The Need in Alabama
Alabama faces high rates of youth homelessness, teen pregnancy, and generational poverty. Pregnant and parenting youth ages 13–21 are particularly vulnerable, often experiencing family rejection, school dropout, trauma, and lack of access to health care or stable housing. Immigrant and trafficked teen mothers face even greater risks, as they are often isolated by language barriers, cultural disconnection, exploitation, and fear of seeking help.
These challenges are even more compounded when young mothers are placed into foster care. According to Alabama DHR, approximately 6,000 children are currently in foster care statewide, yet there are very few licensed placements equipped to house both a young mother and her child together. Most foster homes are not prepared to support the dual needs of a parenting teen and her baby, leaving many separated and making reunification rare and difficult. This lack of options intensifies trauma, disrupts bonding, and creates long-term barriers to stability and independence for both mother and child.
Finding H.O.P.E. fills a critical gap in services by providing housing with embedded education, parenting support, and mental health services—creating a safe, trauma-informed environment where every young mother can heal, grow, and build a pathway to independence.
Program Overview
Finding H.O.P.E. Children’s Home is a maternity foster care group home offering comprehensive residential care for pregnant and parenting youth ages 13–21, including foster youth who are undocumented, refugees, asylum seekers, or survivors of trafficking.
Safe & Stable Housing
Trauma-informed housing for up to 9 mothers and 9 children.
Supportive, family-style environment that keeps mothers and their children together.
Education & Career Support
Assistance with high school diploma or GED completion.
Pathways to post-secondary education, trade schools, and career training.
Job readiness programs, including resume writing, interviewing, and financial literacy
Parenting & Life Skills
Classes on child development, parenting strategies, and health/wellness.
Guidance on saving, budgeting, and securing long-term housing.
Mentorship and role models to build confidence and independence.
Mental Health & Healing
Referrals to counseling, therapy, and other behavioral health services.
Support groups focused on resilience, overcoming past trauma, and building self-worth.
Specialized Support for Immigrant & Trafficked Youth
Advocacy for young mothers overcoming exploitation and isolation.
Our Approach
At Finding H.O.P.E. Children’s Home, we are committed to providing more than shelter—we create an environment where young mothers and their children can heal, grow, and thrive together. Our program is designed to meet the whole person, addressing the emotional, physical, educational, spiritual, and practical needs of each resident.
Our approach is grounded in the principles of trauma-informed care, positive youth development, and the nurturing of parenting skills for teen mothers. These guiding values ensure that every aspect of our program not only provides safety and stability but also empowers young mothers to recognize their strengths, rebuild trust, and gain the confidence needed to raise their children with love and resilience.