Expectant Parents
Content added Oct. 31, 2024
CMFCAA is a resource center for foster and adoptive families. There is no charge to use our services and if you have foster or adoptive or relative or guardianship care of children in your home then you qualify for our services. We also help license new foster and adoptive families through our Family Development team. We educate, support, and advocate for foster, kinship and adoptive children, youth and families in central Missouri by offering services and partnering with others to help them become healthy and self-sufficient.
M-F, 8am-5pm
3620 Interstate 70 Dr SE
Columbia, MO 65201
573-298-0258
Content updated July 14, 2025
UPDATE 7/14/25: Columbia’s Salvation Army has expanded its baby pantry open hours from monthly to weekly – every Wednesday, 1:00-4:00 pm. The baby pantry offers a wide range of needs for babies and their families, based on what has been donated. Clients must provide parent photo ID and baby’s Social Security card.
1108 W. Ash St.
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 442-3229
With a coordianted speciality care team addressing behavioral health and substance use disorders, Burrell can help pregnant and new mothers receive the care they need to reduce or prevent Children’s Division involvement and their childrent’s stay in foster care. Through the Infant, Mother, & Prenatal Assessmet Recovery Team (IMPART).
3401 Berrywood Dr, Suite 204 Columbia, MO 65201
Content updated Aug. 21, 2024
Connecting parents and families to support healthy pregnancies, healthy births, and bright beginnings in life for all Boone County kids. Once a consumer is matched with one of Brighter Beginnings partnering agencies for individualized home visiting and or parenting educations programs, the partnering agency will work with the consumer to secure a meeting date an time that fits the consumer's schedule.
*Connection to individualized pregnancy support and or parenting education
*Services are free, voluntary, and confidential
*We come to you!!
Services provided in the consumer's home or
Services provided in the community or where consumer is comfortable
*Services available (not an exhaustive list): prenatal support/services, child development screenings/education, parenting education, hearing and vision screenings, assessments, and concrete supports (such as diapers, wipes, Pack'n Play, car seats and more)
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
1005 W. Worley St.
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 874-6219
Email: Kelly.Scheuerman@CoMO.gov
Content updated Aug. 20, 2024
Welcoming a new addition to the family? This list provides titles of children's books about new siblings. Some are funny, some are matter-of-fact, and all come recommended by Daniel Boone Regional Library staff.
Content updated Aug. 20, 2024
A short list of apps for Android and IPhones. If you search “Baby Monitor” in Google Play or the App Store, you will be able to find additional options.
Content updated Aug. 20, 2024
Bethany is a global nonprofit that supports children and families with world-class social services, all designed to help families thrive. When children are in need of a family, we respond. In the U.S., we protect vulnerable children through essential services, including pregnancy counseling, foster care, emergency care, and adoption
By Appointment Only
Columbia, MO
573-217-0377
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Content updated Aug. 20, 2024
Through this program, low-income families who receive assistance from programs like WIC and TANF may be able to receive a set of cloth diapers — for free. All diapers distributed through this program are loaned to qualified families for an extended amount of time. Share the Love is a nonprofit program that distributes cloth diapers to low-income families in need. Families can keep cloth diapers from birth of child until the child is three years or
potty trained.
Apply online here.
Families with children ages 0-5
Content updated Sept. 10, 2024
First Chance for Children provides early childhood programs and family resources that support safe and healthy outcomes for children and families across Missouri.
1002 Fay Street
Columbia, MO 65201
573-777-1815
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) division provides income-based nutrition services to pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and children up to their 5th birthday. The WIC staff helps families eat well and stay healthy.
Breastfeeding support
Nutrition education and counseling
Vouchers for healthy foods
Health screenings
Risk assessments
Referrals to health care
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Families that qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) or temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) automatically qualify.
To see if you pre-qualify for WIC services, use this pre-screening tool or call us at 573.874.7384opens phone dialer. WIC appointments can be made over the phone or in person at the WIC office, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1005 W Worley
Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-7355
Love Columbia provides a range of services to anyone in Columbia who is struggling to provide for their basic needs or improve their life and wants help to create a path forward.
1209 E Walnut St. Columbia MO 65201 573-256-7662
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Women and families who are expecting or have children under the age of 2 years old.
Content updated Oct. 1, 2025
My Life Clinic is a nonprofit pregnancy care center that provides free services and support to women and families facing unexpected or unsupported pregnancies. Our licensed medical staff provides free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound, and STI testing & treatment. Beyond medical care, we offer options counseling, parenting classes and support groups, and material item assistance. We welcome walk-ins and appointments - you can visit our website, call, or text us to schedule an appointment.
Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm
802 N Providence, Suite 2
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-3561a
Email: info@mylifeclinic.org
Content updated Sept. 29, 2025
Once Upon A Child buys and sells gently used kids' clothes, shoes, toys, and baby gear. Bring in your items and get cash on the spot, or shop around for your favorite brands at affordable prices. We buy all seasons, all day, every day and no appointment is ever necessary. Each location is individually owned and operated, so it's easy to support local businesses while shopping sustainably and affordably.
Monday - Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm
205 E. Nifong Blvd
Columbia, MO 65203
573-445-1151
Children, families and maternal mental health
Content updated Aug. 14, 2024
Counseling services
Pregnancy and parenting support services
Free pregnancy testing
Adoption- we serve adoptive families and provide birth parent services for those considering adoption
Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pmFriday-8am-12pm
916 Bernadette Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
(866) 326-5327
Email: help@lfcs.org
Pregnant Women & New Mothers
Content updated Aug. 26, 2024
St. Raymond's house partners with expecting mothers and new mothers with up to three children under the age of five.
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed3501 Lansing Ave
Columbia, MO 65201
573-777-1498
Content updated July 10, 2024
Faith Maternity Care serves, assists, and equips expecting mothers who are considering parenting their babies or making an adoption plan for them.
1900 Lake Dr.
Fulton, MO 65251
573-642-7414
Email: director@faithmaternity.com
Content updated June 25, 2025
Voluntary Action Center is a local non profit responding to the basic needs of the individuals within our community. We provide financial assistance with basic and emergency needs to people living in Boone County, Missouri. VAC services and eligibility flyer
VAC serves:
Low-income families
Underemployed/unemployed
People with economic disadvantages
Individuals experiencing homelessness
Individuals with disabilities and the elderly
Disadvantaged youth
403a Vandiver Dr.
Columbia, Mo 65202
573-874-2273