Program areas at Casa Teresa
Emergency maternity shelter (ems)- the ems was created to provide the most vulnerable homeless, pregnant women with or without children a safe, temporary living environment. The program is modeled after the parenting program but is tailored to fit emergency needs. These women often have minutes of sobriety, more intense mental health challenges and are typically in their last trimester. 62 women, 16 babies and 21 children served this year.
Transformational program - for women who have successfully completed the parenting program and wish to continue at Casa Teresa for up to an additional 18 months. They are required to either work or go to school. 16 women and 16 babies and 2 children served this year.
Parenting program - for women who have chosen to keep their babies through classes and counseling, the women learn skills that will help them make positive decisions for their future and their baby's. Women in this program have at least 3 months of sobriety and are 2 to 6 months pregnant. 35 women and 14 babies served this year.
Adoption program for women who choose to place their baby for adoption. Provides a safe and supportive home for homeless, single pregnant women, addressing unique physical and emotional needs of women planning to place their babies for adoption. Accomodates two women at a time, 0 women served this year. The collection - workforce development program providing paid work experience for mothers to advance their training, education and earning potential.alumni resources program is available to all former Casa Teresa residents as a continuum of support and safety net to ensure they maintain self-sufficiency for themselves and their children. Alumni can access counseling, career development resources, and basic needs such as food, clothing and gift cards.bridge program provides permanent housing, rental assistance, and case management to women moving from Casa Teresa's transition program into independent living.