    Statewide

    Support groups and local resources for depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after birth. PSI HelpLine: call or text (800) 944-4773.

Parenting Classes

  • Saint Francis Ministries — Project HEART

    Weekly relationship and parenting classes for couples, individuals and fathers, online or in person across Kansas. A renewed fatherhood program is also planned.

  • Kansas Children's Service League

    Statewide

    Early Head Start and Head Start, free parenting classes and support groups (including groups for fathers), and the 1-800-CHILDREN helpline: call or text with parenting questions or to find local help.

Pregnancy Centers

Special Needs Assistance

  • Rainbows United

    Early intervention, developmental screenings, mental health services, preschool and specialized foster care for children.

  • Families Together (Family Voices of Kansas)

    Statewide

    Free information, training and parent-to-parent support for Kansas families of children with disabilities or special health care needs. Español: (800) 499-9443.

Support for Fathers

  • Saint Francis Ministries — Project HEART

    Weekly relationship and parenting classes for couples, individuals and fathers, online or in person across Kansas. A renewed fatherhood program is also planned.

  • Kansas Children's Service League

    Statewide

    Early Head Start and Head Start, free parenting classes and support groups (including groups for fathers), and the 1-800-CHILDREN helpline: call or text with parenting questions or to find local help.

Transportation

  • Family Promise of Greater Wichita

    Help for families with children experiencing homelessness in Wichita.

  • Family Promise of Lawrence

    Help for families with children experiencing homelessness in Lawrence.

  • KanCare rides to medical appointments

    Statewide

    KanCare covers rides to medical appointments. Call the transportation line for your health plan (on your member card) at least three days ahead.

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