Birthline
Birthline is the Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ resource center for pregnant mothers, fathers, and young families. We offer hope to parents working through difficult times by providing maternity clothing, a layette of baby clothing and items, prayer resources, and baby equipment. This ministry provides hope and care to families in need, creating a culture of life and joy for their children.
We serve approximately 2,000 clients each year and are growing, we always appreciate new donors and volunteers!
Qualifications:
Maternity clothing can be received any time during a pregnancy
Newborn layettes can be given as early as 6 weeks before baby is due
One layette can be received every 3 months up to size 2T from the date the layette is received
Address:
1435 N Illinois St
Xavier Building 2nd Floor
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10-12 and 1-3
Pick Up Times: By appointment
Caseworker & Volunteer Questions - Need a Referral form?
Email: Birthline@archindy.org
Phone: 317-236-1433
Client Questions Hotline – Need items from Birthline? Need a referral?
English: 317-635-4808
Spanish: 317-261-3387
Leave a voicemail and a volunteer will make call backs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
**Make sure to answer blocked or unfamiliar numbers – it won’t say Birthline when volunteers call!**
How Birthline works …
- To receive baby items from Birthline, clients will need to have a referral. Referrals can come from a caseworker at any non-profit agency, a doctor’s office, their local Church, St. Vincent de Paul, etc.
- The referring agency can request a referral by email at birthline@archindy.org.
- Clients are welcome to pick up their baby items themselves, however if transportation or other issues arise, caseworkers, family members, or friends are welcome to pick up for the client.
- Helpline Volunteers will call to schedule an appointment with clients coming in for themselves.
- Birthline Coordinator will email to schedule an appointment for caseworkers coming in for their clients.
- At appointment
- Clients will come in the Xavier Building’s North front doors and tell the front desk that they have a Birthline appointment. Volunteers will welcome you there and bring you up to Birthline. Appointments typically take 15 minutes.
- Caseworkers, please call 317-236-1504, tell the volunteer your name and that you are here to pick up layettes. A volunteer will meet you at your car with your layettes. If you need directions or help with a referral, please call 317-236-1433 instead.
How You Can Help …
Collect and donate new or gently used maternity, baby essentials, and baby equipment.
Material donations can be dropped off Mondays and Wednesday from 10 am - 2:30 pm at the Crisis Center entrance on the north side of the building or by appointment. Call 317-236-1433 or email birthline@archindy.org if you need to schedule a pickup outside of these hours.
Birthline staff and volunteers have researched and discovered the most economical stores to purchase items needed for Birthline. To see the recommended list and stores, click here.
We accept baby clothing (Preemie through 2T), baby essentials, and equipment except cribs and car seats
- Most Needed:
- Maternity Clothing
- Formula
- Baby wash
- Diaper cream
- Pack 'n' Plays
- Highchairs
- Strollers
Support Birthline Financially
- Donate online (Be sure to put in the notes "Birthline".)
- Donate through our Amazon Baby Registry
- Checks or money orders should be made out to the Office of Human Life and Dignity and include in the memo line "Birthline".
- Monetary Donations can be mailed to the following address:
- Office of Human Life and Dignity
- Attention: Birthline Ministry
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
1400 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Volunteer for Birthline!
- Create layettes of baby clothing and items for Birthline clients
- Meet with pregnant mothers, fathers, and young families to provide their layette and discuss any other needs they have. Bilingual opportunities!
- Sort adorable baby clothing and pair outfits
- Test and clean baby equipment
- Schedule clients and caseworkers from home
Contact us at 317-236-1433 or birthline@archindy.org to learn more about how you can help!