Promise House Maternity Home

An unplanned pregnancy can be devastating to an unwed teenager and her family. Arkansas Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries seeks to provide ministry to these girls and their families through the Promise House Maternity Home.

Located in Little Rock, the Promise House provides food, shelter, education and medical care during the pregnancy. The residents attend classes at the Little Rock Public School's Alternative School.

At Promise House, education is important as we prepare teen and preteen girls to become mothers. Classes are provided covering topics such as: prenatal information, newborn care and independent living skills. Counseling services are available. The girls are encouraged to participate in individual and group counseling sessions.

Residents come to Promise House through private placement by a child's parent or guardian, the court system and the Arkansas Department of Human Services.

Adoption services are offered at the Promise House through Bethany Christian Services.

The girls attend a local Baptist church. They are often involved in recreation activities, church activities and community events and outings.

The Promise House is located in a beautiful, modern facility near Baptist Health Medical Center, Little Rock. Local Christian doctors provide prenatal and pediatric medical services. The girls deliver their babies at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.

For additional information, email Jennifer Cloyde at jcloyde@abchomes.org.

Steps to getting your child into care at Promise House

1. The parent or legal guardian should call and ask to speak with our director, Jennifer Cloyde, at 501-350-9766. You may also email Cloyde at jcloyde@abchomes.org
2. If your child is not an appropriate candidate for Promise House, discuss possible options with Cloyde.