The Haven: Our Residential Program
A Safe, Nurturing and Educational Home for Young, Homeless Pregnant Mothers and their Children Our Residential Program provides food, shelter and basic needs to support a healthy delivery. It also integrates goal planning and educational programs focused on parenting, physical and emotional health, financial literacy, independent living skills, interpersonal skills, formal education and job preparation.
The Quad: Our Transitional Apartments
A well-appointed Apartment with Continued Support from Staff The Haven provides a fully-furnished apartment with rent set at 30% of the resident’s income for up to two years. Our young mothers can “work the plan” to complete personal and educational goals, improve job skills, build savings and practice independent living with the reassuring support of Haven staff nearby. It allows the women to work toward securing permanent housing and become ready to provide for their family in a place of their own.
The Safety Net:
Our Aftercare Program
An Aftercare Program with Community-Based Support for up to Ten Years The Haven’s Aftercare Program includes a range of short-term and long-term programs and services designed to support young mothers in their process toward self-sufficiency after they leave the shelter. We provide assistance with their first month’s rent and new housing start-up items, furniture and appliance donations, child care stipends, home visits and family advocacy services. In addition, support with long-term economic empowerment goals consists of college scholarships, first time home-buyers club and micro-lending opportunities.
The inspiration: Our Advisory Board
A Motivating Network of Haven of Grace Alumnae Our alumnae network is comprised of former residents who offer council about programming, mentor and inspire existing residents and actively live out the mission of The Haven of Grace every day. Participants graduate into the Alumnae Network after they have achieved their initial personal growth goals and have maintained stable employment and safe permanent housing with their children for at least two years.
