Bring Marillac Moms to Your Parish
Learn how your parish, Conference, or community can help provide safe housing and support for pregnant mothers and their children.
You’re Not Starting from Scratch
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia provides the program framework, training, and management support. Your parish brings community, compassion, and accompaniment.
It’s a beautiful collaboration of ministries: Vincentians, Walking with Moms in Need, Respect Life, Knights of Columbus, and other parish communities coming together to serve.
How It Works
Parish Commitment
Parish leadership and SVdP Conference commit to supporting the program and identify a core team.
Build Core Team
Recruit volunteers for key roles: case manager, mentors, budget coach, and parish coordinator.
Prepare Apartment
Identify and furnish a safe apartment. SVdP Georgia handles the lease and large furnishings.
Engage the Parish
Share the mission with the parish community. Organize donation drives and prayer support.
Welcome the Family
SVdP Georgia handles intake and vetting. The parish team welcomes Mom and begins accompaniment.
Ongoing Support
Weekly check-ins, mentoring, and community connection throughout the 12–15 month program.
What Each Partner Provides
SVdP Georgia Provides
- Program management and oversight
- Intake, vetting, and placement
- Housing lease and large furnishings
- Volunteer training and coaching
- Crisis intervention support
- Ongoing program guidance
The Parish Provides
- Case management and mentor volunteers
- Weekly accompaniment and check-ins
- Household donations and baby supplies
- Move-in preparation and support
- Community connection and prayer
- Spiritual support and encouragement
Honest About the Numbers
The annual cost per family is approximately $40,000. Mom’s participation and community donations typically offset about $10,000, leaving a net funding need of approximately $30,000 per year.
If a parish has manpower but not funding, St. Vincent de Paul Georgia can help. The most important thing is the willingness to serve.
Ready to Start a Conversation?
Launching Marillac Moms may feel like a big step. The good news is you won’t do it alone. St. Vincent de Paul Georgia walks with each parish throughout launch and ongoing support.