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CRISIS MATERNITY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN
Casa de los Angelitos is a housing program for pregnant women in crisis situations and their infants who are in need of a friendly and protective environment during their pregnancy. Casa's five bedroom, 2600 sq. ft. home is located in a residential neighborhood in Harbor City just minutes from hospitals, schools, shopping centers, churches and entertainment. Casa provides women and their infants with a safe, nurturing, and structured living environment.
ENTRANCE CRITERIA:
All Applicants must be 18 years or older and provide or do:
- Valid ID, written proof of pregnancy, Negative STD and TB test results
- $225.00 monthly administration fee
- Apply for TANIF and Food Stamps and the WIC program
- Secure appropriate medical services and attend all scheduled appointments
- Attend counseling sessions, parenting and life skill classes
- Attend school, go to work or do volunteer services
- Clean and sober for at least 9 months and submit to random drug testing
- Physically and emotionally able to complete program requirements
- Participate in goal planning and follow through on their individual program plans
LIFESKILLS & PARENTING PROGRAM:
Casa de los Angelitos is open to pregnant women of any race, religion, nationality and financial status and provides each with:
- Structured & nurturing living environment throughout pregnancy and up till the baby is three months of age
- Personal care items, clothing, and food as required, as well as baby care items and furnishings
- Individual and group counseling services
- Classes in pre and post natal, labor and delivery, infant and child care, and parenting
- Classes in nutrition, budgeting, personal organization and time management
- Spiritual guidance and related support services
- Transportation to medical, counseling, and other professional appointments
- Opportunity to learn and practice computer and office related skills
- Support in securing advanced education and employment programs
- Case Management with individualized goal plans and progress reports
- Community referral and advocacy
- Assistance in securing safe and affordable community housing
For more information about Casa de los Angelitos referral process, volunteer opportunities, or ways to support this non-profit program, please contact the Program Director by phone at (310) 325-8208, by Fax at (310) 325-8217, or email at angelscdla@aol.com.
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