Welcome to the Walking with Moms in Need initiative! Our mission is simple: to ensure that no mother feels alone or unsupported. We're dedicated to providing unwavering support and assistance to mothers in every stage of their journey through motherhood. Whether you're expecting, navigating the challenges of parenthood, or facing unexpected circumstances, our ministry is here for you.

We understand that each mother's situation is unique, which is why we've curated a diverse range of resources to address various needs. Here's how we can assist you:

From prenatal care to childbirth classes, below you will find a comprehensive collection of resources to support you during your pregnancy. 

Pregnancy Help Centers: 

• Northlake Crisis Pregnancy Center: Located in Covington, the Northlake Crisis Pregnancy Center can help with a range of services including- Pregnancy tests, Ultrasounds, STD testing, counseling services, pre-natal & parenting classes, and long-term materinal support such as clothing & baby items. 

• VIA Link: Via Link is an online resourcase database that can help with services such as food, crisis & violence support, substance abuse, mental health, lagal aid, employment, financial assistance, housing & shelters, and much more. When visiting the VIA Link website please follow the below user instructions: 

  1. Type in your ZIP code in the “Serving (zip code or address)” entry box. Select the correct city from the dropdown.
  2.  Then under “Browse Resources by Category” select the category where you need help and a dropdown opens.
  3. Select the sub-category you want. 
      a. On the next page you will see 1) a map noting the locations and 2) the individual providers for the sub-category you selected. 
      b. From here you can select Details, Contact info and send an email to yourself with that information.

• Sancutuary For Life: Part of the Diocease of Baton Rouge, Sanctuary For Life helps provide housing solutions for pregnant women. They help with short & long-term housing for pregnant woman 18 years of age and older, free of charge. This is an adult only prgram, children are not allowed to live on the premises. Residents are asked to bring their own food.

• St. Marguerite d'Yougville Maternity Home: Located in Lafayette, St. Marguerite Maternity home offers housing for homeless pregnant women & will allow small children in certain situations. They also offer help with: spiritual guidance, GED prep classes, career development, parenting programs, social skills, budgeting, and job opportunities. 

• Northshore Catholic Center: Located in Covington, Northshore Catholic Center provides mentoring, food assistance, counseling, adult education and runs a diaper bank in Metairie. Appointments must be made. 

• St. Vincent de Paul: Located in Mandeville, St. Vincent de Paul offers short-term assistance to those in need. An interview process is required before assistance is provided. 

• Child Care Assistance Program for Families: An online resource that provides finance support to low-income families while they are working or attending school.

• Head Start - Lacombe/Mandeviile: Works with families with children from 6 weeks to 5 years old to best support the child through housing, employment, transportation, financil security and school preparation. 

• Mandeville Career Opportunities: Online resource that publishes job opportunities in the city of Mandeville.

• Express Jobs: Online resource that assists individuals with finding employment opportunities that range from full-time, part-time, and temporary positions. 

• Catholic Charitites Adoption Services: Offers adoption counseling, financial & medical assistance, legal counsel, and has certified open adoption practioners on staff. 

• St. Tammany Parenting Center: Offers active parenting classes, breastfeeding support, car seat inspection & insallation, first aide and safety training, and much more. Some classes do require a fee.

Below are resources that pertain to family planning, disabilitiy, and domestice abuse situations. 

• Safe Harbor: Domestic abuse shelter that serves survivors and their children. Please use the website as a source of contact. 

• Northshore Families Helping Families: A non-profi organization that assists families and individuals with disabilities by providing knowledge, peer-to-peer support and refferals to resources and training. 

• Archdiocese of New Orleans provides Catholic family planning services both in-person and virtual to provide support in SymptoPro Fertility Education

• Cribs for Kids: A monthly public education program through the Coroner's Office of St Tammany, this program will expand community policies to provide safe sleep tips and free portable cribs to families in need.