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Safety Resources

Help for domestic abuse victims or call 800-799-7233
Missouri’s Safe Place for Newborns Law allows a parent to give up a newborn as long as it is done according to law and safely
Report Child Abuse or Neglect or call 800-392-3738
Learn how to avoid sleep-related infant death with Safe Sleep Missouri
Learn about Car Seat Laws & Safety
Read Child safety tips to help keep your kid safe
Learn how Safe Kids Coalitions are working to keep kids safe with Safe Kids Missouri

Healthcare Coverage & Benefits

MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) offers healthcare coverage to low-income Missourians – Apply for MO HealthNet
Learn about benefits for pregnant women with MO HealthNet coverage
If you are not eligible for MO HealthNet you can visit healthcare.gov to learn about other options for healthcare coverage

The Alternatives to Abortion program offers services to help women carry their child to term
Learn about pregnancy and beyond
Treatment for Substance or Alcohol Use disorder
Treatment for postpartum depression (from the Department of Health)
Treatment for postpartum depression (online) (from the Department of Mental Health) or call 573-751-4942 or 800-575-7480
Get help with tobacco cessation during pregnancy
Breast feeding education & support
Manage morning sickness
Monitor your baby with the ‘Count the Kicks’ app
Call with any health questions: 800-TEL-LINK or (800-835-5465)
Home Visiting Services

Learn how to avoid sleep-related infant death with Safe Sleep Missouri
Get a free crib or bassinet
Get help finding and paying for child care
National Diaper Bank Network
Missouri Diaper Banks
Missouri’s Early Care & Education Connections
Contact Missouri First Steps if concerned about your child’s development
Learn more about developmental disabilities
Breast feeding education & support
Call with any health questions: 800-TEL-LINK or (800-835-5465)
Home Visiting Services

Food Assistance

Apply for SNAP for help paying for food.
Learn about the resources and support available through the Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Program. Learn how to apply for WIC online or you can call 573-751-6204 or email WICinfo@health.mo.gov
For immediate food assistance, find a Food Pantry near you

Get Other Resources

Department of Social Services website: dss.mo.gov
Apply for benefits (SNAP, Temporary Assistance, and more) online.
Find a Family Support Division Resource Center near you
Home Visiting Services: Parent Education program

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