Components of the Program

The following services are available to pregnant women supported by Mary's Shelter. We offer these services in whatever way will benefit women most - via outreach or while they reside at Mary’s Shelter.

• Temporary housing

• Individual and group counseling

• Assistance with coordination of:

  • Prenatal care

  • Formal education

  • Future housing

  • Budget counseling

• On-site classes to help develop:

  • Parenting skills

  • Interpersonal relationship skills

  • Housekeeping skills

Outcomes

.Our goal is give every woman to experience a healthy pregnancy while having access to the following resources:

• Successful enrollment in and/or completion of high school, current grade level, or GED program

• Active participation and completion of in-house courses on prenatal care, parenting and life skills training

• Referrals to appropriate transitional or permanent housing agencies