Casa Teresa, Inc.

Programs: 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. 30 women and 21 babies served this year.

transformation 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. 17 single mothers and 8 babies/children served this year.

emergency maternity shelter (ems)/alumni resource center (arc) - the ems was created to provide 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. The arc is open 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. Advanced education counseling, career development and ged programs are available to all present and former casa teresa residents; ems served 61 women, 35 babies/children and arc served 135 women 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 the unique physical and emotional needs of women planning to place their babies for adoption. Accommodates two women at a time; 4 women served this year. Infant care center: provides child care assistance for mothers in our transformation program while they attend school or work. 12 babies served this year.