Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 22, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA).
Mississippi is promoting family, motherhood, and pro-life policies through its Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance (MAMA) program.
Established under Senate Bill 2781 in 2023, the MAMA program leverages state funds to connect women and families with resources that support motherhood and family stability. Mississippi prohibits state funds from going to abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, following the Dobbs decision.
Faith-based organizations, however, play a strong role in the network of listed services. Catholic Charities of Southern Mississippi, Catholic Charities of Jackson, and Embrace Grace Ministry at Trinity Wesleyan Church are among the organizations that provide both spiritual and material assistance.
“The most important part about the MAMA program is it is comprised of public, private, and faith-based resources,” said Attorney General Lynn Fitch in a recent interview on “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly.” Fitch oversees the program and played a prominent role in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case.
A key component of the program is its mobile-friendly platform, mama.ms.gov, which centralizes information and referrals for essential services.
The platform allows users to search for resources in their geographical area and is organized by categories that include health care, housing, parenting, mental health providers, and employment.
“What a God thing to have this available technology,” Fitch told “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly.”
Since its launch, the site has received “over 56,000 hits” and “served 23,000 women with their particular needs.”
In addition to medical and mental health services, MAMA also connects users with providers of material support like diapers and car seats.
The Bare Needs Diaper Bank Warehouse, for instance, distributes diapers, menstrual supplies, and adult incontinence products to families in mid-south Mississippi. Employment services and job training programs are also featured on the platform.
For parents in crisis, the platform provides information about Mississippi’s Safe Haven law, including a list of Safe Haven Baby Box locations where infants under 45 days old can be safely and anonymously surrendered for adoption.
The platform continues to grow its partner list and resource categories, helping ensure that families across Mississippi can locate and receive critical support at every stage of parenthood.
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