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Transitional Housing/Shelter | Mother's Refuge

Eligibility
Single mothers 18+ with 1-2 children
Required documents
None
Hours
24/7
To access this service, contact:

Alicia Janssen (Development Specialist)

Angel McDonald (Executive Director)

Bethany Larson (Case Manager)

Kelsi Green (Assistant Executive Director)

816-585-4611
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Hotline

816-800-0455
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Case Manager for Intake

816-353-8070
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Main Phone

816-353-2850
Fax·

Fax

Languages
N/A
Application process
Complete referral online or by phone call; if eligible will be scheduled for an interview.
Fees
None
Service area
Kansas and Missouri
Provides residential care/homeless shelter for pregnant and parenting young women 12-21 years of age and their babies. Program offers services that instill skills and knowledge needed for them to become self-sufficient and able to provide a stable environment for themselves and their children. Mother's Refuge includes a safe and secure home, access to medical care, individual case management and therapy, help with personal problems, continuing education, nutritional meals, practical life-skills classes, clothing and personal supplies, computers and internet access, transportation, etc.
Last Assured
06/12/2025
Providing organization
MOTHERS REFUGE
Mother's Refuge operates two residential programs, (1) a maternity home for homeless, pregnant and parenting young moms, ages 12-21yo, and their babies, and (2) a Transitional Living Program for single moms 18+. In addition to providing a safe home, they provide comprehensive services to meet the needs of their residents and instill skills and knowledge needed to help them become self-sufficient. Services include access to medical care, individual case management and mental health services, access to academic education and employment, and life skills such as meal planning, budgeting, career building, and more.