A long-term residential program in Colorado Springs offering care and supportive housing for single mothers and their children exiting homelessness through compassion, community and trauma-informed services.
Transforming Lives
Families take brave steps into a new future when they come to Mary’s Home, a transitional housing program in Colorado Springs for single mothers and their children. Each family lives in a fully furnished apartment surrounded by caring supporters and friends, following a structured weekly schedule within the community.
Mary’s Home establishes a high-challenge, high-support environment to help families learn to stand on their own and succeed.
Community Life
Children attend childcare or school during the day, while mothers participate in programs for single mothers designed to build life skills, confidence, and career readiness. Through supportive housing and personalized coaching, women gain the tools to advance in their lives and careers to create a stable, lasting foundation for their families.
The families of Mary’s Home can expect:
- Safe, clean, and comfortable living
- Affordable, sliding-scale residency fees
- Meeting rooms and computer access
- Outdoor playground and garden
- Donated vehicles
- 24-hour safety and support
Our faith-based way of life nurtures love, healing, and hope. Together we overcome obstacles, celebrate strengths, and share successes.
“I feel so supported and encouraged. This is the beginning of a new life and the opportunity to embrace community.”
– Mary’s Home Resident
Who Qualifies for Mary’s Home?
Mary’s Home supports single-mother families experiencing crisis who are committed to a
life-changing healing and growth process. Since families selected for Mary’s Home residency will receive intensive, comprehensive support for several years, women must meet all of the following criteria to be considered eligible:
- Must be homeless, imminently homeless, and/or leaving domestic violence with their children
- Must live in El Paso County and be eligible for TANF, CCAP, and SNAP for a minimum of eighteen months
- Must be motivated to gain holistic health, basic life skills, and financial independence
- Cannot have a recent history of severe behavioral issues, criminal activity, or substance abuse
- Families best suited for Mary’s Home can manage daily schedules with minimal supervision, coexist peacefully in a highly relational community, follow program rules and responsibilities, and make progress towards personal and program goals.
- Single mothers
- 18+ years old
- Have 3 or fewer children
- Have children between
newborn to 10 years old
How Long Is the Program?
Mary’s Home is a long-term, multi-year program. The first three to six months focus on trauma-informed restoration, skills training, studies, and career prep. Families stay residents for 1 to 5 years, following our program to gain the physical, mental, and financial health needed to meet the Colorado Self-Sufficiency Standard. Each mother is empowered to set their own course for Mary’s Home exit by building an Individualized Support and Service Plan to track objectives, timeframes, and outcomes. Length of residency is determined by these family goals and collective progress.
Apply for Mary’s Home
If you meet the eligibility requirements you can apply for Mary’s Home in one of three ways:
- Apply online with the application form below
- Download and print the Application PDF, complete it with dark ink, then scan and email to MarysHomeAdmissions@DreamCenters.com.
- Download and print the Application PDF, complete it with dark ink, then fax
to (719) 301- 5412.
We’ll review your application and reach out to you within a week. If you’re eligible, your family will be asked to have an interview with us. A phone interview is required before we can fully accept your application.
For more information call Mary’s Home phone number – (719) 301- 5412. Press zero (0) for Admissions, and leave a message with your name and phone number.
Applicants who are eligible and accepted are placed on an Eligible Applicant Waiting List and called in order when an opening occurs.
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