Minnesota

Minnesota offers a variety of resources and programs to assist pregnant women, mothers, and families in need of housing support. Here are some organizations and initiatives that provide such assistance:

1. Maternity Homes and Shelters

ESTHER Homes (Minneapolis, MN)
Services: Provides housing and resources within a supportive community for pregnant women experiencing crisis or homelessness. Each family has a private room and access to live-in staff support while they work towards long-term stability.

Star of the North Maternity Home (Hibbing, MN)
Services: Offers a supportive residential housing program for pregnant homeless women aged 21 years or older, assisting them in transitioning to independent living.

Enkrateia House of Hope (Southwestern Twin Cities, MN)
Services: Offers a faith-centered refuge for pregnant women facing homelessness or crisis, providing a safe, nurturing environment and comprehensive support services.

Marlene's Place at The Bridge for Youth (Minneapolis, MN)
Services: Provides site-based transitional housing specifically for pregnant and parenting youth (ages 16-20) and their children (ages 0-3), offering housing, case management, access to healthcare, and parenting education.

Theresa Living Center (St. Paul, MN)
Services: Offers housing for single women who are pregnant or have a child under the age of one year, providing case management services to help them achieve self-sufficiency.

1. State and Local Housing Support Programs

Minnesota Housing Support Program
Services: A state-funded income supplement that pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes, aiming to reduce and prevent institutional living or homelessness.

1. Financial Assistance Programs

Cradle of Hope
Services: Provides financial assistance for rent or mortgage payments to Minnesota residents facing a crisis related to pregnancy or the birth of a child under four months, helping families stay in their homes during critical times.

1. County Human Services Departments

Local county human services departments offer various programs and support for families in need, including cash assistance for basic needs such as shelter and utilities. For example:

Dakota County Cash Assistance
Services: Provides cash assistance for basic needs, with eligibility based on current income and basic needs.

For immediate assistance and to explore more options tailored to your specific needs, contacting Minnesota 2-1-1 by dialing 2-1-1 can connect you with local resources and support services.