Question 1

Housing

Accepted Answer

Affordable Housing List (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f8f0cb09d613c3e3c698554/t/6883d67be4f5b079a07555bd/1753470587190/Affordable+Housing+List+7.22.25.docx.pdf)

One Roof(https://www.oneroofonline.org/)
 • One Roof is a resource and referral agency connecting persons experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness with services.

First Light Shelter(https://firstlightshelter.org/)
 • Provides those experiencing homelessness with s stable emergency shelter, access to housing programs, and the resources for them to achieve their full potential.

Project Independence:(https://childrensaid.org/what-we-do/programs/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  (https://pathwayshome.org/what-we-do-emergency-shelter/)
 • 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):(https://adeca.alabama.gov/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.​​

Question 2

Food Resources

Accepted Answer

Food Boxes(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e6bbf9a3cfac726723d62d7/t/5f50fefb7d009d14f72f05f9/1599143675674/Food+Banks+in+GBA.pdf)
 • ​Farmers to Families food box distribution sites in the Greater Birmingham area

Alabama Food Bank(https://feedingal.org/find-food/)
 • Have food banks available in the following counties: Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Walker, and Winston

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)(https://mydhr.alabama.gov/)
 • ​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 Thru(https://gracekleincommunity.com/contact/)
 • Various food box sites across Jefferson county

Question 3

Substance Use

Accepted Answer

​She Recovers :(https://sherecovers.life/) 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):(https://www.uabmedicine.org/specialties/comprehensive-addiction-in-pregnancy-program/#)
 • 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:(https://www.specialkindofcaring.org/about-us/)
 • One of Alabama’s largest providers of substance abuse treatment, substance abuse/HIV prevention, employment services, health care and affordable housing.

Olivia's House:(https://adatcbackup.wordpress.com/services-provided-by-olivias-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.

Question 4

Prenatal Resources

Accepted Answer

Alabama Pregnancy Test Center:(https://alabamapregnancytestcenter.com/)
 • Various resources including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, STD testing, education resources, and more.​

Her Choice - Birmingham:(https://herchoicebirmingham.org/)
 • 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):(https://wawchealth.com/)
 • 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:(https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/planning-baby/prenatal-care-checkups)
 • What to expect at your first appointment, how to prepare, signs to look for, and resources for free/low-cost prenatal care.

Question 5

Family Resources

Accepted Answer

The Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers (ANFRC): (https://www.anfrc.org/anfrc-network)
 • ​Network of over 20 resource centers across Alabama

Tuscaloosa One's Place: (https://www.tuscaloosaoneplace.org/what-we-do)
 • 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): (https://familyguidancecenter.org/services/)
 • Counseling services​
 • Early childhood services
 • Family services
 • Employment-related services
Tuscaloosa County Resource List:(http://www.tuscaloosada.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Tuscaloosa-DAs-Community-Resource-Guide-4-24-2019.pdf)​
 • Housing and shelters​
 • Children and Family Support
 • Transportation services
 • Mental Health and Substance Abuse services
 • Health Care and Employment
 • Legal Services

Alabama Coalition for Healthy Mothers and Children(https://www.achmc.com/)
 • An online registry linking to a variety of resources across Alabama​

Question 6

Infant Loss and Grief

Accepted Answer

Children's of Alabama - The Amelia Center:(https://www.childrensal.org/services/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 services
Khairi and Little Angels' Memorial (https://klamemorial.org/)
 • Provides maternal resources mental health and wellness support, and infant burial assistance from 20 weeks to 12 months.

Question 7

Postpartum Resources

Accepted Answer

Postpartum Support International (https://postpartum.net/)
 • Provide free peer support to moms experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety.

InfantSEE:(https://www.infantsee.org/?sso=y)
 • 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  (https://www.instagram.com/birthstoriesbirmingham/)
 • Free group that meets the first Saturday of every month to share birth stories.

Safe to Sleep:(https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/)
 • 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:​(https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/injuryprevention/car-seats.html)​
 • Four out of five children are improperly restrained in their safety seats. Visit Car Seat Inspection Stations (https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/injuryprevention/inspection-stations.html)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 car

Question 8

Breastfeeding Support

Accepted Answer

Alabama Breastfeeding Resources:(https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/perinatal/breastfeeding.html)
 • Breastfeeding classes and support groups​
 • Educational resources​

Alabama WIC Breastfeeding Resource Guide:(https://alabamabreastfeeding.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FHS.WIC_.BreastfeedingResourceGuide.0923na-1.pdf)
 • WIC mothers have free access to 24/7 breastfeeding and infant feeding support through the Pacify app.​​​

Baby Cafe(https://www.thewellnesscoalition.org/babycafe/)
 • Free meetings providing education and support for breastfeeding parents. ​​​

Question 9

Mental Health

Accepted Answer

Connect Alabama(https://mh.alabama.gov/connect-alabama-app/)
 • This 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 Institute(https://www.bwmhi.org/)
 • Offers 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.(https://mh.alabama.gov/connect-alabama-app/)

Alabama Department of Mental Health(https://mh.alabama.gov/)
 • ​S(https://www.uwca.org/latest-news/need-a-lyft-its-easy-to-get-a-free-ride/)erves 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: (https://mh.alabama.gov/988-2/)
 • 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):(https://www.postpartumdepression.org/)
 • Community website sharing the stories of women and men who have experienced postpartum depression (PPD).​

Question 10

Transportation

Accepted Answer

Ride United(https://www.uwca.org/latest-news/need-a-lyft-its-easy-to-get-a-free-ride/)
 • Free transportation for individuals in Jefferson County for work-related trips, government assistance appointments, education services, health services, or for basic needs

Kid One(https://www.kidone.org/)
 • Free transportation to medical, dental, and mental health care services for children and expectant mothers who are transportation disadvantaged.

Question 11

Insurance & Medicaid

Accepted Answer

Babies Health Insurance Program - ALL Babies: (https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/allbabies/)
 • 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:(https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/allkids/about.html)
 • 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:(https://medicaid.alabama.gov/content/3.0_Apply/3.2_Qualifying/3.2.2_Medicaid_Pregnant.aspx)
 • Apply online here
 • Find information about qualifications and eligibility​
 • List of services and providers covered

Plan First:(https://medicaid.alabama.gov/content/3.0_Apply/3.2_Qualifying/3.2.3_Medicaid_Plan_First.aspx)
 • A Family Planning Program for Women Ages 19-55 and Vasectomies for Men Ages 21 and older​

Alabama Maternal Health Toolkit​(https://www.alarise.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Alabama-Maternal-Health-Toolkit-2025.pdf)
 • 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.​

Question 12

Education & Childcare

Accepted Answer

Alabama Day Care Directory:
(https://apps.dhr.alabama.gov/daycare/daycare_search)
 • Provides information about Child Day Care Centers throughout the state of Alabama

Subsidized Day Care Services:(https://dhr.alabama.gov/child-care/subsidy-overview/)
 • 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(https://www.uab.edu/civitansparks/uab-early-head-start-program)
 • ​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-being

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