Casa Teresa Inc

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 babies. Women in this program have at least 3 months of sobriety and are 2 to 6 months pregnant. 28 women and 12 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. 14 women and 18 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 thisyear. The collection - workforce development program providing paid work experience for mothers to advance their training, education and earning potential. Thecollection - workforce development program providing paid work experience for mothers to advance their training, education and earning potential.

Alumni resource center - the alumni resource center (arc) is available to all former casa teresa residents as a continuum of support and a safety net to ensure they maintain self-sufficiency for themselves and their children. Therapy, advanced education counseling, career development, and high school equivalency programs are available to all present and former casa teresa residents.

Bridge program - the bridge program is a long-term rental assistance program that includes case management, goals/milestones, and resources as needed. The purpose is to successfully transition women into permanent housing. 9 women, 4 babies and 13 children served this year.