About Us

We have provided a loving home for more than 1,900 young women and babies since 1987.

  • Annually we provide around 6,000 bed nights to young moms and their babies.

  • Our shelter program is for pregnant, young women 21-years old or younger. Our Transitional Living Program is for mothers ages 18-34 years of age.

  • We are licensed by the State of Missouri as a Maternity Home.

  • We serve more than 13,000 meals and snacks annually.

  • Girls choose to live at Mother’s Refuge at their own will.

  • Our babies use more than 12,000 diapers per year.

  • Most of our residents come from the Greater Kansas City area and surrounding counties.

  • Our funding comes from contributions from individuals, businesses, foundations, civic clubs, churches and various grants.

  • Our home is an alcohol and drug-free facility.

  • Click here for our 2022 Annual Report.