Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns | Mother's Refuge
Eligibility
Hours
Voice - Hotline
Languages
N/A
Application process
Visit agency and leave child with an employee (must leave with a person, not outside). Information on the person leaving the child may be asked for but is not required.
Fees
None
Service area
Kansas and Missouri
Description
Provides residential care/homeless shelter for pregnant and parenting young women 12-21 years of age and their babies. Program offers services that instill skills and knowledge needed for them to become self-sufficient and able to provide a stable environment for themselves and their children. Mother's Refuge includes a safe and secure home, access to medical care, individual case management and therapy, help with personal problems, continuing education, nutritional meals, practical life-skills classes, clothing and personal supplies, computers and internet access, transportation, etc.
Last Assured
06/12/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
MOTHERS REFUGE
Mother's Refuge operates two residential programs, (1) a maternity home for homeless, pregnant and parenting young moms, ages 12-21yo, and their babies, and (2) a Transitional Living Program for single moms 18+. In addition to providing a safe home, they provide comprehensive services to meet the needs of their residents and instill skills and knowledge needed to help them become self-sufficient. Services include access to medical care, individual case management and mental health services, access to academic education and employment, and life skills such as meal planning, budgeting, career building, and more.