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A
Christian, family-style maternity home providing a loving, caring
environment for pregnant women and teens as they await their babies
birth.
Our maternity home, Hannah's House, is supervised by a
full-time staff who provide a
comfortable, supportive, home-like environment for those who choose to
carry their baby to term. Hannah's House accepts pregnant women ages 18
up. Residents work together in
the household by supporting each other in shared
experiences, normal household chores and observing house rules.
If you are interested in applying for residency, please call our office
at 269-345-0725 to set up an appointment for a preliminary interview.
All potential residents must complete an application form and
agree to comply with household rules and policies. Upon
completion of the application process and approval, placement is made
based on availability in the home.
Common Questions
How does the
resident decide whether to parent or release for adoption? Pregnancy
peer counsel will be provided to help the resident with the decision
making process. The staff will support either decision.
Is
transportation available? Yes, but residents may drive
their own
car if it is licensed and insured.
What if
the
potential resident has other children in their care? The home has
no accommodations for children.
Where
will the resident live after the birth of the baby? Upon
arrival at the home, residents will be assisted in planning for a place
to live after the birth of their baby.
What kind
of practical help does Hannah's House provide?
Parenting & Life Skills classes, emotional support and
care, an introduction to
resources in our community, referrals and support for adoption and the
ability to earn personal and baby items from the house.
Will
residents receive spiritual guidance? Yes.
Because this is
a Christian
home, church attendance is required as well as daily group devotions.
Do
residents
have to pay rent? No.
All services are free to those that complete the residency
program, if room is available.
How
long can residents stay in the home? Up to
three months after the birth of their baby.
How can I help
Hannah's House store?
A tangible way to help Hannah's House is by giving
to the Hannah's House store. The store includes baby, personal and
apartment items. The residents of Hannah's House are able to purchase
these items using their points which are earned by attending classes at
Hannah's House and Alternatives, doing chores, journaling and attaining
goals.
Our store approach has been successful for more than four years now,
and allows our residents to work towards items on a daily basis.
Instead of churches giving our resident's baby shower's, they give
showers for the Hannah's store and each resident is given equal
opportunity to earn these items.
You can stock our store by giving personally or by hosting a Hannah's
House shower. Invite your church family, friends or relatives, have
cake, play some games and share you gifts for Hannah's store with one
another. You can even involve children, youth, young adults or a Bible
study. There is no limit to the fun you can have during these showers.
Some of the items we need for Hannah's House are:
Kitchen Dish Cloths/Towels, Towels/Washcloths, Dishes, Mixing
Bowls, Small Kitchen Appliances, Pans
Maxi Pads, Nursing Pads, Nursing bras Size B or C, Diapers size 1-3,
Sleepers 0-6m, Bibs, Bottles, Onesies 0-6m
Please remember that all items for Hannah’s
Store are to be new. Thank you for helping in this way!
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