Ohio

Ohio offers several resources and programs to provide housing support for pregnant women, mothers, and families in need. These initiatives aim to ensure that families have a safe and stable living environment during critical times.

State and Local Housing Programs
Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA)
OHFA offers programs to help low- and moderate-income families access affordable housing. Services include rental assistance, supportive housing development, and housing resources for homeless or at-risk populations.

Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing, Nonprofit and Community-Based Assistance
The Salvation Army – Ohio
The Salvation Army provides emergency housing, transitional housing, and case management for women and families in crisis, including pregnant women and mothers with children. Services vary by location.

YWCA – Ohio Chapters
YWCA locations across Ohio offer emergency shelter, supportive housing for homeless women and children, and pregnancy support and parenting resources.

Amethyst, an Alvis Recovery Program
This program offers transitional housing and supportive services for pregnant and parenting women in recovery from substance use.

Safe Families for Children – Ohio Chapters
Offers temporary hosting and support for children while parents (including expectant mothers) work through housing or health-related crises, preventing family separation and homelessness.

Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana
They provide transitional and permanent supportive housing for vulnerable families, including pregnant women and mothers escaping domestic violence or homelessness.

Catholic Charities of Ohio
Catholic Charities agencies across the state offer emergency shelters, maternity housing programs, and case management and referrals for stable housing

Huckleberry House – Ohio
Huckleberry House provides shelter and transitional living programs for homeless or at-risk teens, including pregnant and parenting youth.

My Sister’s Place – Ohio
Offers housing and domestic violence shelter services for pregnant and parenting women in southeastern Ohio.

Other Resources
Ohio 2-1-1
This statewide resource connects individuals to local services, including housing assistance, shelters, and transitional programs for pregnant women and families. Call 2-1-1 or visit: Ohio 2-1-1.