Feel Safe. Empowered. Supported. Nurtured.

At Mater Filius Colorado Springs we provide continuous care and support for you and your baby at no cost.

Facing an unexpected pregnancy? Need housing?

Call/text us for housing and pregnancy help in Colorado Springs.

Mater Filius Colorado Springs is a nonprofit, Catholic apostolate located in Colorado Springs committed to helping women of all backgrounds facing an unexpected pregnancy who need housing or other support.

We offer a tranquil home, assistance with healthcare appointments, transportation, spiritual care, nutritious self-prepared meals, access to child enrichment, and a path to independence. We acknowledge that families do better when they stay together!

Your children under 5 will be welcome to live here as well.

At Mater Filius Colorado Springs, we Defend Life with Love! You and your baby will receive continuous love and support during your stay and be well-supported after you leave our home. Our child enrichment program is available to the children of all residents and graduates.

what we offer

Housing

We will offer a private room in a safe, tranquil home for moms and their children. Pregnant teenagers and women with children under the age of five are welcome. We believe in keeping families together!

Transportation

We will transport moms to doctor’s appointments, job, school, and other activities related to her path forward. As moms progress through our program, we will work with community resources to help her find a safe and reliable vehicle.

Education

If education is part of her path forward, we will help a mom continue the education she has started, enroll in GED classes, or attend college. We will assist moms with scholarship opportunities in the community.

Basic Life Skills

We will teach moms how to organize and care for a home and to plan and prepare nutritious, affordable meals for her family. Other topics will include financial management, parenting, care of vehicles, and many other basic life skills for the unique path of each mom.

Job Assistance

We will help moms prepare a resumé, apply for jobs, and connect with community employment resources. We are a working program! We encourage our moms to be working or going to school.

Health & Well Being

We will help moms arrange healthcare appointments and provide transportation to and from her appointments. Our nutrition workshop, focus on education, spirituality workshop and boutique will help build up moms in spirit, mind, and body.

Child Enrichment

We will offer residents and graduates, at no cost, a Christian child enrichment program for children 6 weeks through 3 years of age. We will assist moms to find excellent free or low-cost preschool options for older children ages 3 through Kindergarten.

boutique

We will offer residents and graduates new and gently used baby clothes, equipment, diapers, and toiletries. We will help moms find other low-cost items needed during and after their stay with us.

graduate support

After moms leave Mater Filius, they are not alone! We will offer continuity of care through a member of our professional staff, who will be in contact with moms regularly to assist with any of life’s emergencies. Moms will be eligible to shop in our boutique and enjoy monthly workshops for graduates, and children will continue to enjoy the child enrichment program at no cost.

Safe

We will offer a safe, tranquil home for you and your children. We believe in keeping families together.

Empowered

Through love, workshops, and life skills training, we will walk with you toward a path of independence.

Supported

Throughout your journey, you will receive a mentor to walk with you and help you develop a path. Our house moms and workshop leaders will also be here for you.

Nurtured

We believe that health is not just physical health. We want you to be healthy in spirit, mind and body.

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