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The Missionaries of Charity run a home for unwed mothers in Chicago – the Tribune<\/em> reports:<\/a><\/p>\n

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But the Missionaries of Charity home in Chicago doesn’t take any federal or church aid.<\/p>\n

"The sisters have faith that donations will come in," Kurey said.<\/p>\n

Amazingly–as the home does not advertise with pamphlets, fliers or a Web page–donations do come in, allowing the sisters to care for eight to 10 women at a time.<\/p>\n

Since the home opened in December 2005, 40 women have stayed there for varying lengths of time. Eleven babies have been born to women residing at the home; other mothers were able to return safely to their families before their children were born.<\/p>\n

So far, none of the women has put her baby up for adoption, though that is an option.<\/p>\n

For the nuns, ministering comes in the form of warm smiles, homemade meals and a willingness to listen. There is no formal counseling at the home, Kurey said; "the message the sisters communicate is love and friendship."<\/p>\n

And self-esteem, said Sister Mary Davis.<\/p>\n

"Some of the girls have been rejected by their families, so we don’t want to be overbearing. They know they can talk to us," she said.<\/p>\n

The women who stay at the home to the end of their pregnancies usually remain there a month after their babies are born. A few times, a new mom and baby have stayed a little longer.<\/p>\n

The goal is go help them become self-sufficient by helping the women connect with family and other resources and agencies.<\/p>\n

"I feel safe here and I know my baby is safe," the mother of a newborn said as she struggled to change his diaper.<\/p>\n

The baby cried a bit until the new mom lifted him to her chest.<\/p>\n

"It’s nice to hear the babies," said Davis, smiling. "They bring so much joy … even when they cry." <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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