St. Clare’s is a place — a home — for you to get the hand up you need to support yourself and your child or children. It is located in Greenville County.
While living at St. Clare’s, women are offered life and parenting skills classes, and have the opportunity to further education at either a high school or college level. Our moms will:
In addition, abstinence will be taught and training in Natural Family Planning will be offered. Each mom will have her own half of a room, and there will be outdoor play for toddlers.
Please note: Women can worship at the church of their choice. Our moms do not have to be Catholic nor will they be forced or expected to become Catholic!
At the conclusion of your stay at St. Clare’s Home of Joyful Hope, you will be equipped with the skills needed to care for yourself and for your children. The home will help you bond with your baby while also offering an educational program and support system that will empower you in the journey to independent living.
By fulfilling the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs, we hope to decrease prenatal stress, allowing you to deliver a healthy baby. Additionally, you will acquire the skills and confidence needed to adequately care for your children and manage a household of your own.
St. Clare’s has:
The home’s comfortable and caring environment can support up to 8 women.
Under the patronage of Our Lady of Joyful Hope, we will assist you in finding a safe place for you and your unborn child and children.
If you are in crisis, please contact us right away to apply to stay at St. Clare’s Home. It is open to all pregnant women aged 18+ of any race, religion, or background.