Mission & Goals

Mission

Cradle of Hope encourages and supports life by providing financial aid to women and babies in crisis, especially those women who might not choose life because of financial pressures.

Pregnancy can bring financial and emotional challenges, especially for families experiencing poverty or other barriers. Cradle of Hope provides financial assistance and material support to promote healthy pregnancies, safe births, and strong beginnings for babies.

Through financial assistance, portable cribs, safe sleep education, and other resources, Cradle of Hope helps families move from crisis toward stability and hope. We serve more than 3,000 women and babies each year across Minnesota.

Goals

The board, staff and volunteers of Cradle of Hope are committed to supporting women, babies, and families during pregnancy and early parenthood. We strive to achieve the following goals:

• *To support women facing unexpected or challenging pregnancies by reducing financial and practical barriers and helping them build a positive future for themselves and their babies.
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• *To provide all Minnesota residents with access to Cradle of Hope’s services (within 30 min).
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• *To expand partnerships with agencies serving underserved communities throughout Minnesota, with particular emphasis on strengthening relationships with tribal communities.
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• *To help women and families move from crisis to stability by providing compassionate support, encouragement, financial assistance, and practical resources throughout pregnancy and the first year of a baby’s life.
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• *To help prevent eviction and family homelessness by providing rent and mortgage assistance to eligible families experiencing financial hardship.
• *To ensure that every baby has a safe place to sleep by providing portable cribs and safe sleep education.
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• *To provide essential baby items and resources so families feel supported, prepared, and confident as they begin their new life together.