Virginia

Virginia offers a variety of housing support programs and resources tailored 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
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD): The DHCD administers several programs to support affordable housing which includes:

Affordable and Special Needs Housing (ASNH) Program: Provides funding for new construction or substantial renovation of affordable housing units for lower-income homeowners or renters.

Virginia Homeless Solutions Program (VHSP): Supports the development and implementation of localized emergency crisis response systems with housing-focused, coordinated community-based activities.

Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing

Virginia Women and Family Support Center (VWFSC)
Provides a two-year residential program for homeless pregnant women and their families, offering maternal health, mental health, trauma recovery, and education programs.

St. Margaret of Cortona Transitional Housing
Operated by Catholic Charities, this program offers transitional residences for single women with children or expecting mothers, providing support to establish independence after exiting an emergency shelter.

Barrett Transitional Home
Located in Norfolk, this program assists homeless single women and single pregnant women in becoming confident, independent, and self-sufficient through comprehensive supportive services and transitional housing.

Nonprofit and Community-Based Assistance

Gabriel Project

Offers housing assistance through various maternity homes across Virginia, including

Mary’s Comfort of VA (Springfield) Phone: (703) 455-4500

Mary’s Shelter (Fredericksburg) Phone: (540) 623-5778

Mosaic House (Leesburg) Phone: (571) 410-3381

New Eve Ministries (Winchester) Phone: (540) 450-0775

Paul Stefan Home (Unionville) Phone: (540) 854-2300

Virginia Women and Family Support Center (Haymarket) Phone: (571) 445-0373

These homes provide safe housing and support services for pregnant women. Learn More

Project LINK
A program by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Project LINK supports pregnant and parenting women impacted by substance use disorders, offering comprehensive behavioral health services. Learn More

Other Resources
2-1-1 Virginia
A free, confidential service available 24/7 that connects individuals with information on available housing, food, healthcare, and other community resources throughout Virginia.

These programs and resources are designed to support pregnant women, mothers, and families in Virginia, ensuring access to safe housing and essential services during times of need.