Texas

Texas 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

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA): TDHCA provides resources affordable housing, including rental assistance and homeownership programs. They offer information on various housing assistance options available to Texans. Learn More

Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) Program: This program offers project-based rental assistance for extremely low-income persons with disabilities, linked with long-term services. It's a collaboration between TDHCA, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), and eligible multifamily properties. Learn More

Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing

Our Lady of the Angels Maternity Shelter (Temple, TX): Provides a safe home and assistance to pregnant women, mothers, and their children, operating 24/7 with free services for all clients.

In My Shoes (Dallas, TX): Offers a maternity home for pregnant women who need shelter, comfort, and support, providing a safe place to journey through pregnancy.

Viola's House (Dallas, TX): Provides maternity housing and support services to mothers facing unplanned pregnancies, offering a safe environment and resources to help them prepare for motherhood.

Mercy House (Colleyville, TX): A Christian maternity home offering housing, hope, and help for single pregnant women, providing a structured environment and necessary resources for transformation.

Keturah's Haven (Houston, TX): Provides homeless pregnant women in crisis with a loving, structured, Christ-centered environment during their pregnancy.

Serenity Transformation Home (Fort Worth, TX): Offers full-time, free housing during pregnancy and after giving birth for young, at-risk mothers and their babies, focusing on improving daily living skills and parenting.

The Bella House (Dallas, TX): Provides a safe haven for mothers experiencing unplanned pregnancies, offering support and resources to help them prepare for motherhood and gain independence.

LifeHouse (Houston, TX): Welcomes pregnant women in need of a place to stay, providing love, discipleship, stability, accountability, grace, and encouragement in a nurturing environment.
Hope House (Texas): Offers services to young women facing unplanned pregnancies, providing a haven of support and transformation opportunities, including residential care during pregnancy and postpartum.

Nonprofit and Community-Based Assistance

Pregnancy Lifeline: Assists pregnant women in need of temporary or permanent housing by networking with several housing providers and maternity homes.

Sarah's House Maternity Home (Austin, TX): Serves homeless pregnant women aged 18 and up, offering residential assistance, adoption services, and long-term support to help each woman prepare to care for her child.

Other Resources

2-1-1 Texas: A free, confidential helpline operated 24/7, connecting individuals to local services, including housing assistance, shelters, and transitional programs for pregnant women and families. Call 2-1-1 or click here for more information.

Texas Family Resources: Provides information on support and resources for expecting and new mothers, parents, and their children to ensure bright and healthy futures for all Texas families.

These resources aim to support pregnant women, mothers, and families in Texas by providing safe housing options and assistance during critical times.