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Mother
House
has been available for pregnant women in need since June of 1982. During
their stay at Mother House, these women are given guidance and emotional
support while also gaining encouragement to redirect their lives during
an unplanned pregnancy. It has become a safe haven for women to build
confidence and skills necessary for a strong future for them and their
babies, should they decide to parent.
Mother
House
serves the woman who has made the decision to carry her baby to term.
The emphasis is on supporting her during her pregnancy so it can be a
positive experience. The women at Mother House live in a cooperative
household and are encouraged to respect and support one another
emotionally through their shared experiences.
Mother
House provides educational fund tuition assistance to women continuing
their studies. Mother
House supports a woman’s educational goals for a year after leaving the
shelter.
Mother House refers the women to seek programs that will help, guide and
support them. Some of the programs
include prenatal care, therapy and financial assistance. The women
are allowed to stay at Mother House up to
two to three months after the birth of the child.
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