Providing Baby Essentials to Low-Income Families in Santa Barbara County Because every baby deserves to thrive.
Fifteen years ago, Mothers’ Helpers began its journey with a simple yet powerful mission: to ensure no parent faces the challenges of welcoming a newborn without the basic necessities.
Since its founding, the nonpro t organization has served as a vital lifeline for low-income families across Santa Barbara County, providing essential baby items such as clothing, blankets, car seats, diapers, bassinets, and more.
The day I went into the hospital to deliver my baby, Mothers’ Helpers was at my house with a crib, clothes, diapers, socks and toys. It made me feel ready for the arrival of my newborn.
- J.R.
The one-time costs for a baby’s rst year exceed $3,900. Diapers and wipes cost $87/month on average 1 in 2 U.S. families with young children struggles to a ord clean diapers for their baby.
HOW WE WORK
1 Volunteers sort and store the items at our Support Center in Goleta. 2 Community members donate gently used and new baby items during drop-o hours.
Today, thanks to the incredible generosity of donors and volunteers,
Mothers’ Helpers has supported over 1,500 families during life’s most precious yet vulnerable moments.
Last year, Mothers’ Helpers brightened the holiday season for 66 families and 185 children through our Christmas Program.
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Parents in need apply through a social worker or directly online specifying the items they require.
I left with nothing but my kids. Mothers' Helpers didn't judge us for being in a shelter. They simply asked, “What are their sizes and what do you need?” Having someone step in to help—especially when you have a newborn and a baby, two babies!—means everything. Mothers' Helpers did for me what my own family couldn’t.
- Former MH Client
4 Accepted applicants are invited to pick up requested baby items by appointment and receive personalized support from our sta and volunteers.
