SUPPORTING MOMS IN NEED 

Mater Filius Miami is a Catholic apostolate non-profit organization created to help women facing an unexpected pregnancy who find themselves without support or financial resources.

INSPIRED BY THE SWEET LOVE OF MARY,  women receive housing, counseling, and coordination of medical care, emotional and spiritual support, at no cost to them. 

Through our life skills program, expectant moms receive parenting skills, child development, health and nutrition and job readiness training.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to safeguard the life of the unborn child and defend the dignity of the mother, regardless of how the child was conceived, while providing support and resources to protect and nurture new life.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to help new mothers become independent, with the ability to support themselves and their children, by introducing them to the love of Jesus, and by teaching them parenting skills and life skills through our educational workshops and through our volunteers, who are mothers themselves. 

OUR VALUES

We value both the mother and the unborn child, as  life created by God, with the ability to love and to be loved.

Mater Filius Miami is a Catholic apostolate created to help women facing an unexpected pregnancy who find themselves without support.

Pregnant women are welcome regardless of their socioeconomic status, marital status, ethnicity, or religious beliefs.

INSPIRED BY THE SWEET LOVE OF MARY,  women receive housing, counseling, and coordination of medical care, as well as, emotional and spiritual support, at no cost to them. Through workshops, they learn parenting skills and life skills. Through prayer, they find the love of Jesus Christ.

Mater Filius focuses on both the unborn baby and the mother. We embrace pregnant women and offer them a safe, orderly, and peaceful environment.  A stable and nurturing home is crucial to a worry-free pregnancy, a healthy birth, and the emotional and spiritual growth of the new mom, to prepare her to take on the responsibilities of parenthood.

How Does Mater Filius Help?

When facing an unexpected pregnancy, the many fears and challenges can seem overwhelming. Our staff, and the programs we offer, help women deal with these challenges. Common concerns expressed by young women with an unexpected pregnancy are:

The supportive staff of Mater Filius understands that each person’s situation is unique. We are here to help every young woman deal with her concerns through our professional, caring, and life-affirming programs.

“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from Him.” 

Psalm 62:5