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Healthy Moms and Babies | Martha's House of Hope

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Resource Name:Healthy Moms and Babies | Martha's House of Hope

Martha's House of Hope

address

PO Box 305, Ames, IA 50010

Eligibility

Open to women ages 18 and older who are pregnant or parenting an infant under the age of 1

Required documents

Application, pregnancy test, background check, assessment

Hours

By appointment only
(515) 337-0618

Voice

·

Main Phone

Application process

Must complete an application to be considered to the program

Fees

None

Service area

IA

Offers a transitional living maternity home that provides a safe haven for vulnerable pregnant women and their infants, offering a stable and supportive environment. The focus is on encouraging women to become self-sufficient, and to help develop the mother spiritually, emotionally and intellectually throughout pregnancy and into early motherhood. Creates an individualized case plan for each mother that incorporates both comprehensive health services and transitional housing. Case workers provide each mother with access to preventative care, prenatal care, delivery and postpartum care, and even transportation to and from appointments. Also provides educational resources and life skills support. Works with healthcare providers to provide specialized care to mothers and babies with medical complications, providing medical care and treatment for every pregnant woman and her baby. Supports pregnant women and their babies in desperate circumstances, including those who are fleeing domestic violence, experiencing mental health issues, or experiencing homelessness.

Last assured

06/09/2026

What's Here

Providing organization

Martha's House of Hope

Provides a home for pregnant women.