Who is eligible

If you're ready to begin again, we're ready to walk with you.

Rhema House is for women navigating homelessness, reentry, recovery, or escape from abuse — who are ready to commit to a season of restoration.

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18 years of age or older

Applicants must be legal adults to enter the program.

02

Willing to take a drug test and background check

Screening helps us maintain a safe environment for every family.

03

Clean for at least 1 year

A full year of sobriety shows readiness for long-term supportive housing.

04

Committed to completing all required program goals

Residents actively work through their personalized life plan and milestones.

05

Pregnant and/or have children

Rhema House is designed for mothers building a future for themselves and their children.

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Have 50% custody of at least one child

Mothers must have meaningful custody and involvement in their child's life.

07

Need long-term supportive housing

Applicants are experiencing homelessness or living in inadequate housing.

08

GED, high school diploma, or willingness to get a GED

Educational growth is part of the journey toward self-sufficiency.

09

Available to work full-time or attend college within 2 months

Residents must be ready to pursue employment or education soon after moving in.

10

Motivated toward financial self-sufficiency

Through life planning with a mentor, accountability, enrichment classes, and positive choices.

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Willing to build honest relationships

Residents engage openly with staff and other Rhema House families.

12

Emotionally and psychologically stable

A stable environment for children depends on a mother's overall well-being.

13

No sex offenses or violent crimes

Applicants will be denied housing if they are a convicted or registered sex offender or have committed a violent crime.

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U.S. citizen

Residency in the program requires U.S. citizenship.

What residents receive

A home — and everything around it.

  • A private apartment
  • Weekly case management & mentorship
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Job readiness and financial literacy classes
  • Pastoral care and worship community
  • Childcare support for resident mothers
  • A transition plan into long-term housing

Know someone who belongs here?

Applications will open when we welcome our first residents. In the meantime, your gift is what makes that day possible.