A hopeful place to begin again for pregnant mothers and children facing homelessness.
Marillac Moms provides safe housing for pregnant mothers who do not have a stable place to live.
While in the program, mothers receive mentoring and practical support as they prepare for their baby and work toward greater stability for themselves and their children.
Pregnant and Need Help Now?
Learn more about Marillac Moms. If you need more immediate assistance, additional housing, food, healthcare, and financial resources are also available.
Find Help and ResourcesMore Than Housing — A Safe Beginning for the Future
Pregnant women and single mothers are facing increasing challenges as housing costs rise, wages fall behind, and affordable childcare and healthcare remain difficult to access. For mothers experiencing homelessness during pregnancy, the future can feel uncertain and overwhelming.
Marillac Moms was created to respond to this reality — offering safe transitional housing that helps mothers regain stability and begin rebuilding their lives.
Inspired by Louise de Marillac, the program takes a relationship-based approach, walking alongside mothers with encouragement, practical help, and deep respect for their dignity as they build a stronger future for themselves and their children.
Because a safe beginning can change the course of a child’s life.
A New Beginning Starts with You
Because Marillac Moms serves only a limited number of families at a time, every gift helps make safe beginnings possible.
Give to Create a Safe Beginning
Help provide safe housing, stability, and support for pregnant mothers and their children facing homelessness.
Bring Marillac Moms to Your Parish or Community
Learn how your parish, Conference, or community can help provide safe housing and support for pregnant mothers and their children.
Safe Beginnings Happen Because People Care
See the Impact in Action
See how Marillac Moms is making a difference — and how others are helping make it possible.
Other Ways to Get Involved with Marillac Moms
Volunteer to Support a mom
Plan a community baby shower at your parish to support pregnant moms
Host a community baby shower at your parish to surround expecting mothers with love and support. Collect essential baby items, provide encouragement, and help ensure moms have what they need to welcome their child with dignity and confidence.
Organize a Walking with Moms in Need Ministry
Learn more about Walking with Moms in Need, a nationwide parish-based initiative that supports pregnant and parenting mothers by connecting them with resources, community, and ongoing care.
For more information on Marillac Moms contact Lisa Regan or Karla Colman.
