The Divine Mercy House is primarily for women over the age
of 18 facing an unplanned pregnancy, with little or no help available to them.
This age group is the most at risk of ending a crisis pregnancy in abortion due
to lack of family and social support.
Generally, women who come to Divine Mercy House do not have
other children in their care, but if the need should arise, the home has been
designed to accommodate a mother with a child under five. An expectant mother
may plan on raising the child or placing the baby for adoption. Adoptions will
be facilitated through Catholic Charities.
Since its’ inception in 1999, Divine Mercy House has served
over 75 women, averaging around six to ten per year. The staff of Divine Mercy
House recognize that each woman who enters the house is unique, and each
situation is different. We work hard to meet each individual need and tailor
the program to fit each woman; therefore there is no hard and fast rule on
length of stay. On average the women who complete the Divine Mercy House
Program stay six to eight months after their babies are born, which ensures
they will be well ready to care for themselves upon departure from the house.
The Divine Mercy House operates with a limited paid staff
relying on a large core of volunteers for many support functions. Paid
positions include an Executive Director, a Resident Director and three
Assistant Resident Staff. They are responsible for the day-to-day function of
the house, with support from the Board of Directors.
Above from Website: Divine Mercy House
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