Maternity Home Lincoln
About Maternity Home Lincoln
What stands out here is how much stays in place for a mother while everything else is shifting. At Mater Filius Lincoln, women facing an unexpected or under supported pregnancy can stay in private rooms, bring children under age five, and get meals, transportation, mentoring, and help with the day-to-day work of building a stable next step. It is the kind of support that does not stop at discharge, which matters when the goal is not just a safe stay, but a steadier life after it.
Mater Filius Lincoln gives mothers a place to live, support for children under age five, and follow-up after they leave. That aftercare, along with the child enrichment program and access to baby essentials through BLU*tique, makes the support feel continuous instead of temporary.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Residential maternity home
A tranquil, family-like home that provides private rooms for mothers and their children at no cost.
Healthcare and appointment support
Assistance with healthcare appointments and transportation to appointments, jobs, school, and other activities.
Transportation assistance
Transportation support for mothers as they move through their path toward independence.
Workshops and mentoring
Workshops, mentoring, and caring mentors who help mothers with parenting, home care, financial management, and other life skills.
Birth education
Education and support related to pregnancy and childbirth.
Child enrichment program
A no-cost Christian child enrichment program for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years, available to residents and graduates.
BLU*tique
Access to new and gently used baby clothes, equipment, diapers, toiletries, and other needed items for residents and graduates.
Education and employment support
Help with GED classes, college, scholarship opportunities, resumes, job applications, and community employment resources.
Continuity of care after discharge
Regular follow-up contact and ongoing support for mothers after they leave the home.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Mater Filius Lincoln safeguards the dignity of mothers and the well-being of newborn life by providing support and resources that protect and nurture mothers and their children. It helps women develop into the role of a mother.
Who they serve
Women facing an unexpected and under supported pregnancy, including pregnant teenagers and women with children under age five.
How your donation helps
- Daily operational costs
- Private rooms and safe housing for mothers and children
- Warm nutritious meals
- Clothing and hygiene supplies
- Mother and baby needs
- Home furnishings
- Baby clothes, equipment, diapers, and toiletries
- Transportation support
- Workshops and mentoring
- Child enrichment programming
Our story
Mater Filius was founded in Mexico City in 2003 and has since grown to homes in Omaha, Cincinnati, Colorado Springs, Milwaukee, and other countries. Mater Filius Lincoln is a nonprofit Catholic Lay Association of the Faithful and has received the official blessing of Bishop James D. Conley.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Maternity Home Lincoln’s services.
Pregnant teenagers and women with children under age five are welcome. The home provides a private room, warm nutritious meals, workshops, mentoring, transportation, healthcare appointment support, and continuity of care after a mother leaves.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
Defending Life with Love!™
What I learned at Mater Filius is that every woman has a different path, and the volunteers there will meet you where you are at.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Maternity Home Lincoln has shared.
Current needs
- Financial contributions
- New or good condition household items
- Mother and baby needs
- Home furnishings
- Volunteers for administration, communications, mentoring, operations, spirituality, household support, and child care
Volunteer opportunities
- Weekday dinner and workshop help
- Transportation support for school, work, and appointments
- Weekend dinner preparation and companionship
- Administration support with QuickBooks, spreadsheets, Word documents, PowerPoint, and office management
- Communications support for social media, newsletters, and special events
- Doulla mentoring
- Operations and home organization
- Volunteer coordination
- Spirituality workshop support
- Housemother or Ima role
- Early Childhood Learning Center director or care provider
- Evening and weekend volunteer support
- Evening workshop babysitting
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Who is welcome at Mater Filius Lincoln?
Pregnant teenagers and women with children under age five are welcome.
What support is offered during a stay?
Residents receive a private room, warm nutritious meals, workshops, mentoring, transportation support, help with healthcare appointments, and access to child enrichment services.
What support continues after a mother leaves?
Mothers can keep receiving regular contact and support from staff, along with access to the BLU*tique, monthly workshops for graduates, and continued child enrichment for their children.
What kinds of life skills are covered in workshops and mentoring?
Workshops and mentoring can help with caring for a home, meal planning, financial management, parenting, GED or college support, resumes, job applications, and other community resources.
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