Rose Home
Empowering Mothers Homeless and Pregnant
Rose Home is an oasis of comfort and shelter for pregnant women who have no other place to stay in the community during their pregnancy and time of recovery. Opened in September, 1986, Rose Home's goal is to bring women into a place of balance while preparing them for motherhood and independence.
Our Purpose
Rose Home is envisioned as being a haven for troubled women experiencing unexpected pregnancies where, through love and support, women are reinforced as persons of worth and dignity and are afforded the opportunity to nurture their unborn in a growth-oriented atmosphere.
The facility is a two-story brick home near Paseo nestled among shelter elms. It can house up to seven mothers depending on the number of children and babies with them.
A lightly structured group home, two major rules are:
- No drugs or alcohol are allowed.
- There is a liberal, but strictly-enforced curfew.
All other rules are for mutual consideration and organization of efforts by residents and the Rose Home administrator.
Required group attendance includes:
- Weekly house meetings
- Weekly psychological groups
- Parenting skills enhancement
- Birthing preparation classes
Who Is Eligible
Rose Home is open to any woman who is 18 years or older, homeless and pregnant, provided space is available. There is no discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap. Referrals must go through any Birth Choice center. Acceptance is based on availability of space.
Cost
All services are provided at no charge and include food, shelter, case management, transportation to access essential services, clothing, furnishings, GED and Driving License tutoring, and assistance in Section-8 voucher obtainment. Moving assistance is provided and mentors are available to help residents adjust.
Length Of Stay
Residents are accepted at any point in their pregnancy and may stay until they are safely relocated.
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