Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania offers a variety of housing support programs and services to assist pregnant women, mothers, and families in need. These initiatives aim to provide safe and stable living environments during critical times.

State and Local Housing Programs
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS): The DHS provides housing resources to help individuals and families with low incomes, older adults, people with disabilities, and those at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Services include assistance in accessing and securing safe housing. Learn More

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): TANF offers financial assistance to pregnant women, dependent children and their parents, and relatives caring for dependent children. This program helps families achieve self-sufficiency by providing temporary financial aid. Learn More

Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing

Mothers' Home: Mothers' Home, a residential maternity shelter in Darby, PA, provides a safe haven and supportive services for pregnant women over 18 who are homeless or in crisis, focusing on their physical, emotional, and developmental needs. Find Help Can't access link

Mary's Shelter: Based in Reading, PA, Mary's Shelter offers temporary housing, counseling, on-site classes, and assistance with coordinating prenatal care for pregnant women and mothers with infants.

Hannah's Hope Ministries: This organization provides transitional housing assistance and life skills training for homeless mothers with children in Reading, PA, Berks County.

Cradle of Hope: Cradle of Hope offers housing and support to single mothers and their children, aiming to help them achieve full-time employment and permanent housing.

GOOD COUNSEL HOME: Good Counsel was founded in 1985 to help homeless, pregnant women in dire need. Our goal is to help you to have your baby in a safe, loving home while providing the support you need to get back on your feet. We've helped thousands of women like yourself for over 30 years, and we look forward to assisting you in any way we can!

Milagro House: Situated in Lancaster County, Milagro House provides residential programs focused on educational attainment for mothers facing homelessness, aiming to break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their children.

Good Samaritan Services: Operating across Lancaster and Chester Counties, Good Samaritan Services offers compassionate responses to those approaching or experiencing homelessness, empowering them on their journey from housing crisis to stability.

Nonprofit and Community-Based Assistance

Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania: This organization connects individuals to local services, including housing assistance, shelters, and transitional programs for pregnant women and families. By dialing 2-1-1 or texting your zip code to 898-211, you can talk with a resource specialist for free to get information on programs in your community.

Horizon House: Based in Philadelphia, Horizon House offers emergency short-term housing and other supports to women who have an urgent need, providing a safe haven to meet basic needs for sleep, food, and hygiene.

Other Resources
Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA): PHA provides rental assistance to low-income families in the private rental market through the Housing Choice Voucher Program, aiming to offer affordable housing options.

Ruth's Place: As Luzerne County's only 24/7 emergency shelter serving women experiencing homelessness, Ruth's Place offers immediate assistance and support services. Learn More

PA 2-1-1 is a free resource and information hub that can connect you with customized health, housing, and human services information. By calling 211, you can receive information related to food, housing, employment, health care, along with a variety of other services. PA 2-1-1 also provides a 24/7 confidential phone service and website.
These resources and programs are designed to support pregnant women, mothers, and families in Pennsylvania, ensuring they have access to safe and stable housing during critical periods.