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Walking with Moms in Need is a nationwide, parish-based initiative to increase support for pregnant and parenting mothers in need. It works to ensure that any woman who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant, or parenting in difficult circumstances, can turn to her local Catholic Church and be connected with the resources she needs. Volunteers walk with moms throughout the motherhood journey, offering them authentic Christian friendship and ongoing support.
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Gabriel Project
The Gabriel Project is a confidential and compassionate outreach for women who are distressed over an unplanned pregnancy and relies on local Catholic parish communities to respond in a loving manner to the needs of the mother-to-be, witnessing to the infinite and healing love of God. This ministry is currently available through five parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany: St. Pius X, Loudonville; Sacred Heart, Stamford; Our Lady of Hope, Fort Plain; Our Lady of Hope, Copake Falls; Holy Trinity (St. Mary’s), Hudson. Hotline Number: (833) 227-3273
Community Maternity Services (Catholic Charities)
Community Maternity Services (CMS), an agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, was founded in 1971 as a single residential program providing services to pregnant adolescents. The agency has grown over the years to meet the changing needs of the children, adolescents, and families in our communities. Today CMS provides a continuum of services including care for pregnant and parenting adolescents, and their families; group residence and prevention services and supports for families at risk. https://www.cccms.org/
New Life Maternity
New Life Maternity provides a haven for expectant mothers who otherwise might choose abortion. Knowing over 70% of women choose abortion because of a lack of material and emotional support, we believed providing a safe home for them truly gives a healthy option. Sisters of Life serve on their spiritual board. https://newlifematernity.org/
Gianna of Albany
Gianna of Albany is delighted to offer a unique, exciting approach to women’s health and wellness. We provide general and specialized gynecologic care and serve women with a deep commitment to honoring their dignity and the sanctity of human life. https://www.giannaofalbany.com/
St Peter’s MOMs Program
The MOMs Program will guide you through your pregnancy and delivery so that you have a healthy baby. There is no cost for the MOMs services. Services include help with setting up prenatal are with your obstetrician, pregnancy education, nutrition counseling, one-on-one childbirth education, one-on-one breastfeeding education, family planning education, referrals to primary care and pediatric services and programs, assistance in obtaining baby supplies, assistance with transportation to doctors’ and MOMs appointments. Click Here for Brochure