fOUNDATIONS

Foundations is a group home setting warmly welcomes expectant mothers at any stage of their pregnancy or parenting journey, providing accommodation until their baby reaches one year of age. The program, centered around the individual, is customized to meet each mother's needs at her current life stage. Foundations aims to address the unique needs of each mother and support their journey towards self-sufficiency and independent living.

• Safe and Supportive Environment: Our shared group home will provide a safe and supportive environment where pregnant and parenting women can feel secure and focus on their well-being and that of their children.
• Comprehensive Services: In addition to stable housing, participants will have access to vital resources such as workforce development, counseling, parenting support, and more to help them build essential skills for independent living.
• Empowerment and Independence: Our program will focus on empowering women to take control of their lives, make positive choices, and work towards a brighter future for themselves and their children.

A study conducted by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago revealed that pregnant and parenting youth face a 200% higher risk of experiencing homelessness. This alarming statistic sheds light on the challenges faced by young mothers who are homeless, many of whom are escaping domestic violence situations. These young mothers often find themselves in a heartbreaking dilemma: either leave their abuser and risk homelessness or stay in an abusive environment to have a roof over their heads for themselves and their child.

Multiple studies have shown that over 80% of mothers with children who experience homelessness have previously been in domestic violence situations. Furthermore, data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicates that every year, 1.2 million children under the age of 6 in the United States endure homelessness. It is crucial to recognize that when parents and their children face homelessness, the impact on the child's well-being is profound.

Family Connections Center Inc has joined forces with Family Promise of the Black Hills to offer a comprehensive program tailored to homeless women aged 18 to 24 who are pregnant or have young children. Our collaborative initiative prioritizes providing housing, support, and training to empower new moms to achieve self-sufficiency. We place a strong emphasis on enhancing parenting skills, completing education, job readiness, and fostering basic self-sufficiency. Our goal is to equip new moms with the tools and support they need to break the cycle of poverty, abuse, or homelessness, ensuring a brighter future for themselves and their children.

Pregnant and parenting young women experiencing homelessness can request an application by emailing kara.nesbitt@familyconnectionscenters.com 

Family Connections Center and Family Promise of the Black Hills does not have the ability to select eligible candidates, referrals are made through the South Dakota Coordinated Entry System.