Safe & Supportive Housing
We provide stable housing through our licensed group home and rental assistance program—ensuring young mothers and their children have a safe place to live while building toward independence.
92%
Of homeless women and children have been victims of abuse
87%
Of homeless mothers in our program have moved into permanent housing, creating a safe environment for their children
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Independent Living Group Home
Pregnant & parenting teens and girls in foster care receive encouragement and support to complete their education and prepare for independence.
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Host Homes
Pregnant & parenting youth experiencing homelessness are connected with dedicated caregivers who welcome them into their homes for support.
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Housing Support for Families
Families with children who are experiencing homelessness receive assistance in obtaining and stabilizing permanent housing.
Meet Eva
Eva was 18, pregnant and, in an abusive relationship. After five months of couch-surfing, she found safety with Florence Crittenton. Eva received rental assistance and support services. With a safe place to live, Eva was able to complete a Microsoft certification program that increased her pay.
The Independent Living Experience
In our residential group living environment, our young women receive 24-hour care and supervision. Parenting residents will have a single room and non-parenting residents may have to share a bedroom and bathrooms. The living room, classroom, and dining room are shared common areas in which our young women spend time bonding, watching TV, participating in activities, listening to music, and getting creative. We have family-style meals, and each of our young women are expected to complete chores consistent with other teens.
The Housing Support Experience
Sarah’s life was forever changed after unlocking the door to her new apartment. Just days before, she was sleeping on a relative’s couch as she prepared for the birth of her twins. Because of you, she’s one of two dozen homeless single mothers who received rental assistance and home-based parenting support from Florence Crittenton. She and her babies now sleep safely in their own beds and she is preparing to return to work.
The Host Home Experience
The Host Home program pairs pregnant and parenting youth ages 16-21 who are at risk of experiencing homeless with hosts in the community who provide them with a safe place to stay as they complete their education, build independent living skills, and care for their child. Eligible youth can stay in host homes for up to 18 months as they work with a Parent Educator to develop a plan to transition to permanent housing.
Become A Host
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Ability to commit time to a local youth.
Have a spare bedroom.
Ability to complete 16 training hours.
Can pass a background check.
Interest in forging a life-changing relationship.
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If you are interested in becoming a host please email jmoss@florencecrittentonsc.org.
