The Catholic Church Supports All Women-in-Need
The Church interacts daily with women in unexpected pregnancies; every woman’s situation is different, yet one thing is always the same – an abortion is never the answer. The Catholic Church has always provided a safe haven for expectant women and remains poised to provide aid to all women-in-need through real assistance and educational resources.
Any woman – regardless of age, religious belief or affiliation, marital status or immigration status – who is pregnant and in need, can come to the Catholic Church and we will provide the services and supports needed to carry the baby to term and beyond, regardless of the ability to pay. No one will ever be turned away from life-affirming care. In addition, any women struggling with post-abortive issues is also welcomed to the Church for care and healing.
Below are links to these support services as provided by each diocese in Illinois. Together, we can change Illinois’ culture, support mothers in need and welcome all new lives.
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
Walking with Moms
Project Rachel
Aid For Women
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Adoption and Post-Adoption Services
https://www.catholiccharities.net/GetHelp/OurServices/Adoption.aspx
New Parent Supports
https://www.catholiccharities.net/GetHelp/OurServices/MaternityandPregnancy.aspx
Early Childhood Care
https://www.catholiccharities.net/GetHelp/OurServices/ChildDevelopment.aspx#Summit-IL-207
WIC Food and Nutrition Centers
https://www.catholiccharities.net/GetHelp/OurServices/Nutrition.aspx
Emergency Assistance and Food Pantries
https://www.catholiccharities.net/GetHelp/OurServices/EmergencyAssistance.aspx
DIOCESE OF BELLEVILLE
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Daystar Community Programs
https://www.diobelle.org/catholic-charities/daystar-community-programs
The HUB – Crisis Intervention
https://catholicurbanprograms.org/crisis-intervention/
Two Feet of Love in Action
https://catholicurbanprograms.org/self-sufficiency/
Housing Security programs
DIOCESE OF JOLIET
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
Pregnancy Support
https://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/life/sectioncontent.php?secid=12
Project Rachel
https://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/life/sectioncontent.php?secid=8
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Expectant Mothers and Early Childhood Services
https://catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/services/early-childhood-services/
Community Services
https://catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/services/community-services/
DIOCESE OF PEORIA
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
Pregnancy Support
https://cdop.org/offices/respect-life/rl-programs-resources/
Christ Child
http://christchildsociety.blogspot.com/
Project Rachel
https://cdop.org/offices/respect-life/rl-programs-resources/rachels-vineyard/
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
St. Nicolas Charity on Wheels
https://cdop.org/catholic-charities/
St. Andre Bessette Ministries (Peoria)
Guardian Angel Outreach for Mothers
DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Adolescent Outreach for Teens Pregnant & Parenting
https://catholiccharities.rockforddiocese.org/adolescent-outreach-for-teens-pregnant-parenting
St. Elizabeth Catholic Community Center
https://catholiccharities.rockforddiocese.org/st-elizabeth-catholic-community-center
Emergency Assistance
https://catholiccharities.rockforddiocese.org/emergency-assistance