Are you in need of financial assistance? While our mission is to see bound women become free through a variety of programs and support services, we recognize that women are drowning under the weight of financial burden. We have worked extensively to provide a national and state-specific resource list to assist women in finding valuable resources that can help in times of crises.
The following is a comprehensive list of resources available to assist women in a variety of areas, including housing, utilities, addiction, and so much more. Please be advised that placement on this guide does not constitute affiliation with our organization or guarantee support. This guide is for informational purposes only.
Assistance with finding childcare, including price, ages served, special services, etc. To learn more, call 225-926-8005. Address: 4521 Jamestown Ave. #5, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
Cradle to K is Mayor Broome’s signature early childhood initiative. Our mission is to strengthen the culture of parenting in Baton Rouge. Ultimately, Cradle to K is about supporting parents to build positive habits and reduce stress.
East Baton Rouge Head Start and Early Head Start Program provide children with education, leadership and advocacy. The program promotes school readiness of children from birth to age five with a pre-school curriculum assisting them in enhancing their cognitive, language, literacy, social, and emotional development.
Information Center of Louisiana provides resources to grandparents and relatives raising children. To learn more, call 225-810-3555. Address: 7325 Caprice Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70807.
Designed to give babies the best possible start in life, by improving families’ access to healthcare, social services, and resources. For more info, call 225-201-8888. Address: 323 E. Airport Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
Educate families about correctly installing car seats, bike safety, and teach young drivers to be road ready. For more info, call 225-372-3991.
Offers a day center for homeless women and children, food service, free pharmacy & medical assistance, help with uniforms for kids, and more. For more info, call 225-383-7837.
Offers resources to apply for school lunch and breakfast programs. For the state of LA, contact the Division of Nutrition Support, Dept. of Education. For more info, call 1-877-453-2721.
The East Baton Rouge Early Childhood Program is a free tuition program for ages 2-4 for qualifying families OR max tuition 475$ monthly. You can apply below
Boys & Girls Club works to save and change the lives of children and teens by providing safe, positive, and engaging environments with programs that prepare and inspire them to achieve Great Futures. For more info, call 225-383-3928.
Prepares high-achieving, under resourced high school students to enter, excel in, and graduate from college.
Offers services in the Springfield area to help raise healthy and successful children, including school readiness programs and quality child care. Call (417) 888-2020 for more info.
Through the Council of Churches of the Ozarks, this program offers services and support for children in foster care.
Boys & Girls Club works to save and change the lives of children and teens by providing safe, positive, and engaging environments with programs that prepare and inspire them to achieve Great Futures. For more info, call (417) 862-9249.
Offers faith-based programs for children ages 6-17. Call (417) 864-4167 for more information.
Provides support for students in the areas of health, hunger, & hygiene. Contact (417) 862-7771 for more info.
Offers support to abused children. Call 417-256-4445 for more info.
Offers financial assistance for children's medical care at CoxHealth in Springfield. Call (417) 269-5437 for more information.
Provides services to establish paternity and enforce child support, through Missouri's Department of Social Services.
Compass is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2007, led by a diverse volunteer board of local musicians, music educators, and arts advocates. The mission of Compass is to provide aspiring musicians, singers and songwriters with educational, promotional, networking and showcasing opportunities to help them reach their full musical and artistic potential. Since its inception, Compass has helped to foster a musical community in mid-Missouri by hosting summer music camps, various workshops, classes, events, the annual Compass Fest, songwriter circles, and musician showcases for adults and youth.
Offers programs and therapy for infants, children, and adults with disabilities. For more info, call (417) 829-0898.
If you are in need of diapers, visit diaperbankoftheozarks.org/need-diapers to find the closest agency near you.
Offers programs to help families achieve mental, spiritual, and physical stability. Contact (417) 720-1065 for more info.
Provides support for families and children with autism including parent training, early childhood programs, and therapies. Call 1-800-200-2119 for more info.
State-licensed Foster Home Neighborhood care facility in the Springfield area. For more info, call (417) 862-6675.
Provides financial and emotional support to families whose children are facing pediatric emergencies. Contact (417) 316-3216 for more info.
Provides quality care and education to children (0-6 years) in a Christian environment with a focus on strengthening families.
Provides newborn babies with warm blankets and quilts. Contact (417) 881-2229 for more info.
Provides new shoes to children in Springfield Public Schools Title I elementary programs.
Provides programs to prevent childhood injury including bike safety, water safety, fire safety, and more.
Helps to transition children into the foster care system and support foster care families.
Offers programs that enables kids to realize their potential, prepare teens for college, offer ways for families to have fun together, prepare people for employment, and more.
Offers support for abused and neglected children in the foster care system and the families caring for them.
Offers programs including adoption support, foster care support, parenting help, behavioral health & prevention, and child & family development.
Offers programs that include support for adoption & foster care needs, pregnancy services, and counseling services.
Offers residential and community-based programs to support adoptive & foster care families, while also offering mentoring & residential services.
Provides clothing for students of Springfield Public Schools who qualify for free/reduced lunches.
Offers $20/day childcare for essential workers (YMCA of the Ozarks).
Offers foster care, transitional living, and counseling options for youth.
Provides 24-hour, 365-days-a-year childcare services for families in crisis in Springfield. Call (417) 865-2273 for more info.
Promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy and research.
KAA works to transform urban youth to impact their communities for Christ. It's mission is to build Christian leaders by encouraging, equipping, and empowering urban youth and their mentors through camping and education.
Mallory, founder of The Feeding Mom is a Speech Pathologist, Craniosacral Therapist and Certified Infant Reflux Specialist educating caregivers and providing therapy for infant feeding difficulties including reflux and colic.
Do you have a teen struggling with substance abuse? Defining Wellness Center understands the impact that addiction has in families and works to treat the whole individual - body, mind, and spirit.
Items range from fruits to baby formula or even clothing from the charity. Single moms or low income parents can get baby formula or diapers. Based on donations some produce or household cleaning supplies may be given out. Located at 2156 Wooddale Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Call 225-932-9533 for more information.
We offer compassionate support and safe housing choices for survivors of domestic violence and their children in Indianapolis, IN. Call 317-923-5750
Connect with a clinic or resource center nearby for free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD/STI testing, financial support, and more. Get care and info now.
Christ Healing Community Closet & Pantry offers non-perishable and frozen food, adult and children clothes, household items for free, school uniforms, blankets, hygiene products, sleeping bags, and more. Additional services include a shower (call for appointment), laundry room, and vouchers for a free hair cut. Closet and pantry are open from 9am-12pm Tuesday - Thursday. For more information, call 225-773-4302.
After School Programs serve youth of all ages. These programs are designed to support a variety of focus areas. Participation in effective programs outside of school hours show positive effects on student achievement in areas of school attendance and increased academic success. For more info, visit ourbrayn.org/. Looking for a specific program for your children? Visit ourbrayn.org/youthprogramslocator.
The Grogan Family Program is for single mothers and their children. This program provides a safe and stable environment for mothers to raise their children while working to get back on their feet. This is a working program, and the mothers will have expectations and goals within the program. While in the program mothers will learn life skills, job skills, resume writing, money management, budgeting skills and more. Please call or email for an application.
Eternal Smiles Foundation's mission is simple, but powerful, providing orthodontic braces to children from single-parent households at NO charge, giving them the gift of a confident smile and a brighter future. Available for single moms with children between the ages of 10 and 17. (Please note: There is a nominal $25 application fee; however, the braces are 100% free.)
SPA provides single parents with resources, practical assistance, emotional encouragement and social networking to better their lives, and those of their children.
This organization allows men in the church to serve single mothers and widows in an organized way. It also provides a guideline to institute a men's ministry team in your church. For more info, call 1(303)880-8839.
This organization transforms organizations and communities by equipping them to intentionally and proactively engage fathers in their children's lives.
We offer free ESL (English as a Second Language) classes at our LSU Location. If you are interested, please come join us! We would love to meet you. Pre-register below to help us plan ahead!
Never finished high school? A high school equivalency diploma is available through the EBRPSS Adult Education Program. Every year nearly 800,000 adults take the high school equivalency test, opening the doors to higher education, better job opportunities, and increased standards of living.
Feeding hungry minds can’t happen without the dedication and hard work of our talented people. If you’re looking for a challenging career with room for growth and incredible opportunities, explore some of our open positions.
-The Career Center serves our community as a catalyst for the development of a career-resilient, self-reliant workforce. -The Career Center is not an employment agency or a job training agency. It is a free public service offering trained and professional help and extensive resources to identify your needs while planning a career path and conducting your job search. -Contact Anne Nowak 225-231-3733 anowak@ebrpl.com
Serves survivors of domestic & dating violence, sexual assault & human trafficking. Open Mon - Fri. No appointment is necessary. Our number is (225) 239-7880 24-hour Crisis Line: 225‑389‑3001 Survivor support groups available Wednesdays.
Assists refugees and immigrants throughout their various stages of integration in Louisiana and other states, enabling them to become self-reliant.
FMNP coupons can be used to buy eligible foods from farmers, farmers markets or roadside stands that have been approved.
EyeCare America is a public service program that educates parents and primary care providers about the importance of early childhood (newborn through 36 months of age) eye care. For more info, call 1(877)887-6327.
LCI provides financial assistance to individuals for eye care through local clubs. Visit the website and check out the "club locator" button to find a club near you!
This is a program providing free cataract surgery to people of all ages who have no other means to pay. Surgeries are scheduled annually on one day, usually in May. For more info, call 1(559)797-1629.
This organization is a U.S. based charitable cataract surgery program. Operation Sight provides needed care to those unable to access or afford surgery.
A public health program designed to ensure early detection of eye conditions in babies. AOA Member Optometrists provide a free comprehensive infant eye assessment to children younger than one year. For more info, call 1(888)396-3937.
This organization allows any U.S. resident in financial need to purchase basic prescription glasses. For more info, call 1(973)376-4903.
Contact this organization and ask about the Online Charity Portal which offers in-kind lenses and frames as how-to's and guides to expand vision services in the community.
Find fairly cheap and good quality glasses. Please note, you will need your most recent prescription.
Provides free eye exams, glasses, or surgery. For more info, call 504-525-7235.
Visit the website or call 1(800)723-3546 for a free, government-issued cell phone.
CWC works to equip those in need with brand new or refurbished computers. In need of a computer of have a computer that you are interested in donating? Contact them today!
PCs for People refurbishes desktop and laptop computers for distribution to eligible recipients.
CTAC provides computers for low-income individuals, non-profits, libraries, schools, and faith-based organizations.
Computer for Families offers basic computers for qualifying families. Visit the website or call (225)379-3577.
Cox opens a world of opportunity for families that have a K-12 student and receive government assistance with low-cost, home internet--for only $9.95* per month.
Sophie is a free personal safety app that everyone can see. Tired of feeling unsafe on the street, in a parking lot, or even at home? Using voice commands, Sophie records video, sounds an alarm, and sends your location to your emergency contacts and/or calls your local police.
Connect with a clinic or resource center nearby for free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD/STI testing, financial support, and more. Get care and info now.
With the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program, you can save on your bill and may be able to get high-speed internet for free.
Get a free Android™ phone and wireless plan.
This website guides you to the various resources for educational needs pertaining to primary, secondary, and higher education. It also provides information on federal funding available as well as educational resources for home-schooled children.
A self-paced learning environment to enhance life skills and teaches financial security, positive parenting habits, career prep, and self-care visit.
Visit this website for information on how to receive scholarships.
View this website for college grant opportunities for single moms specifically.
Click here for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for financial aid for college or grad school.
Offers free parenting classes and counseling with child care available. Earn points for diapers, car seats, clothes, make-up, etc. For more info, call 225-201-8888.
We offer free ESL (English as a Second Language) classes at our LSU Location. If you are interested, please come join us! We would love to meet you. Pre-register below to help us plan ahead!
Never finished high school? A high school equivalency diploma is available through the EBRPSS Adult Education Program. Every year nearly 800,000 adults take the high school equivalency test, opening the doors to higher education, better job opportunities, and increased standards of living.
-The Career Center serves our community as a catalyst for the development of a career-resilient, self-reliant workforce. -The Career Center is not an employment agency or a job training agency. It is a free public service offering trained and professional help and extensive resources to identify your needs while planning a career path and conducting your job search. -Contact Anne Nowak 225-231-3733 anowak@ebrpl.com
Assists refugees and immigrants throughout their various stages of integration in Louisiana and other states, enabling them to become self-reliant.
Connect with a clinic or resource center nearby for free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD/STI testing, financial support, and more. Get care and info now.
Medicaid Purchase Plan is for workers who qualify for Medicare who have disabilities. For more info, call 1(888)342-6207.
Medical insurance sharing plan. For more info, call (877)764-2426.
Find resources and programs in your state that provide support for women who have experienced abuse.
Medi-Share is a community of Christians who have agreed to live as the early church (Acts 2 & 4) when it comes to sharing each other's burdens. Members share each other's eligible medical bills and encourage and lift one another up in prayer. For more info, call (800) 772-5623.
CHM is a membership-based, nonprofit ministry through which hundreds of thousands of Christians voluntarily share to pay each other’s medical bills. Get a medical insurance plan by calling 1(800)791-6225.
Organization that offers health & wellness programs, domestic violence campaigns, sexual assault assistance. For more info, call (202)467-0801
Info on how to get free or discounted prescriptions and government assistance. *Tip to navigate the website, click the "State & Local Aid Programs", from there scroll down and select your state.*
A 12-month, faith-based residential facility for men & women (18+) to help overcome any kind of controlling issue.
Info on where you can find free healthcare centers and clinics. *Tip to navigate the website is to click the "State & Local Aid Programs", from there scroll down and select your state.*
VIA LINK provides information, referrals, training, and crisis intervention to people, organizations, and communities so they can help themselves and others.
Provides nutritional education, breastfeeding education and support, and referrals to health care providers. Call (417) 864-1540 for more info.
Provides women the opportunity to enhance their self-esteem through resources that will lead women to the path of success.
Offers support for the general well-being of legally blind people in Missouri.
Provides support to families in crisis in Greene County, MO, through food assistance and hygiene items.
Provides food to those in need in Christian County, MO. Call (417) 724-2500 to apply and get more info.
Offers food distribution services for children and families in the Ozarks area.
Offers food distribution services to children and families. Call (417) 823-8998 for more info.
Offers programs for families, children, women, and seniors with disabilities.
Offers programs and services for both children and adults with disabilities in the Springfield area.
Offers programs, support groups, and case management for families with children with disabilities.
Offers healthcare services for substance abuse, mental & behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and child welfare.
Called to Peace Ministries provides education and support to those in abusive situations, and to equip those who desire to help them.
Community dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Provides Christian camping experiences to individuals with special needs and chronic illnesses, along with their families.
Provide meaningful employment for people with disabilities. Contact (417) 866-2339 for more info.
Provides medical services for children that qualify at no cost. For more info, call 1-888-342-6207.
Provides individual, children, and family trauma counseling. For more info, call 225-387-2287.
Provides Ascension Parish residents with low cost sliding scale with abuse treatment and counseling. For more info, 225-621-5775.
Ministry provides hospital visitation, holiday outreach, house cleaning services, and support groups for cancer patients and their families as they are receiving treatment and immediately following treatment during recovery. email cancerteam@healingplacechurch.org or call 985-290-4319 (Bridget Mills)
Offers emergency services. For more info, call 225-336-8708.
Offers several housing options across south Louisiana for people living with severe and persistent mental illness. For more info, call 225-388-5800.
Provides Medicaid/free psychiatric evaluations and monthly sessions with a social worker. For more info, call 225-925-1906.
Offers counseling and support services for women dealing with an unplanned pregnancy, along with pregnancy tests and other resources. For more info, call 225-663-6470.
Offers a variety of services connected with the Woodlake Recovery Center. For more info, call 225-924-1910 or visit 10473 Old Hammond Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA.
Offers medical detoxification. For more info, call 225-925-3167.
Offers a day center for homeless women and children, food service, free pharmacy & medical assistance, help with uniforms for kids, and more. For more info, visit their website.
HAART offers a complete continuum of care to people living with HIV/AIDS including housing, primary care, medications, case management, and an array of supportive services. In addition, HAART provides HIV prevention education and FREE testing to the Baton Rouge area.
Our Mission is to assist the hungry in southeast Baton Rouge by providing both physical and spiritual food as an expression of Christ's love. For more info, call 225-924-5122.
A database of free community clinics in the state of Louisiana.
Provides individual and group counseling, HIV/AIDS prevention and direct services, supervised visitation program, domestic abuse intervention, child custody evaluations and mediation, and parenting center. For more info, call 225-924-0123.
Provides information and resources for free breast cancer screenings. For more info, call 225-615-8740.
Veritas provides low-cost counseling services to assist with daily struggles. For more info, call 225-255-1150.
Christian drug/alcohol residential treatment for men and women 18 years and older. For more info, call 225-826-5283.
If you are in need of dental or medical care and do not have insurance. For more info, call 225-650-2000.
Offers financial assistance for a variety of medical services. Visit coxhealth.com for list of services.
Offers financial assistance for a variety of medical services. Visit mercy.net for list of services.
Full-service children's hospital in Southwest Missouri.
Offers a variety of healthcare services including dental care, urgent care, women's care, family care, and children's care.
Offers affordable medical care.
Offers medical care for low-income and uninsured adults in Southwest Missouri.
Offers financial assistance for prescription coverage for low-income adults. Call (417) 820-9290 to self-refer.
Provides affordable mental health care.
Psychiatric hospital & treatment center.
Clinics located in Southwest Missouri accept Medicaid, Medicare, UHC Military, and other insurances.
Offers in-clinic counseling sessions. Call (417) 836-3215 to make your appointment.
Provides mental health services to the Ozarks community regardless of ability to pay.
Offers individual, couples, family, adolescent, EMDR Therapy, group therapy, and play therapy counseling.
Offers support, case management, and emergency financial assistance for the duration of gynecological-related treatments.
Offers emotional support, crisis management, coping strategies, and resource referrals to individuals impacted by COVID-19.
Visit this website to find free dental clinics in the Baton Rouge area that provide free or low-cost dental care, regardless of your ability to pay.
At-home antigen tests are a method of detecting a current infection with SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes the illness known as COVID-19. The most common use of at-home antigen tests is for screening, which is trying to detect cases of COVID-19 before symptoms occur so that the virus is not spread to other people. Testing.com offers at-home antigen tests at low rates. Learn more at testing.com.
Sophie is a free personal safety app that everyone can see. Tired of feeling unsafe on the street, in a parking lot, or even at home? Using voice commands, Sophie records video, sounds an alarm, and sends your location to your emergency contacts and/or calls your local police.
Communities of Recovery, Inc. is the non-profit corporation that oversees the recovery services offered by CORE in Branson and Springfield, Missouri.
Serves survivors of domestic & dating violence, sexual assault & human trafficking. Open Mon - Fri. No appointment is necessary. Our number is (225) 239-7880 24-hour Crisis Line: 225‑389‑3001 Survivor support groups available Wednesdays.
We offer compassionate support and safe housing choices for survivors of domestic violence and their children in Indianapolis, IN. Call 317-923-5750
Connect with a clinic or resource center nearby for free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD/STI testing, financial support, and more. Get care and info now.
Eternal Smiles Foundation's mission is simple, but powerful, providing orthodontic braces to children from single-parent households at NO charge, giving them the gift of a confident smile and a brighter future. Available for single moms with children between the ages of 10 and 17. (Please note: There is a nominal $25 application fee; however, the braces are 100% free.)
The Perinatal Mental Health Unit (PMHU) provides comprehensive inpatient mental health care for women during any stage of pregnancy or up to one year after childbirth or pregnancy loss. As Louisiana’s first inpatient mental health unit dedicated exclusively to perinatal patients, the PMHU features 10 private inpatient rooms thoughtfully designed for safety, comfort, and rest. Patients also have access to individual and group psychotherapy, recreational therapy, and peaceful time outdoors on a secure patio. The PMHU treats patients with the following conditions: Perinatal Depression, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Postpartum Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Perinatal Panic Disorder, Postpartum Psychosis, and/or Bipolar Disorder in the Perinatal Period.
Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic. Qualifying users post their civil legal question to their state's website. Users will then be emailed when their question receives a response from a volunteer Attorney.
This website provides pro bono opportunities in all fifty states, with over 1,000 programs in their listings.
LawHelp helps people of low and moderate incomes find free legal aid programs in their communities, answers to questions about their legal rights and forms to help them with their legal problems.
Get legal resources to those who have been directly affected by a disaster. This includes general information helpful to disaster relief on housing, insurance claims, insurance, employment, and other vital issues.
A non-profit organization that helps you file for bankruptcy for free, guiding you every step of the way.
Provides individual counseling, support groups, meetings/workshops, advocacy for hospital, legal, and criminal justice, and connection to other resources. For more info, call 225-383-7273.
This website provides pro bono opportunities in all fifty states, with over 1,000 programs in their listings.
Iris Domestic Violence Center provides regular court advocacy at the Baton Rouge City Court for victims of domestic violence crimes.
CAFJC works with victims of domestic violence, connecting them to resources they need to live healthy, safe lives as survivors.
Collaborates with the court systems in Missouri to offer alternative sentencing programs to judges and prosecutors.
Provides education, resources, and services that give individuals, organizations, and communities the tools they need to productively communicate and manage conflicts.
Springfield police & crime prevention services.
Springfield's Department of Public Information
Provides for the just, fair and expeditious resolution of cases for the Springfield City Ordinance and City Charter.
Represents the city in prosecuting violations of city ordinances, handles citizen complaints, and provides information services to citizens.
Provides services to empower youth, restore victims, and equip families.
Greene County's prosecuting attorney. Call (417) 868-4061 for more info.
Visit website for information on Greene County's courts.
https://www.ssa.gov
Ensures low-income people have equal access to the courts.
Central registry for Missouri residents' vital records.
Assists refugees and immigrants throughout their various stages of integration in Louisiana and other states, enabling them to become self-reliant.
Connect with a clinic or resource center nearby for free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD/STI testing, financial support, and more. Get care and info now.
Get access to self-help litigant forms and resources. This is a list of common forms required for the court process including accepting or waiving of service, petition to establish custody, visitation or child support, etc.
Legal help, simplified. Find reliable legal information, self-help forms, and legal service providers across Louisiana - so you can take your next step with clarity and confidence.
This resource provides legal information, not advice, to Louisiana residents.
Receive access to free webinars on various legal topics. The Access to Justice Commission's Justice For All Project has launched a "Law Talks" educational series, which are virtual presentations on important legal topics hosted quarterly by legal aid & volunteer attorneys. Presentations will be via Zoom & streamed on the Louisiana Lawyers in Libraries Facebook page. Also, you can check with your local library to see if they are hosting an in-person watch party.
This organization assists with sports fees, tutoring, and more for low-income families. For more info, visit the website or call 1(847)545-1157.
United Way’s work in education, financial stability and health brings about positive changes on local poverty and we align our funding, initiatives, partnerships, and programs in ways that help more people escape poverty.
Provides relief in a variety of areas: financial assistance, recovery programs, youth mentorship, and more!
A complete directory on resources that assist with bill payment.
Offers a list of resources to aid in housing, financial assistance, and more!
YWCA is on a mission to empower women. The site offers resources for victims of domestic violence, those in need of housing assistance and childcare services.
Helps individuals and families reach self-sufficiency through pregnancy support, disaster relief, housing assistance, and more. Call (417) 720-4213 for more info.
Provides services for healthy living, medical care, housing assistance, transportation assistance, and job help in the Springfield area.
Provides support to families in crisis in the Springfield area through community and assistance with housing, food, and clothing. Call (417) 864-220 for assistance.
Search for any type of assistance available in your area. Visit findhelp.org and enter your zip code to find assistance.
Offers both emergency assistance programs and on-going training to help meet immediate needs and bring people to self-sufficiency. Call (417) 501-4686 for more info.
Assists girls, teens, and women by providing free, quality undergarments through community support and outreach. For more info, call 225-421-9635.
Food assistance for those in need held on the second and fourth Friday or each month from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. For more info, visit 19202 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, LA.
Offers a food pantry. For more info, call 225-359-9940.
Provides services of education, training advocacy and recreation, with planning that includes input from and respect for the poor, and having fun at the same time.
Assist with connecting single parents to public benefits and community resources.
Assists refugees and immigrants throughout their various stages of integration in Louisiana and other states, enabling them to become self-reliant.
Connect with a clinic or resource center nearby for free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD/STI testing, financial support, and more. Get care and info now.
Christ Healing Community Closet & Pantry offers non-perishable and frozen food, adult and children clothes, household items for free, school uniforms, blankets, hygiene products, sleeping bags, and more. Additional services include a shower (call for appointment), laundry room, and vouchers for a free hair cut. Closet and pantry are open from 9am-12pm Tuesday - Thursday. For more information, call 225-773-4302.
FMNP coupons can be used to buy eligible foods from farmers, farmers markets or roadside stands that have been approved.
Meals are served at summer sites in low-income communities.
The Department of Children and Family Services’ Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP) provides cash assistance of $450 per month for each eligible child who resides with a qualified relative other than a parent.
Eternal Smiles Foundation's mission is simple, but powerful, providing orthodontic braces to children from single-parent households at NO charge, giving them the gift of a confident smile and a brighter future. Available for single moms with children between the ages of 10 and 17. (Please note: There is a nominal $25 application fee; however, the braces are 100% free.)
Genesis 322 Project empowers single mothers and their children by creating pathways to economic stability, personal growth, and generational transformation through sustainable employment, community support, and purpose-driven opportunity. Genesis 322 offers a distribution centers where single mothers can come and take whatever supplies you need, completely free. Shop days are on every 2nd & 4th Saturdays, from 10:00am - 2:00pm, at 1713 Hwy 22, Madisonville, LA 70447. For more information, contact Krista Ann Rhodes at 985-214-6310.
Get access to self-help litigant forms and resources. This is a list of common forms required for the court process including accepting or waiving of service, petition to establish custody, visitation or child support, etc.
Legal help, simplified. Find reliable legal information, self-help forms, and legal service providers across Louisiana - so you can take your next step with clarity and confidence.
This resource provides legal information, not advice, to Louisiana residents.
Receive access to free webinars on various legal topics. The Access to Justice Commission's Justice For All Project has launched a "Law Talks" educational series, which are virtual presentations on important legal topics hosted quarterly by legal aid & volunteer attorneys. Presentations will be via Zoom & streamed on the Louisiana Lawyers in Libraries Facebook page. Also, you can check with your local library to see if they are hosting an in-person watch party.
Get information on auto loans and refinancing your vehicle. *Tip to navigate the website, click the "State & Local Aid Programs", from there scroll down and select your state.*
This organizations gives away donated vehicles to victims of domestic violence, financial hardship, natural disasters, and more. If you have a vehicle you would like to donate, contact them today!
This organization donates vehicles to those in need. Please note there is an application process.
This organization works to provide access to transportation to low-income women and others to gain economic security. Please note, this resource is only available for those in the following states: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
VFC empowers families with financial challenges to achieve economic and personal independence through car ownership and technical training. Eligible to families only in the following states: Maryland, Virginia, and Michigan.
This site allows you to bid on cheap cars for sale in your area.
A resource to help you find cheap cars in your area.
Apply for a grant to receive financial assistance in getting a car.
Offers assistance with auto-repairs in the Springfield area. Email jr@gearheadministries.org for more info.
Bexar County, TX Single Moms: At Driving Single Parents, it is our mission to assist single parents in need with a free vehicle to assist them in getting their children to and from school and themselves to work or college. For questions, email Founder@DrivingSingleParents.org. However, for general information or to apply they can contact us at: info@DrivingSingleParents.org or visit www.DrivingSingleParents.org.
Connect with a clinic or resource center nearby for free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD/STI testing, financial support, and more. Get care and info now.
This ministry provides mentors to single mothers' kids throughout the U.S. via way of hunting camps, summer programs, etc. For more info, call 1(844)472-4241.
This organization provides mentoring services for children to give support to the fatherless.
BBBS helps children realize their potential and build their futures. We nurture children and strengthen communities.
Big Buddy provides positive role models and quality learning experiences for the underserved children & youth of Baton Rouge. For more info, call (225)388-9737.
A Little Hope provides support services and grief counseling for children, teens and young adults who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling, or a loved one. For more info, email info@alittlehope.com
Offers mentorship program for children (K-12) in the Ozarks area. Call (417) 889-9136 for more info.
Offers counseling and crisis services to families, parents, and teens. Call (844) 424-3577 for more info.
Provides parenting services to pregnant women and families with children from birth through kindergarten. Contact (314) 432-4330 for more information.
Offers support for healing the trauma experienced by children and families through creative collaboration, high standards, best practices and an innovative system of care.
Offers hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics. No dues necessary.
Offers support groups to help alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Offers guidance and resources to those diagnosed with Alzheimer's and to their caregivers. Call their 24/7 hotline at 1-800-272-3900.
Offers virtual support groups to helps artists and creatives work through their creative blocks and affirm the actions they are taking to realize their dreams.
Exists to bring life and wellness to families who are advocating towards a community of inclusion for individuals with Down Syndrome.
Offers friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child.
Offers pre-marital counseling, parenting classes, and other online counseling resources.
A community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors.
Offers therapeutic grief support groups and workshops at no cost.
Offers monthly support groups in Southwest Missouri & virtually for moms who have lost a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death.
Offers tools, programs, and support groups for healthy living and weight management.
Provides free-of-charge services to victims of violent and/or sexual crimes through 24-hour crisis response, individual and group counseling, personal advocacy, and court support.
KAA works to transform urban youth to impact their communities for Christ. It's mission is to build Christian leaders by encouraging, equipping, and empowering urban youth and their mentors through camping and education.
This organization works to end the fatherless epidemic through mentorship.
Through COPE, we match youth ages 10-18 with positive, caring adult role models. To apply, visit https://www.facetofacecenter.org/services or visit thecopeproject.org.
Assists refugees and immigrants throughout their various stages of integration in Louisiana and other states, enabling them to become self-reliant.
Connect with a clinic or resource center nearby for free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD/STI testing, financial support, and more. Get care and info now.
The Grogan Family Program is for single mothers and their children. This program provides a safe and stable environment for mothers to raise their children while working to get back on their feet. This is a working program, and the mothers will have expectations and goals within the program. While in the program mothers will learn life skills, job skills, resume writing, money management, budgeting skills and more. Please call or email for an application.
Find interview attire for women who are changing careers or currently looking for a job. For more info, call (212)532-1922.
Find job opportunities to work from home in order to pay off a bill. *Tip to navigate the website, click the "State & Local Aid Programs", from there scroll down and select your state.*
Search Aramark's database to see what Customer Service job opportunities are available.
Offers flexible, online job by teaching English online. You can set your own hours and make money wherever there is a decent internet connection.
Apprenticeship.gov is the one-stop source to connect career seekers, employers, and education partners with apprenticeship resources. Discover apprenticeships across industries, how programs are started by employers, and how to become an apprentice.
This is a site by the Department of Labor that connects employers with former offenders looking to re-enter the work force. You must be a member of this community to view job listings.
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List of jobs available in Missouri.
Provides employment opportunities in St. Louis, MO.
Online job search site for the BR area.
Online job search site.
Offers residential education and job training programs for young adults ages 16-24.
Offers a wide range of free services to individuals looking for employment.
Offers tools and resources to grow in career and find employment.
Online job search site.
The Way to Work program provides a structured environment to help participants achieve and maintain employment, housing, financial and family stability. Unemployed, underemployed, and employed participants expand their employment skills and broaden their options for employment.
This organization provides utility assistance, job readiness skills, a food pantry for low-income families, bus passes, assistance with birth certificates and identification cards.
Never finished high school? A high school equivalency diploma is available through the EBRPSS Adult Education Program. Every year nearly 800,000 adults take the high school equivalency test, opening the doors to higher education, better job opportunities, and increased standards of living.
Feeding hungry minds can’t happen without the dedication and hard work of our talented people. If you’re looking for a challenging career with room for growth and incredible opportunities, explore some of our open positions.
Free public service offering trained and professional help and extensive resources to identify your needs while planning a career path and conducting your job search. Contact Anne Nowak 225-231-3733 anowak@ebrpl.com
Connect with a clinic or resource center nearby for free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD/STI testing, financial support, and more. Get care and info now.
The Grogan Family Program is for single mothers and their children. This program provides a safe and stable environment for mothers to raise their children while working to get back on their feet. This is a working program, and the mothers will have expectations and goals within the program. While in the program mothers will learn life skills, job skills, resume writing, money management, budgeting skills and more. Please call or email for an application.
Supported by Genesis 322 Project, EmpowerHERed employs single mothers while giving them the flexibility and grace they need to care for their children. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds from the cleaning company will directly support Genesis 322 Project. For more information, contact Krista Ann Rhodes at 985-214-6310.
Provides resources for helping to pay water bills and other utilities. *Tip to navigate the website, click the "State & Local Aid Programs", from there scroll down and select your state.*
Provides resources for helping to pay all electricity bills. *Tip to navigate the website, click the "State & Local Aid Programs", from there scroll down and select your state.*
Keeps families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs.
Assists with emergency financial assistance. Call 2-1-1 from any phone or visit the link below.
Select a state from the drop-down list to get info about LIHEAP and other state, utility and charitable assistance programs.
Provides financial assistance for low-income families and assists recipients in finding jobs.
SSA.gov offers assistance to qualifying veterans and or their families. From Civilian job re-entrance to retirement to survivors benefits. SSA will also assist with wounded warrior benefits.
The prerelease procedure allows you to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly food stamps) several months before your anticipated release from an institution so that benefits can begin quickly after your release.
Contact for financial assistance. To learn more, call 225-358-4561. Address: 4523 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Contact for financial assistance. To learn more, call 225-389-5464. Address: 3535 Riley St., Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Contact for financial assistance. To learn more, call 225-654-3309. Address: 13211 Jackson Rd., Zachary, LA 70791.
Contact for financial assistance. To learn more, call 225-389-4860. Address: 950 E. Washington St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Contact for financial assistance. To learn more, call 225-389-7804. Address: 4000 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
Contact for financial assistance. To learn more, call 225-775-3935. Address: 2013 Central Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70807.
Contact for financial assistance. To learn more, call 225-654-6751. Address: 5746 Rollins Rd., Zachary, LA 70791. Food Pantry, Rent Payment Assistance, and Utility Assistance (needs based on income)
Contact for financial assistance. To learn more, call 225-355-4483. Address: 7361 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70805. Helps with water payments and more.
Offers help for disabled persons in a variety of areas including Rent and Utility Assistance. To learn more, call 225-388-5800.
Assists in providing Rent and/or Utility Payments, as well as Housing Placement Assistance. To learn more, call 225-358-4561.
Cox opens a world of opportunity for families that have a K-12 student and receive government assistance with low-cost, home internet--for only $9.95* per month.
LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. The LIHEAP program may provide bill payment assistance and/or energy crisis assistance.
Offers free financial and credit education and online financial counseling. Call (417) 889-7474 for more info.
This organization provides utility assistance, job readiness skills, a food pantry for low-income families, bus passes, assistance with birth certificates and identification cards.
Connect with a clinic or resource center nearby for free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD/STI testing, financial support, and more. Get care and info now.
This comprehensive state-by-state housing guide offers a list of shelters and low-income based housing across the nation.
Info about the IDA program: a nationwide, government program that allows families to start their own savings account to assist in homeownership.
Faith-based nonprofit that partners with families to build, renovate, and repair houses using volunteer labor and donations to increase access to affordable housing.
Info on mortgage assistance and foreclosure prevention programs. *Tip to navigate the website, click the "State & Local Aid Programs", from there scroll down and select your state.*
In an effort to save money and reduce global waste, link up with other people in your area and receive used household items and clothes for free.
Info on food banks, clothing, banks, WIC, or food stamps. *Tip to navigate the website, click the "State & Local Aid Programs", from there scroll down and select your state.*
Apply for housing, specifically for young pregnant moms, addicts, cutters, or those struggling with an addictive lifestyle. For more info, call (615)831-6987.
An 18-month long residential Christian home for girls ages 11-18. For more info, call (334)775-3121.
Bridge of Hope exists to end and prevent homelessness.
Helps low-income families secure housing.
Focus on building strong, healthy neighborhoods in urban and rural areas nationwide through affordable homeownership.
Offers help in a variety of areas such as: shelter, homeless services, and housing. For more info, call (703)341-5000.
Assists with home purchases throughout the United States. For more info, call Jeff Maggio at (225)773-0652. Tell them Unstuck Ministries sent you!
The Emergency Rental Assistance program makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent or utilities.
SSA.gov offers application for SSI assistance for those who are experiencing homelessness due to disability, exiting the Foster Care system, those who are temporarily institutionalized, and those who will be exiting the criminal justice settings.
NACA's primary goal is to build strong, healthy neighborhoods in urban and rural areas nationwide through affordable homeownership.
A faith-based shelter for women and children. For more info, call 225-933-9465. Address: 11690 Florida Blvd. St. C., Baton Rouge, LA 70815.
Finding a home in Louisiana made easy.
Offers emergency shelter services. For more info, call 225-336-8700.
Approval will provide rental assistance
Offers a day center for homeless women and children, food service, free pharmacy & medical assistance, help with uniforms for kids, and more. For more info, visit their website.
Permanent supportive housing is a proven, effective means of reintegrating individuals from vulnerable backgrounds into the community by addressing their basic needs for housing and providing ongoing support.
Our residential campuses provides safe, comfortable, and fully furnished housing for our family members. Each resident shares a communal living space with roommates, while thoughtfully designed common areas foster connection, accountability, and a strong sense of community. Every day is filled with structure and purpose—offering opportunities for work, education, personal growth, and spiritual development. From early morning prayer and devotion to evening reflection and group sessions, each moment is intentionally designed to support healing, build essential life skills, and prepare residents for a future of freedom and independence. Guided by our dedicated staff and peer mentors, no one walks this journey alone.
Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation oversees three affordable housing communities for low to moderate income families in Baton Rouge. In addition to providing affordable homeownership and rental housing options, UREC offers extensive housing counseling services to help families build or repair credit and create paths to homeownership.
Iris Domestic Violence Center serves male and female survivors of dating and domestic violence and their children. Services include: 24-Hour Crisis Line , Emergency Shelter, Safety Planning, Danger Assessment, Support Groups, Children’s Services, Case Management, and more.
Our mission is to provide effective, high quality, faith-based addictions services, resources and support to women seeking recovery from substance abuse. To provide necessary support and nurture to those in need, encourage, and create an atmosphere in which women can develop into confident, capable, healthy contributing members of our local community.
Provides affordable housing & case management to fight homelessness in the Springfield area. Call (417) 837-1500 for more info.
Provides housing and support for families whose children are receiving care for serious illnesses.
Serves those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Call (417) 225-7499 for more info.
Offers affordable housing to eligible families within the city limits of Springfield. Call (417) 866-4329 for more info.
Home improvement store and donation center that sells at a fraction of retail price.
Helps with rental payments in Southwest Missouri.
Call Jamie Thomas at (417) 712-7188 for rental information.
Offers housing assistance options in the Springfield area.
Offers housing options for low-income families in the Springfield area.
Helps women experiencing homelessness by providing shelter and case management services.
Provides temporary safe shelter, essentials such as meals, clothing and hygiene products, and support services to help survivors break the cycle of abuse.
This food pantry is available to anyone living in the 70805 zip code who qualifies for food stamps and/or lives at or below the federal poverty line. Open every Monday and Wednesday beginning at 8am // 4643 Winbourne Ave., Baton Rouge, LA.
Shelter for pregnant women. Located at 3813 N Flannery Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70814 225.273.1124 // Toll free: 888.823.1121 // Email: life@ctlm.org
Shelter for pregnant women. Located at 7515 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70807 225.359.9001 // 24 Hour: 225.355.2333
Shelter for pregnant women. Located at 1900 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, call 225.336.8708 for more information.
Shelter for pregnant women. Located at 4724 Jamestown Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225.924.1400.
Shelter for pregnant women. Located at 1605 Murray St. Ste. 224 & 225, Alexandria, LA 71303. Call 318.442.4504 or email lilyministries@yahoo.com for more information.
Located at 3704 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303. Call 318.442.8026 or email tracey.colson@coanorthla.org for more information. Note: This organization is not a pregnancy center; however, they have resources for homeless, clothing, and many other pertinent programs within the organization.
Offers programs for low-income families including food pantry, soup kitchen, clothes, and basic needs. Located at 6175 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70805. For more info, call 225.356.0719.
The community action agency has a food pantry, and offers other assistance too, such as information on rent help, LIHEAP, and public aid like WIC or food stamps. Case managers try to address the underlying causes of poverty, and job programs and training may be administered too. Located at 610 Old Rafe Mayer Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70807.
Food bank in Baton Rouge located at 6538 Mickens Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70811. Call 225.357.9717 for more information.
Items range from fruits to baby formula or even clothing from the charity. Single moms or low income parents can get baby formula or diapers. Based on donations some produce or household cleaning supplies may be given out. Located at 2156 Wooddale Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Call 225-932-9533 for more information.
In addition to a food pantry, this organization offers Christmas gifts, meals, and free food boxes to families in East Baton Rouge parish. Located at 3006 Fuqua Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Call 225.387.5867 for hours of food distribution.
Services include food, groceries, government aid, clothing, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and food baskets, and much more. Located at 3535 Riley Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70805. Call 225.389.5464 for more information.
A soup kitchen and thrift store are on site. Very low income families and the homeless can stop by. Clients of the location include seniors and the working poor. Boxes of food, applications to SNAP food stamps, and other aid is offered. Call 225.355.4418 for more information.
Connect with a clinic or resource center nearby for free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD/STI testing, financial support, and more. Get care and info now.
Christ Healing Community Closet & Pantry offers non-perishable and frozen food, adult and children clothes, household items for free, school uniforms, blankets, hygiene products, sleeping bags, and more. Additional services include a shower (call for appointment), laundry room, and vouchers for a free hair cut. Closet and pantry are open from 9am-12pm Tuesday - Thursday. For more information, call 225-773-4302.
Supportive Services for Veterans and Families (SSVF) is a program to assist eligible low income homeless veterans obtain stable housing. We will provide case management services to assist you with locating safe housing that fits your budget and needs. We also assist veterans at risk for eviction by paying their past due rental balance in full to prevent their eviction.
The Grogan Family Program is for single mothers and their children. This program provides a safe and stable environment for mothers to raise their children while working to get back on their feet. This is a working program, and the mothers will have expectations and goals within the program. While in the program mothers will learn life skills, job skills, resume writing, money management, budgeting skills and more. Please call or email for an application.
Genesis 322 Project empowers single mothers and their children by creating pathways to economic stability, personal growth, and generational transformation through sustainable employment, community support, and purpose-driven opportunity. Genesis 322 offers a distribution centers where single mothers can come and take whatever supplies you need, completely free. Shop days are on every 2nd & 4th Saturdays, from 10:00am - 2:00pm, at 1713 Hwy 22, Madisonville, LA 70447. For more information, contact Krista Ann Rhodes at 985-214-6310.
We host a number of local and national events, including our life-changing boot camps, powerful conferences, education workshops, & outreaches. Visit our events page HERE for more info on upcoming events near you. We offer both virtual and in-person options. And the great news? They are always free!
Each week, we release fresh, honest, educational content on women-centric topics in the areas of Parenting, Finances, and Mental & Spiritual Wellness. Whether it be our print curriculum or vast array of digital services, we have something for you! Single Mom University® is one of our most popular educational offerings, as the nation’s largest life skills classroom for single mothers. However, we also offer weekly articles, newsletters, podcasts, videos, and live feeds, receiving hundreds of thousands of downloads by women weekly. Be sure to follow us on all media to stay informed and check out our newsletter HERE.
We offer a variety of initiatives to support women, including maternal mental health, single mom services, trauma intervention, and more. Support services impact thousands of women annually and vary from year to year.
In addition, Unstuck Ministries offers:
Please note, counseling is currently only available for Louisiana women. To learn more about either of these services, please reach out to us directly at info@unstuckministries.com or call our office.
Financial Freedom: What You Didn’t Know
the Bible Said About Money
(incl. 8-Week Leader’s Guide)
By Jennifer Maggio
Unlike any financial book you have read, the pages of Financial Freedom unveil deep spiritual truths as keys for financial longevity – not for comfort, but for Kingdom. While you will find practical content on establishing budgets, understanding credit, income analysis, and debt reduction, you will also find spiritual principles that expose root issues to financial trouble.
