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House of Hope Shelter operated by Mamma's Hands

Provides emergency shelter for women who are pregnant and/or parenting at least one child on a full-time basis. Can serve up to seven families at a time, dependent on family size, in two homes on the same semi-confidential property.   Families receive their own private bedroom and shared bathroom. Length of stay is not pre-determined, but tailored to each family's needs. Program offers professional case management and services onsite.

Hours

M-F, 9am-5pm.

Application process

Visit website to complete and submit online resident application. Screening process entails at least one phone interview and an in-person onsite interview and tour. Due to COVID-19, final intake will be online. A baseline drug screening is required as part of application process. This does not screen someone out of the program.

Eligibility

Provides emergency shelter for pregnant women and women with children. Serves trans women as they identify. Must be either pregnant or parenting a child under age 18 on a full-time basis. Cannot accept families with a male child age 13 or older. Women must be ages 18 or older or be legally emancipated teens. Accepts documented service and emotional support animals. Cannot serve those with sex offenses or others with arson or violent criminal offenses. Must be willing to participate in shelter services, follow zero-tolerance policy for alcohol and drug use, and live in a communal environment. Location is semi-confidential and can serve those who have experienced domestic violence but are not being actively pursued. Random drug tests may be administered. Access to personal transportation is helpful, but not required.

Fee

None.

Languages

Interpreter services

Agency info

Mamma's Hands

Operates the House of Hope, an emergency shelter for women and children located on Seattle's Eastside. Families reside in one of our two log cabin style shelter homes, and receive 24/7 housing and professional support services designed to help achieve stable housing.