Affordable Housing List One RoofOne Roof is a resource and referral agency connecting persons experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness with services.First Light ShelterProvides those experiencing homelessness with s stable emergency shelter, access to housing programs, and the resources for them to achieve their full potential.Project Independence:Provides safe, stable living accommodations to pregnant and/or parenting homeless mothers and their children (ages 16-21) who are engaged in breaking cycles of trauma and poverty. Pathways Pathways provides emergency shelter and comprehensive support services designed to help women and children experiencing homelessness regain stability and achieve self-sufficiency. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP):​The objectives of LIHEAP are to help low-income families meet the costs of home energy, defined as heating and cooling of residences, and to increase their energy self-sufficiency and reduce their vulnerability resulting from energy needs.​​

Food Boxes​Farmers to Families food box distribution sites in the Greater Birmingham area Alabama Food BankHave food banks available in the following counties: Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Walker, and WinstonSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)​Provides monthly financial assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families to purchase food. Benefits are loaded onto an EBT card, which can be used at approved grocery stores and markets to buy essentials like fruits, vegetables, bread, and dairy, helping to improve food security and nutrition.Grace Klein: Food Box Drive ThruVarious food box sites across Jefferson county

​She Recovers : Walker County & adjacent communities Offers mothers struggling with substance use a one-stop for prenatal care, substance use treatment, medication, parenting support, counseling, and peer recovery support. Also connects women to resources for food, clothing, healthcare, and legal issues.​ UAB Comprehensive Addiction in Recovery Program (CAPP): Provides help for new and expecting mothers with a current or past substance use disorder. The CAPP clinic combines prenatal and postpartum care with social services, case management, and peer recovery support, along with evaluation and treatment for addiction.​ Aletheia House: One of Alabama’s largest providers of substance abuse treatment, substance abuse/HIV prevention, employment services, health care and affordable housing. Olivia's House: Provides care and services for substance- dependent women and their children.​ Some of the many services include housing, medical screenings, support groups, counseling, and more. Recovery Resource Center A collaborative initiative dedicated to simplify the substance use treatment system process by providing a central point of information. The center’s staff and volunteers have the expertise to answer questions, initiate the treatment admission process, and make referrals as needed. All services are voluntary and are offered at no cost to the client.

Alabama Pregnancy Test Center:Various resources including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, STD testing, education resources, and more.​Her Choice - Birmingham:Prenatal, birth, and post-partum resources ranging from free ultrasounds to child-birth classes and post-partum support groups.West Alabama Women's Center (WAWC):Offers pregnancy verification for Medicaid applicants, prenatal care, and miscarriage management, including ectopic and missed miscarriages, while providing support for pregnant individuals experiencing complications.​ March of Dimes Prenatal Care Information and Resources What to expect at your first appointment, how to prepare, signs to look for, and resources for free/low-cost prenatal care.

The Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers (ANFRC): ​Network of over 20 resource centers across AlabamaTuscaloosa One's Place: Empowers families to achieve their full potential by providing resources to promote self-sufficiency, strengthening families, and preventing child abuse and neglect to improve the quality of life for all community members. Provides various assistance programs. ​Family Guidance Center (FGC): Counseling services​Early childhood servicesFamily servicesEmployment-related servicesTuscaloosa County Resource List:​Housing and shelters​Children and Family SupportTransportation servicesMental Health and Substance Abuse servicesHealth Care and EmploymentLegal ServicesAlabama Coalition for Healthy Mothers and ChildrenAn online registry linking to a variety of resources across Alabama​Noah & Emily Little Human FoundationBirmingham based national nonprofit supporting families experiencing a NICU or antepartum hospitalization, or the loss of an infant. All services are free, and include care packages delivered to parents of premature or sick infants at partnering hospitals (toiletries, snacks, blankets, journals, and prematurity awareness literature) and baby item packages for families in need (diapers, wipes, onesies, bottles, a blanket, laundry detergent, and a car seat if needed).

Children's of Alabama - The Amelia Center:Provides professional counseling and support groups for parents grieving the death of a child of any age, ranging from pregnancy loss through adulthood. Along with additional child counseling servicesKhairi and Little Angels' Memorial Provides maternal resources mental health and wellness support, and infant burial assistance from 20 weeks to 12 months.

Postpartum Support International Provide free peer support to moms experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety. InfantSEE:Infants six to twelve months of age can receive a free comprehensive eye and vision examination regardless of a family's income or access to health insurance coverage through InfantSEE. InfantSEE is a public health program managed by Optometry's Charity, The AOA Foundation.Birth Stories Group Free group that meets the first Saturday of every month to share birth stories.Safe to Sleep:Information and resources to help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths.​Alabama Car Seat Safety Information:​​Four out of five children are improperly restrained in their safety seats. Visit Car Seat Inspection Stations to get free help with your car seat, including information on selecting the correct seat for your child and demonstrations on safely installing a car seat in your carNoah & Emily Little Human FoundationBirmingham based national nonprofit supporting families experiencing a NICU or antepartum hospitalization, or the loss of an infant. All services are free, and include care packages delivered to parents of premature or sick infants at partnering hospitals (toiletries, snacks, blankets, journals, and prematurity awareness literature) and baby item packages for families in need (diapers, wipes, onesies, bottles, a blanket, laundry detergent, and a car seat if needed).

Alabama Breastfeeding Resources:Breastfeeding classes and support groups​Educational resources​Alabama WIC Breastfeeding Resource Guide:WIC mothers have free access to 24/7 breastfeeding and infant feeding support through the Pacify app.​​​Baby CafeFree meetings providing education and support for breastfeeding parents. ​​​

Connect AlabamaThis is a free app that provides individuals instant access to education, information and services related to substance use, mental health, and prevention. Black Women's Mental Health InstituteOffers free counseling. While the Black Women’s Mental Health Institute is tailored to the mental wellness of Black women & girls, they do not deny counseling requests based on race or gender.Alabama Department of Mental Health​Serves Alabama citizens with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)24/7, free, confidential support, resources and referrals to any pregnant and postpartum mothers facing mental health challenges and their loved ones. The service is available via phone and text in English or Spanish.​988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 988 is the national three-digit phone number for all mental health, substance use, and suicide crisis.​Calls are routed to Alabama Call centers located at AltaPointe Health in Mobile; in Birmingham at JBS in collaboration with The Crisis Center Birmingham; in Dothan with SpectraCare Health Systems; and in Huntsville at WellStone.Postpartum Depression (PPD):Community website sharing the stories of women and men who have experienced postpartum depression (PPD).​Oasis Women’s Counseling CenterCounseling center in Alabama devoted exclusively to women and children, serving Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, St. Clair, and Walker counties. Services include individual, couples, and family counseling; play therapy for children ages 3–12; counseling for adolescent girls; art therapy; and trauma-focused approaches such as EMDR and DBT. Fees are set on a sliding scale based on household income and number of dependents, and Medicaid is accepted; teletherapy is also available.

Ride UnitedFree transportation for individuals in Jefferson County for work-related trips, government assistance appointments, education services, health services, or for basic needsKid OneFree transportation to medical, dental, and mental health care services for children and expectant mothers who are transportation disadvantaged.Birmingham On DemandBirmingham On-Demand is the city’s microtransit service. You can use it to get a shared ride for a flat rate of just $1.50.Hearts of WheelsHearts of Wheels is a Birmingham nonprofit providing transportation solutions for economically disadvantaged and at-risk youth ages 17-26, primarily aging out of foster care, through its Workforce Transportation Support Program. Direct services include donated cars, help with insuring a vehicle, and driver's training/education.

Babies Health Insurance Program - ALL Babies: ALL Babies offers low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage for eligible pregnant women who reside in Alabama. This new coverage option is available to pregnant women and their unborn children through Alabama's Children’s Health Insurance Program​ ​Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) - ALL Kids: ALL Kids is administered by the Alabama Department of Public Health and provides low cost healthcare coverage to eligible children under age 19 who live in Alabama. Alabama Medicaid for Pregnant Women: Apply online here Find information about qualifications and eligibility​ List of services and providers covered Plan First: A Family Planning Program for Women Ages 19-55 and Vasectomies for Men Ages 21 and older​ Alabama Maternal Health Toolkit​ This toolkit is designed to support and empower birthgivers as they navigate the complexities of maternal health care in Alabama. It contains critical information on maternal health, Medicaid coverage, health care access and community resources.​

Alabama Day Care Directory: Provides information about Child Day Care Centers throughout the state of AlabamaSubsidized Day Care Services:The Office of Child Care Subsidy administers the subsidized child care program to provide Alabama’s low and moderate-income families with equal access to affordable and quality child care services as they participate in work, educational or training activities.UAB Early Head Start​UAB Early Head Start is a home-based program that supports low-income families with children ages 0-3 and pregnant women, offering early education, parenting support, and access to health and community resources to promote healthy development and family well-beingBirmingham Talks Program​Birmingham Talks is an early learning program that works with children ages 0 to 4 and their caregivers to build lifetime literacy. It is a free program, open to families who live or work in Jefferson CountyPreschool PartnersNonprofit preschool program serving under-resourced Birmingham families, providing highquality, tuition-free (or low-cost, based on ability to pay) preschool education for two-, three-, and four-year-olds to prepare them for kindergarten.

Point of Life Resource CenterBirmingham-based nonprofit supporting families in poverty, particularly those with infants and young children. Direct services include "Bassinets for Babies" and "Mindful Beginnings," which provide diapers, formula, clothing, and other baby essentials, and "The Listener," a mental health support line where families in crisis can talk to someone who will listen without judgment and, when needed, be guided toward professional mental health services.Bundles of Hope Diaper BankDirect services include free diapers and wipes distributed through a network of roughly 30 partner agencies on a monthly basis, and a home-delivery diaper program (DDDRP) for eligible families in partnership with the Alabama Coordinated Health Network and Nurse-Family Partnership