Programs - Transitional living

Transitional livingProviding shelter and support for women and their children since 1996

St. Elizabeth-Catholic Charities serves as a residence for a unique transitional living program targeting homeless, pregnant and parenting, women ages 18 and older. The Transitional Living Program operates mini-apartments in which women work towards educational and vocational goals and learn life skills to prepare them for self-sufficiency. The women and their children, under the age of four, are able to stay at the transitional home for two years. Since 1996, the average length of stay for a young mom with her child is 10 months.

Services include:

  • Residential support: housing and referral options for long-term housing
  • Counseling: Individual, family, couples(co-parenting), groups
    • Clients work towards self-sufficiency by setting short- and long-term individual goals.
    • Encourage personal growth and improvement to foster a spirit of independence and also pass on to their children the same spirit, enabling many to break dependent roles.
    • Work on positive parenting skills and self-care issues as a parent
    • Psycho-educational groups that cover a wide range of topics related to parenting, self-care, and personal growth
  • Case Management
    • Support for personal financial management
    • Education on daily living skills
  • Education and job preparation skills
    • Assistance with financial aid options for college and specialization trainings
    • Assistance with job search, resume building, and interview skills
  • Outreach Services: Referrals to communtiy resources appropriate to client's needs
  • Medical: Prenatal and postnatal care
    • Labor Coaches
    • Postpartum/parenting assistance

St, Elizabeth-Catholic Charities Transitional Home provides a place for single mothers to start a new life. Whether the resident is pregnant, parenting, or planning to place her baby in a loving adoptive home, she will be given the support and counseling she needs during that process.

Every pregnancy and every woman's life situation is different. If you would like to learn more about St. Elizabeth-Catholic Charities or are interested in applying for residency, please call our office at 812-949-7305 to set up an appointment for a preliminary interview. If you are outside the Kentuckiana area, please call 1-800-227-3002.  Upon completion of the intake process and approval, placement is made based on availability in the home.