South Carolina

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

State and Local Housing Programs
South Carolina Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP): This program assists very low-income families in affording decent, safe, and affordable housing in the private market. Participants choose their own housing, and the amount of voucher assistance is determined by factors such as total annual gross income and family size. The program operates in several counties across the state.

South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS): DSS offers various assistance programs, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which can provide financial support to families in need.

Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing

Shepherd's Gate: Located in Greenville, Shepherd's Gate provides a safe emergency shelter for women and mothers with young children experiencing homelessness. The facility offers food, shelter, clothing, and compassion, aiming to move guests toward stability and healthy relationships.

The Women's Shelter: Based in Columbia, this shelter offers a safe environment for homeless women in crisis, providing necessary resources to build strong and healthy lives.

Nonprofit and Community-Based Assistance

Sanctuary of Unborn Life (SOUL): Serving the South Carolina Lowcountry, SOUL provides support, mentoring, and housing assistance for single pregnant women at high risk of homelessness. Their services include housing subsidies and a maternity home program for those with no safe place to live.

St. Clare's Home: Located in Greenville County, St. Clare's Home is a maternity home for expectant mothers who choose life and are in need of shelter, safety, and security. They provide housing and educational care to expectant women and, if needed, their already born children.

Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina: Based in Charleston, this organization provides safe housing, medical care, education, and other support services to pregnant, parenting, and young women in foster care, helping them achieve self-sufficiency.

Birthright of Columbia: This organization offers free, confidential help to anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy, including assistance with housing needs. They provide friendship, support, and referrals for medical, financial, educational, and housing resources.

Other Resources

SC Parents: This platform offers information and resources for affordable housing, assistance with rent payments, and basic needs in South Carolina. It connects families with various public services and programs available in the state.
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United Way of South Carolina: By dialing 2-1-1 or visiting their website, individuals can access a variety of assistance programs, including housing resources, to help meet their needs.

These organizations and programs are dedicated to assisting pregnant women, mothers, and families in South Carolina to secure safe and stable housing during critical times.