Resources By State - Delaware
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- Lactation Rooms
- Healthcare
- General Healthcare
- Child and Families First State
Children & Families First strengthens Delaware families by delivering an innovative and effective continuum of community-based social services. They know their community and meet the changing needs through replication of evidence-based programs and services.
- The Ministry of Caring State
The Ministry of Caring is a vibrant community of staff, volunteers, donors, and diverse supporters united by a passion to serve the poor. They provide, nutritious meals for the hungry at Emmanuel Dining Room, shelters, transitional residences and long-term housing, employment connections, childcare and education, and any other support you may need.
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- Prenatal and Obstetric Care
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- Sussex Pregnancy Care Center State
Sussex Pregnancy Care Center is a non-profit center dedicated to giving complete up-to-date and accurate information regarding pregnancy, sexual health and relationships. All of their services are free and confidential. If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy and would like to schedule a free pregnancy test or wish to speak with a caring consultant, please call for an appointment.
- New Day Pregnancy Center State
For over 25 years, the Pregnancy Help Center of Kent County has been serving our community by caring for women, children and families in need. The mission of the Center is to demonstrate the love and truth of God regarding the sanctity of all human life from the first moment of fertilization until natural death. They provide peer counseling, pregnancy testing and ultrasound confirmation by a physician, life-affirming alternatives to abortion, as well as compassionate support and healing to those affected by abortion.
- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Middletown State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. No matter the concern, A Door of Hope provides high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help at our centers. A Door of Hope is a facility providing medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician.
- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Wilmington State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. A Door of Hope provides medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. No matter the concern, they provide high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help.
- Birthright of Wilmington State
At Birthright, they understand the challenges related to unplanned pregnancies. Birthright is available to women for as long as you need. They offer love, friendship, and support to women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant. Birthright is interdenominational and is not involved in any political activities, or lobbying. Birthright’s focus is on loving the mother, reminding her that there is hope and ensuring she is not alone.
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- STD/STI Testing
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- Sussex Pregnancy Care Center State
Sussex Pregnancy Care Center is a non-profit center dedicated to giving complete up-to-date and accurate information regarding pregnancy, sexual health and relationships. All of their services are free and confidential. If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy and would like to schedule a free pregnancy test or wish to speak with a caring consultant, please call for an appointment.
- New Day Pregnancy Center State
For over 25 years, the Pregnancy Help Center of Kent County has been serving our community by caring for women, children and families in need. The mission of the Center is to demonstrate the love and truth of God regarding the sanctity of all human life from the first moment of fertilization until natural death. They provide peer counseling, pregnancy testing and ultrasound confirmation by a physician, life-affirming alternatives to abortion, as well as compassionate support and healing to those affected by abortion.
- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Middletown State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. No matter the concern, A Door of Hope provides high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help at our centers. A Door of Hope is a facility providing medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician.
- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Wilmington State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. A Door of Hope provides medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. No matter the concern, they provide high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help.
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- STD/STI Treatment
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National Resources - Prenatal Vitamins
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- General Healthcare
- Counseling
- Pregnancy Options
- Bethany Christian Services – Wilmington State
They believe every child deserves to be safe, loved, and connected through family. Bethany is a global nonprofit that supports children and families with world-class social services, all designed to help families thrive. Bethany Christian Services has resources for expectant parents and adoption services.
- Bayard House State
Bayard House is the only licensed residential program in Delaware providing direct client care service twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to at-risk, homeless, pregnant and/or newly parenting adolescents, young women, and their babies. The Bayard House program helps young women become nurturing parents and self-sufficient, contributing members of society.
- Catholic Charities Sussex County Office State
Catholic Charities offers pregnancy counseling to support the expecting parent to carry her child with dignity while making well-thought-out decisions for her and her baby. Catholic Charities Pregnancy Counseling services are free and confidential to the expecting parent, the birth father, and other members of the families as needed.
- Catholic Charities Kent County Office State
Catholic Charities offers pregnancy counseling to support the expecting parent to carry her child with dignity while making well-thought-out decisions for her and her baby. Catholic Charities Pregnancy Counseling services are free and confidential to the expecting parent, the birth father, and other members of the families as needed.
- Catholic Charities New Castle Office State
Catholic Charities offers pregnancy counseling to support the expecting parent to carry her child with dignity while making well-thought-out decisions for her and her baby. Catholic Charities Pregnancy Counseling services are free and confidential to the expecting parent, the birth father, and other members of the families as needed.
- Sussex Pregnancy Care Center State
Sussex Pregnancy Care Center is a non-profit center dedicated to giving complete up-to-date and accurate information regarding pregnancy, sexual health and relationships. All of their services are free and confidential. If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy and would like to schedule a free pregnancy test or wish to speak with a caring consultant, please call for an appointment.
- New Day Pregnancy Center State
For over 25 years, the Pregnancy Help Center of Kent County has been serving our community by caring for women, children and families in need. The mission of the Center is to demonstrate the love and truth of God regarding the sanctity of all human life from the first moment of fertilization until natural death. They provide peer counseling, pregnancy testing and ultrasound confirmation by a physician, life-affirming alternatives to abortion, as well as compassionate support and healing to those affected by abortion.
- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Middletown State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. No matter the concern, A Door of Hope provides high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help at our centers. A Door of Hope is a facility providing medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician.
- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Wilmington State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. A Door of Hope provides medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. No matter the concern, they provide high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help.
- Birthright of Wilmington State
At Birthright, they understand the challenges related to unplanned pregnancies. Birthright is available to women for as long as you need. They offer love, friendship, and support to women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant. Birthright is interdenominational and is not involved in any political activities, or lobbying. Birthright’s focus is on loving the mother, reminding her that there is hope and ensuring she is not alone.
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National Resources - Bethany Christian Services – Wilmington State
- Abortion Pill Reversal
- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Wilmington State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. A Door of Hope provides medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. No matter the concern, they provide high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help.
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- After Abortion
- Sussex Pregnancy Care Center State
Sussex Pregnancy Care Center is a non-profit center dedicated to giving complete up-to-date and accurate information regarding pregnancy, sexual health and relationships. All of their services are free and confidential. If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy and would like to schedule a free pregnancy test or wish to speak with a caring consultant, please call for an appointment.
- New Day Pregnancy Center State
For over 25 years, the Pregnancy Help Center of Kent County has been serving our community by caring for women, children and families in need. The mission of the Center is to demonstrate the love and truth of God regarding the sanctity of all human life from the first moment of fertilization until natural death. They provide peer counseling, pregnancy testing and ultrasound confirmation by a physician, life-affirming alternatives to abortion, as well as compassionate support and healing to those affected by abortion.
- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Middletown State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. No matter the concern, A Door of Hope provides high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help at our centers. A Door of Hope is a facility providing medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician.
- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Wilmington State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. A Door of Hope provides medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. No matter the concern, they provide high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help.
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National Resources - Sussex Pregnancy Care Center State
- Other Counseling Options
- Child and Families First State
Children & Families First strengthens Delaware families by delivering an innovative and effective continuum of community-based social services. They know their community and meet the changing needs through replication of evidence-based programs and services.
- Samaritan Housing State
Founded in 2019, Samaritan Housing provides immediate crisis housing for women and women with children with Delaware Division of State Service Center housing voucher approval after emergencies such as house fires have left them homeless. Unlike earlier “motel vouchers” only for rooms, the eight-unit, 23-bed Samaritan Housing provides up to 28 days of clean, safe housing along with meals, access to medical and dental care, mental health care, child care, job training/placement, help finding housing, free furniture and home goods – and services of an intake coordinator, case manager, resident manager and program director.
- Mary Mother of Hope House III State
In response to the special needs of homeless women with children, the Ministry of Caring established two emergency shelters, Mary Mother of Hope House II & III (founded in 1983 and 1988 respectively). These cheerful, comfortable sites provide residents with a stable environment of support and guidance along with nourishing, well-balanced meals for 30 to 45 days. In their journeys toward self-sufficiency, the women also have an opportunity to acquire skills in life management and parenting and also to use Ministry of Caring child care services. Their children receive educational and recreational enrichment throughout their stays.
- Mary mother of Hope House II State
In response to the special needs of homeless women with children, the Ministry of Caring established two emergency shelters, Mary Mother of Hope House II & III (founded in 1983 and 1988 respectively). These cheerful, comfortable sites provide residents with a stable environment of support and guidance along with nourishing, well-balanced meals for 30 to 45 days. In their journeys toward self-sufficiency, the women also have an opportunity to acquire skills in life management and parenting and also to use Ministry of Caring child care services. Their children receive educational and recreational enrichment throughout their stays. Hope House II & III are key points of entry into the Ministry continuum of care for the homeless. Case managers can easily connect women with services such as job training/placement assistance, medical and dental care and personal counseling.
- Catholic Charities New Castle Office State
Catholic Charities offers pregnancy counseling to support the expecting parent to carry her child with dignity while making well-thought-out decisions for her and her baby. Catholic Charities Pregnancy Counseling services are free and confidential to the expecting parent, the birth father, and other members of the families as needed.
- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Middletown State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. No matter the concern, A Door of Hope provides high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help at our centers. A Door of Hope is a facility providing medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician.
- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Wilmington State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. A Door of Hope provides medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. No matter the concern, they provide high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help.
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- Abuse Recovery
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- Pregnancy Options
- Clothing / Food Assistance
- Maternity Clothes and Baby Items
- Child and Families First State
Children & Families First strengthens Delaware families by delivering an innovative and effective continuum of community-based social services. They know their community and meet the changing needs through replication of evidence-based programs and services.
- Shepherd’s House State
A non-profit homeless shelter for women and children. The Shepherd Place is a family shelter in Dover Delaware that was founded some twenty-five years ago by Father Lawrence Hunt and others who felt an acute desire to work to meet the needs of those in the Dover area who were homeless.
- Bayard House State
Bayard House is the only licensed residential program in Delaware providing direct client care service twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to at-risk, homeless, pregnant and/or newly parenting adolescents, young women, and their babies. The Bayard House program helps young women become nurturing parents and self-sufficient, contributing members of society.
- Friendship House Clothing Center State
The Friendship House Clothing Bank provides free clothing to the community, an employment opportunity for women looking to get back into the workforce, and a wonderful volunteer opportunity for all ages. Job Training Program: The Clothing Bank provides an empowering 15-week job training program, during which participating women work to rebuild their reputations, renew their spirit, and reinvent themselves by discovering their potential.
- Sussex Pregnancy Care Center State
Sussex Pregnancy Care Center is a non-profit center dedicated to giving complete up-to-date and accurate information regarding pregnancy, sexual health and relationships. All of their services are free and confidential. If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy and would like to schedule a free pregnancy test or wish to speak with a caring consultant, please call for an appointment.
- New Day Pregnancy Center State
For over 25 years, the Pregnancy Help Center of Kent County has been serving our community by caring for women, children and families in need. The mission of the Center is to demonstrate the love and truth of God regarding the sanctity of all human life from the first moment of fertilization until natural death. They provide peer counseling, pregnancy testing and ultrasound confirmation by a physician, life-affirming alternatives to abortion, as well as compassionate support and healing to those affected by abortion.
- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Middletown State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. No matter the concern, A Door of Hope provides high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help at our centers. A Door of Hope is a facility providing medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician.
- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Wilmington State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. A Door of Hope provides medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. No matter the concern, they provide high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help.
- Birthright of Wilmington State
At Birthright, they understand the challenges related to unplanned pregnancies. Birthright is available to women for as long as you need. They offer love, friendship, and support to women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant. Birthright is interdenominational and is not involved in any political activities, or lobbying. Birthright’s focus is on loving the mother, reminding her that there is hope and ensuring she is not alone.
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National Resources - Child and Families First State
- Assistance With Food
- Shepherd’s House State
A non-profit homeless shelter for women and children. The Shepherd Place is a family shelter in Dover Delaware that was founded some twenty-five years ago by Father Lawrence Hunt and others who felt an acute desire to work to meet the needs of those in the Dover area who were homeless.
- Samaritan Housing State
Founded in 2019, Samaritan Housing provides immediate crisis housing for women and women with children with Delaware Division of State Service Center housing voucher approval after emergencies such as house fires have left them homeless. Unlike earlier “motel vouchers” only for rooms, the eight-unit, 23-bed Samaritan Housing provides up to 28 days of clean, safe housing along with meals, access to medical and dental care, mental health care, child care, job training/placement, help finding housing, free furniture and home goods – and services of an intake coordinator, case manager, resident manager and program director.
- Mary Mother of Hope House III State
In response to the special needs of homeless women with children, the Ministry of Caring established two emergency shelters, Mary Mother of Hope House II & III (founded in 1983 and 1988 respectively). These cheerful, comfortable sites provide residents with a stable environment of support and guidance along with nourishing, well-balanced meals for 30 to 45 days. In their journeys toward self-sufficiency, the women also have an opportunity to acquire skills in life management and parenting and also to use Ministry of Caring child care services. Their children receive educational and recreational enrichment throughout their stays.
- Mary mother of Hope House II State
In response to the special needs of homeless women with children, the Ministry of Caring established two emergency shelters, Mary Mother of Hope House II & III (founded in 1983 and 1988 respectively). These cheerful, comfortable sites provide residents with a stable environment of support and guidance along with nourishing, well-balanced meals for 30 to 45 days. In their journeys toward self-sufficiency, the women also have an opportunity to acquire skills in life management and parenting and also to use Ministry of Caring child care services. Their children receive educational and recreational enrichment throughout their stays. Hope House II & III are key points of entry into the Ministry continuum of care for the homeless. Case managers can easily connect women with services such as job training/placement assistance, medical and dental care and personal counseling.
- The Ministry of Caring State
The Ministry of Caring is a vibrant community of staff, volunteers, donors, and diverse supporters united by a passion to serve the poor. They provide, nutritious meals for the hungry at Emmanuel Dining Room, shelters, transitional residences and long-term housing, employment connections, childcare and education, and any other support you may need.
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- Maternity Clothes and Baby Items
- Housing
- Housing on Campus
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- Shepherd’s House State
A non-profit homeless shelter for women and children. The Shepherd Place is a family shelter in Dover Delaware that was founded some twenty-five years ago by Father Lawrence Hunt and others who felt an acute desire to work to meet the needs of those in the Dover area who were homeless.
- Samaritan Housing State
Founded in 2019, Samaritan Housing provides immediate crisis housing for women and women with children with Delaware Division of State Service Center housing voucher approval after emergencies such as house fires have left them homeless. Unlike earlier “motel vouchers” only for rooms, the eight-unit, 23-bed Samaritan Housing provides up to 28 days of clean, safe housing along with meals, access to medical and dental care, mental health care, child care, job training/placement, help finding housing, free furniture and home goods – and services of an intake coordinator, case manager, resident manager and program director.
- Mary Mother of Hope House III State
In response to the special needs of homeless women with children, the Ministry of Caring established two emergency shelters, Mary Mother of Hope House II & III (founded in 1983 and 1988 respectively). These cheerful, comfortable sites provide residents with a stable environment of support and guidance along with nourishing, well-balanced meals for 30 to 45 days. In their journeys toward self-sufficiency, the women also have an opportunity to acquire skills in life management and parenting and also to use Ministry of Caring child care services. Their children receive educational and recreational enrichment throughout their stays.
- Mary mother of Hope House II State
In response to the special needs of homeless women with children, the Ministry of Caring established two emergency shelters, Mary Mother of Hope House II & III (founded in 1983 and 1988 respectively). These cheerful, comfortable sites provide residents with a stable environment of support and guidance along with nourishing, well-balanced meals for 30 to 45 days. In their journeys toward self-sufficiency, the women also have an opportunity to acquire skills in life management and parenting and also to use Ministry of Caring child care services. Their children receive educational and recreational enrichment throughout their stays. Hope House II & III are key points of entry into the Ministry continuum of care for the homeless. Case managers can easily connect women with services such as job training/placement assistance, medical and dental care and personal counseling.
- Bethany House I State
Bethany House I & II provides long-term supportive housing for formerly homeless women who have a wide spectrum of special needs. Residents, some of whom are employed, may be living with mental or physical disabilities. Residents who are unable to work are encouraged to perform volunteer jobs and to participate in job training or consumer programs.
- Mary Mother of Hope House I State
Mary Mother of Hope House I opened in 1977 as the first emergency shelter for single homeless women in the Delmarva Peninsula. This shelter provides housing and supportive services for those women 18 and over who want to address the root causes of their homelessness. Programs include intensive case management, drug and alcohol counseling, mental health services, housing assistance and placement, and job search and training.
- Bayard House State
Bayard House is the only licensed residential program in Delaware providing direct client care service twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to at-risk, homeless, pregnant and/or newly parenting adolescents, young women, and their babies. The Bayard House program helps young women become nurturing parents and self-sufficient, contributing members of society.
- The Ministry of Caring State
The Ministry of Caring is a vibrant community of staff, volunteers, donors, and diverse supporters united by a passion to serve the poor. They provide, nutritious meals for the hungry at Emmanuel Dining Room, shelters, transitional residences and long-term housing, employment connections, childcare and education, and any other support you may need.
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- Housing on Campus
- Childcare
- Local University Care
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- Child and Families First State
Children & Families First strengthens Delaware families by delivering an innovative and effective continuum of community-based social services. They know their community and meet the changing needs through replication of evidence-based programs and services.
- Delaware Division of Social Services State
This service provides support for families with children to enable the caretaker to hold a job, obtain training or meet special needs of the parent or child. Child care may also be provided in child abuse cases to help protect the child. If you are working, you may have to pay a portion of your child care expenses. Contact a DSS office to get more information on the program rules and fees. Eligibility: Child care services are available for children under the age of 13. The Division of Social Services determines eligibility based on a family’s income and need for service. The income limit is currently set at 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). If your child is older than 13 and has a special need, you still may be eligible to receive child care.
- The Ministry of Caring State
The Ministry of Caring is a vibrant community of staff, volunteers, donors, and diverse supporters united by a passion to serve the poor. They provide, nutritious meals for the hungry at Emmanuel Dining Room, shelters, transitional residences and long-term housing, employment connections, childcare and education, and any other support you may need.
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- Child Support
- Delaware Division of Social Services State
This service provides support for families with children to enable the caretaker to hold a job, obtain training or meet special needs of the parent or child. Child care may also be provided in child abuse cases to help protect the child. If you are working, you may have to pay a portion of your child care expenses. Contact a DSS office to get more information on the program rules and fees. Eligibility: Child care services are available for children under the age of 13. The Division of Social Services determines eligibility based on a family’s income and need for service. The income limit is currently set at 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). If your child is older than 13 and has a special need, you still may be eligible to receive child care.
- Samaritan Housing State
Founded in 2019, Samaritan Housing provides immediate crisis housing for women and women with children with Delaware Division of State Service Center housing voucher approval after emergencies such as house fires have left them homeless. Unlike earlier “motel vouchers” only for rooms, the eight-unit, 23-bed Samaritan Housing provides up to 28 days of clean, safe housing along with meals, access to medical and dental care, mental health care, child care, job training/placement, help finding housing, free furniture and home goods – and services of an intake coordinator, case manager, resident manager and program director.
- Mary Mother of Hope House III State
In response to the special needs of homeless women with children, the Ministry of Caring established two emergency shelters, Mary Mother of Hope House II & III (founded in 1983 and 1988 respectively). These cheerful, comfortable sites provide residents with a stable environment of support and guidance along with nourishing, well-balanced meals for 30 to 45 days. In their journeys toward self-sufficiency, the women also have an opportunity to acquire skills in life management and parenting and also to use Ministry of Caring child care services. Their children receive educational and recreational enrichment throughout their stays.
- Mary mother of Hope House II State
In response to the special needs of homeless women with children, the Ministry of Caring established two emergency shelters, Mary Mother of Hope House II & III (founded in 1983 and 1988 respectively). These cheerful, comfortable sites provide residents with a stable environment of support and guidance along with nourishing, well-balanced meals for 30 to 45 days. In their journeys toward self-sufficiency, the women also have an opportunity to acquire skills in life management and parenting and also to use Ministry of Caring child care services. Their children receive educational and recreational enrichment throughout their stays. Hope House II & III are key points of entry into the Ministry continuum of care for the homeless. Case managers can easily connect women with services such as job training/placement assistance, medical and dental care and personal counseling.
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National Resources - Delaware Division of Social Services State
- Local University Care
- Insurance
- Insurance for Low-Income Families
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- Insurance for Low-Income Families
- Peer-to-Peer Support
- Campus Support
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- Bayard House State
Bayard House is the only licensed residential program in Delaware providing direct client care service twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to at-risk, homeless, pregnant and/or newly parenting adolescents, young women, and their babies. The Bayard House program helps young women become nurturing parents and self-sufficient, contributing members of society.
- Catholic Charities Sussex County Office State
Catholic Charities offers pregnancy counseling to support the expecting parent to carry her child with dignity while making well-thought-out decisions for her and her baby. Catholic Charities Pregnancy Counseling services are free and confidential to the expecting parent, the birth father, and other members of the families as needed.
- Catholic Charities Kent County Office State
Catholic Charities offers pregnancy counseling to support the expecting parent to carry her child with dignity while making well-thought-out decisions for her and her baby. Catholic Charities Pregnancy Counseling services are free and confidential to the expecting parent, the birth father, and other members of the families as needed.
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- Online Education
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- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Wilmington State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. A Door of Hope provides medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. No matter the concern, they provide high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help.
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- Parenting Classes
- Child and Families First State
Children & Families First strengthens Delaware families by delivering an innovative and effective continuum of community-based social services. They know their community and meet the changing needs through replication of evidence-based programs and services.
- Bayard House State
Bayard House is the only licensed residential program in Delaware providing direct client care service twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to at-risk, homeless, pregnant and/or newly parenting adolescents, young women, and their babies. The Bayard House program helps young women become nurturing parents and self-sufficient, contributing members of society.
- Catholic Charities Sussex County Office State
Catholic Charities offers pregnancy counseling to support the expecting parent to carry her child with dignity while making well-thought-out decisions for her and her baby. Catholic Charities Pregnancy Counseling services are free and confidential to the expecting parent, the birth father, and other members of the families as needed.
- Catholic Charities Kent County Office State
Catholic Charities offers pregnancy counseling to support the expecting parent to carry her child with dignity while making well-thought-out decisions for her and her baby. Catholic Charities Pregnancy Counseling services are free and confidential to the expecting parent, the birth father, and other members of the families as needed.
- Catholic Charities New Castle Office State
Catholic Charities offers pregnancy counseling to support the expecting parent to carry her child with dignity while making well-thought-out decisions for her and her baby. Catholic Charities Pregnancy Counseling services are free and confidential to the expecting parent, the birth father, and other members of the families as needed.
- Sussex Pregnancy Care Center State
Sussex Pregnancy Care Center is a non-profit center dedicated to giving complete up-to-date and accurate information regarding pregnancy, sexual health and relationships. All of their services are free and confidential. If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy and would like to schedule a free pregnancy test or wish to speak with a caring consultant, please call for an appointment.
- New Day Pregnancy Center State
For over 25 years, the Pregnancy Help Center of Kent County has been serving our community by caring for women, children and families in need. The mission of the Center is to demonstrate the love and truth of God regarding the sanctity of all human life from the first moment of fertilization until natural death. They provide peer counseling, pregnancy testing and ultrasound confirmation by a physician, life-affirming alternatives to abortion, as well as compassionate support and healing to those affected by abortion.
- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Wilmington State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. A Door of Hope provides medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. No matter the concern, they provide high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help.
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- A Door of Hope Pregnancy Center – Wilmington State
A Door of Hope offers free help to women who are verifying and making decisions about their pregnancies. Many of their clients face unplanned pregnancies and difficult decisions. A Door of Hope provides medical services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. No matter the concern, they provide high standards of care and compassion for every woman who seeks help.
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- Child and Families First State
Children & Families First strengthens Delaware families by delivering an innovative and effective continuum of community-based social services. They know their community and meet the changing needs through replication of evidence-based programs and services.
- Mary Mother of Hope House III State
In response to the special needs of homeless women with children, the Ministry of Caring established two emergency shelters, Mary Mother of Hope House II & III (founded in 1983 and 1988 respectively). These cheerful, comfortable sites provide residents with a stable environment of support and guidance along with nourishing, well-balanced meals for 30 to 45 days. In their journeys toward self-sufficiency, the women also have an opportunity to acquire skills in life management and parenting and also to use Ministry of Caring child care services. Their children receive educational and recreational enrichment throughout their stays.
- Mary mother of Hope House II State
In response to the special needs of homeless women with children, the Ministry of Caring established two emergency shelters, Mary Mother of Hope House II & III (founded in 1983 and 1988 respectively). These cheerful, comfortable sites provide residents with a stable environment of support and guidance along with nourishing, well-balanced meals for 30 to 45 days. In their journeys toward self-sufficiency, the women also have an opportunity to acquire skills in life management and parenting and also to use Ministry of Caring child care services. Their children receive educational and recreational enrichment throughout their stays. Hope House II & III are key points of entry into the Ministry continuum of care for the homeless. Case managers can easily connect women with services such as job training/placement assistance, medical and dental care and personal counseling.
- Bethany House II State
Bethany House I & II provides long-term supportive housing for formerly homeless women who have a wide spectrum of special needs. Residents, some of whom are employed, may be living with mental or physical disabilities. Residents who are unable to work are encouraged to perform volunteer jobs and to participate in job training or consumer programs.
- Mary Mother of Hope House I State
Mary Mother of Hope House I opened in 1977 as the first emergency shelter for single homeless women in the Delmarva Peninsula. This shelter provides housing and supportive services for those women 18 and over who want to address the root causes of their homelessness. Programs include intensive case management, drug and alcohol counseling, mental health services, housing assistance and placement, and job search and training.
- Friendship House Clothing Center State
The Friendship House Clothing Bank provides free clothing to the community, an employment opportunity for women looking to get back into the workforce, and a wonderful volunteer opportunity for all ages. Job Training Program: The Clothing Bank provides an empowering 15-week job training program, during which participating women work to rebuild their reputations, renew their spirit, and reinvent themselves by discovering their potential.
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- Child and Families First State
Children & Families First strengthens Delaware families by delivering an innovative and effective continuum of community-based social services. They know their community and meet the changing needs through replication of evidence-based programs and services.
- Bethany Christian Services – Wilmington State
They believe every child deserves to be safe, loved, and connected through family. Bethany is a global nonprofit that supports children and families with world-class social services, all designed to help families thrive. Bethany Christian Services has resources for expectant parents and adoption services.
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- Child and Families First State
Children & Families First strengthens Delaware families by delivering an innovative and effective continuum of community-based social services. They know their community and meet the changing needs through replication of evidence-based programs and services.
- Bethany Christian Services – Wilmington State
They believe every child deserves to be safe, loved, and connected through family. Bethany is a global nonprofit that supports children and families with world-class social services, all designed to help families thrive. Bethany Christian Services has resources for expectant parents and adoption services.
- New Day Pregnancy Center State
For over 25 years, the Pregnancy Help Center of Kent County has been serving our community by caring for women, children and families in need. The mission of the Center is to demonstrate the love and truth of God regarding the sanctity of all human life from the first moment of fertilization until natural death. They provide peer counseling, pregnancy testing and ultrasound confirmation by a physician, life-affirming alternatives to abortion, as well as compassionate support and healing to those affected by abortion.
- Birthright of Wilmington State
At Birthright, they understand the challenges related to unplanned pregnancies. Birthright is available to women for as long as you need. They offer love, friendship, and support to women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant. Birthright is interdenominational and is not involved in any political activities, or lobbying. Birthright’s focus is on loving the mother, reminding her that there is hope and ensuring she is not alone.
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- Birth Parent Support
- Bethany Christian Services – Wilmington State
They believe every child deserves to be safe, loved, and connected through family. Bethany is a global nonprofit that supports children and families with world-class social services, all designed to help families thrive. Bethany Christian Services has resources for expectant parents and adoption services.
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- The Ministry of Caring State
The Ministry of Caring is a vibrant community of staff, volunteers, donors, and diverse supporters united by a passion to serve the poor. They provide, nutritious meals for the hungry at Emmanuel Dining Room, shelters, transitional residences and long-term housing, employment connections, childcare and education, and any other support you may need.
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- Delaware Division of Social Services State
This service provides support for families with children to enable the caretaker to hold a job, obtain training or meet special needs of the parent or child. Child care may also be provided in child abuse cases to help protect the child. If you are working, you may have to pay a portion of your child care expenses. Contact a DSS office to get more information on the program rules and fees. Eligibility: Child care services are available for children under the age of 13. The Division of Social Services determines eligibility based on a family’s income and need for service. The income limit is currently set at 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). If your child is older than 13 and has a special need, you still may be eligible to receive child care.
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- Safe Haven Laws – DE State
You can leave your unharmed baby, up to 14 days old, with an employee at any hospital emergency room in Delaware.
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