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The Pregnancy and Single Moms' Support Center
91 College Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Monday 6:00-8:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00-Noon
Call 777-3776 for an appointment
- Classes and Support Groups on
Birth preparation
Parenting skills
Life skills
Single mothering
Abuse recovery
Health and first aid
Healthy relationships
- Helpful literature
- Book and video library (an extensive family video section with over 700 videos)
- Quarterly baby showers, and new-baby gift bags
- Seasonal parties
- Free gifts to moms at many of the activities
- Nursery and childcare for infants to age 10 during most activities
- Transportation as needed
- Work experience certification, an opportunity to learn employable skills and earn a certificate in 1 of 6 different volunteer jobs at the center, with childcare provided.
We also provide support for any single parent. Whether you are a single Dad or Mom or just feel single due to an unsupportive or absent spouse.
We offer Single Moms' Support groups, classes on parenting, life skills, recovery and personal growth. There is also a free thrift store of clothing, house goods and kids stuff, a library of helpful and fun books and videos and a free snack shop of yummy treats.
Free seasonal events and parties are happening all the time and rides are provided as needed. Childcare is also offered during most activities.
All you have to do is just show up. No proof of income or pre-registration is required.
Join us for
Hope for the Holidays
The "Hope For The Holidays" Christmas Shop opens each fall as part of Hope House's outreach center. The Christmas Shop is open during normal shopping hours, Monday 7:00-8:00 pm and Wednesday 11:00 am - Noon, or by appointment.
Parents can shop for toys and gifts, selecting what they know their children would like or need most. Then those parents can give those gifts on Christmas from them to their loved ones. Choose from a wide selection of new toys for every age child, and from a variety of gift items too. Childcare is offered during regular shopping hours.
Besides the Christmas Shop, the center offers other holiday events such as a Fall Carnival and Costume Parade, Apple Fair, Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas craft classes, kids' Christmas pageant, a Christmas party and caroling. We also have parties on Valentine's Day and Easter as well.
Parents can earn "Mommy Money" coupons by participating in the center's programs to use to purchase toys and gifts. Some special exceptions are made for clients who are brought by area agency representatives.
Visit our Family Book & Video Library
We have hundreds of books and videos for the whole family. Everything from cartoons to great informational material on pregnancy and birth to parenting and spiritual growth. We offer free take-and-keep books and videos on clearance, free handouts on family issues and free Books Fairs. For parents attending Hope House activities, using the library earns you coupons to use in the store.
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