Resources for Young Moms

We meet online, twice a month to connect, share resources, and make friends. Our Fall 2026 Semester meeting schedule is below. But if you are needing additional support and want to meet outside of these dates, please reach out to Bailey Miller at bmiller@arva.org 💜

August 26th

September 9th

September 23rd

October 7th

October 21st

November 4th

November 18th

December 2nd

December 16th

This is an ever-changing, ever-growing list of resources for expectant and teen moms. Please feel free to share any other resources that you know of by emailing Gina Moore: gmoore@arva.org or Bailey Miller: bmiller@arva.org

Meanwhile, please consider joining our group for ARVA students who are expecting or teen moms. We plan to start meeting in January to share resources and provide support and friendship.

Arkansas Children's Resource Connect ~ Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help

Arkansas Food Banks ~ free food resources near you

FreeFormulaExchange.com ~ connect with others for free formula

Central Arkansas Diaper Bank | Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church ~ Diaper bank in central AR

• The Central Arkansas Diaper Bank is open on the first Wednesday of each month at the Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church upper Parking Deck (Parking Lot 2), located off of Woodlawn Drive!

• On that first Wednesday, the diaper bank’s pickup hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for those families who pre-ordered! To guarantee diapers are available in the size you need, families MUST pre-order and fill out a registration form by contacting phumcdiaperbank@gmail.com.

UAMS Prenatal Care via a mobile unit, in-home nurse visits, and/or telehealth options.

LilysHopeFoundation.org ~ provides resources, aid and hope to families with premature babies through our Preemie Pantry and our Packages of Hope program.

Heart to Heart Pregnancy and Family Care center ~ Located in Fort Smith, AR (provides free services, ultrasounds, counseling, baby items, maternity closet, and so much more)

• Call - (479) 452-2260
• Visit - 417 South 16th St. Fort Smith, AR 72901

Option Line Pregnancy Support Centers - provide informative resources, diapers, wipes, etc. for completing trainings. These centers provide all services for free (ultrasounds, pregnancy test, some centers do STI testing) for those who may not have insurance.

AR Dept. of Health Services include healthcare resources like ARKids and provisions such as TEFRA/Medicaid for your child.

AR Home Visiting Network:

• Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) for basic medical care

Arkansas Children's Resource Connect ~ Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help

School Readiness Assistance - Every year, the State of Arkansas helps low-income families cover the cost of high-quality child care and early childhood education for children ages birth to 12. Resources and Video: https://sra.ade.arkansas.gov/resources/videos

Find Quality, Licensed Child Care Near You - Child Care Arkansas

Better Beginnings wants all children in Arkansas to have access to quality care. There are many options available to Arkansas families struggling to pay for child care. Click on the links below to find more information about each program and determine if you qualify - Help Paying for Child Care | AR Better Beginnings

Teen Parent Support Group at ARVA - click here to join and receive support and resources.

Parenting - Pregnancy Options and Resources ~ Free and confidential women's center in Northwest Arkansas

AR Home Visiting Network:

• Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)
• AR Early Head Start
• Healthy Families America
• HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschoolers and Youngsters)
• Parents as Teachers (PAT)
• Following Baby Back Home
• Family Connects, Union County

Parenting Resources through ParentGuidance.org (online, free, and confidential!) ~

• online modules on a wide variety of topics important to you
• monthly calendar of multiple webinars to receive live advice and information from professionals
• one-on-one personal Parenting Coach to walk with you through the difficult moments of parenting

Vocation training through Vocational Rehabilitation

Check with your ARVA Counselor about:

• Scholarships offered to seniors who are also parents

• Community College Career Pathways Program, which can help with tuition, daycare fees, and gas vouchers for eligible students.

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund

• Link: Scholarships - Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
• There are different levels of scholarships, so apply and see what you can qualify for to further your education after high school

AR Farm Bureau Insurance ~ offers discounted car seats for members

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library ~ Children receive a free book every month from the ages of zero to 5. Check to see if your location is covered.

Lossing a baby is never something that you expect. The drastic emotional whiplash of the excitement of a new life being form to the crushing news of that new life being no more is something that you never expect. We want you to know that we are here for you. You are NEVER alone. Please reach out if you ever need to connect about loss or grief.

Mamie's Poppy Plates is a non-profit organization that strives to provide a sweet memento to honor and celebrate the life of lost babies. It is free to all grieving mothers.

Use the button above called "Mamie's Poppy Plates" to access the website.