Georgia

Georgia offers a variety of housing support programs and resources tailored to assist pregnant women, mothers, and families in need, ensuring they have access to safe and stable living environments during critical times.

State and Local Housing Programs

Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA): The AHA provides housing assistance through various programs, including public housing and housing vouchers, to low-income families in the Atlanta area. They oversee several communities and collaborate with private developers to offer mixed-income housing options. Apply

Maternity Supportive Housing Residences (MSHR): MSHRs are residential homes operated by nonprofit organizations. They can house up to six pregnant women aged 18 or older, along with their minor children, during pregnancy and up to 18 months postpartum. While these residences do not provide medical services, they offer housing and support, assisting with services like nutritional support, childcare, transportation, and vocational training through partnerships with local nonprofits or government agencies.

Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing

HOPE Atlanta: Formerly known as Travellers Aid of Metropolitan Atlanta, HOPE Atlanta provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services to individuals and families in crisis, including pregnant women and mothers. Their mission encompasses housing, outreach, prevention, and emergency services.

Nonprofit and Community-Based Assistance

1. House of Dawn

Located in Georgia, House of Dawn has been providing housing and supportive services for young mothers and their children for over 25 years. Their programs aim to empower young mothers by offering safe housing and the necessary resources to achieve self-sufficiency.

1. Sheltering Grace Ministry

Based in Cobb County, Sheltering Grace Ministry focuses on serving pregnant homeless women over the age of 21. Their maternity home programs not only address immediate housing needs but also strive to bring about fundamental changes in the lives of the women they serve.

Covenant House Georgia's Pregnant & Parenting Youth Program

Covenant House Georgia addresses the need for housing options for young, new parents and their children in Atlanta. Recognizing that approximately 30% of the young women they serve are either pregnant or have a child not currently in their care due to limited housing options, this program provides safe and supportive housing, helping young parents transition to independent living while ensuring the well-being of their children.

Living Hope Maternity Home

Situated in Cumming, Georgia, Living Hope offers a compassionate and supportive environment for pregnant women needing a safe and stable place. Their program includes prenatal and parenting support, education and mentorship, assistance with education and vocation, financial planning, independent living skills, health and wellness guidance, family and relational growth, and opportunities for Christian life growth. The home is designed to be a space centered in truth and love, providing a nurturing environment for both the mothers and their babies.

Center for Black Women's Wellness (CBWW)

Located in Atlanta, CBWW offers maternal and child health programs that include case management services such as home visitation, linkages to health and social services (e.g., prenatal care providers, housing, workforce development), parent education, health education, breastfeeding support, mental and emotional well-being services, monthly peer support groups, and postpartum education. Eligibility includes pregnant and parenting women residing in Atlanta or Fulton County with a child under 18 months old.

Emmanuel's Village: Located in Marietta, Georgia, Emmanuel's Village is a $3 million tiny home community developed by a coalition of non-profits and community leaders to address local homelessness. The village features 15 tiny homes and provides transitional housing for families in need, offering a safe and stable environment to help homeless families, especially students, regain stability.

Other Resources

Housing Choice Voucher Program, which provides rental assistance to low-income families, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.