Expectant mothers who need somewhere to go have an option in Callaway County.
Kingdom Ministries’ Faith Maternity Care of Mid-Missouri regularly houses up to five pregnant women, but as of Monday, four are vacant.
The facility is funded through a grant focused on giving people alternatives to abortion.
The organization can also house children if this isn’t a woman’s first pregnancy.
Director Shannon McPherson said the facility is normally full this time of year.
“We just had four women move out at the same time because housing opened up for them,” she said. “So, we’ve gone from a full house to just one woman who was in labor today. Normally at this time of year, because it’s so cold, the phone is ringing off the hook. We get phone calls here and there, but it’s just surprising that we’ve had everybody move out at once.”
McPherson said the office received a couple calls Monday, but expectant mothers who need help can still call.
In addition to the four resident spots open, she said, the program is not limited on the number of non-residential clients right now.
Resident and non-resident clients have access to parenting classes, case management services, the Baby Boutique and other programs Faith Maternity Care provides.
“We help them find housing and jobs, finish up their education, get them settled with child care and such,” McPherson said.
Those interested can reach Kingdom Ministries’ Faith Maternity Care of Mid-Missouri at 573-642-7414. Participants must be at least 18 years old and a Missouri resident.