We get it. You never thought you’d be a parent, perhaps again, at this time in your life. While parenting isn’t the right choice for everyone, it is possible.
Yes, Parenting Is Possible
You would be surprised at how many people and organizations are available right now to help you parent your child(ren). Alpha House Pregnancy Resource Center is one of them. We offer prenatal, birth, and parenting courses to give you the confidence to parent well.
In addition to our resources and support, many community centers are available to assist you.
- The Polk County Community Resource Directory
- Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) applications
- Medicaid application
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Temporary Assistance (TA)
- Help with Child Care Costs
- Show Me Healthy Women offers Girl Get Healthy for women who qualify
How We Can Help You
Call or text us today to schedule an initial consultation at no charge with one of our pregnancy experts to hear about the parenting resources and support available to help you determine if parenting is an option.
Help is available during your pregnancy through the child’s first birthday. Services are free and include:
- Adoption assistance
- Case management
- Child care and infant care
- Domestic abuse protection
- Drug and alcohol testing and treatment
- Educational services
- Establishing and promoting responsible paternity
- Parenting skills
You may be able to get help if you:
- Are a woman who would like to carry her child to term instead of having an abortion
- Live in Missouri
- Make less than 185% of the federal poverty level based on your latest tax filing
- Food, clothing, and supplies related to pregnancy, newborn care, and parenting
- Housing and utilities
- Job training and placement
- Prenatal care and ultrasound services
- Medical and mental health care
- Transportation