In Winston-Salem there is currently no place that will house homeless mothers, under 18, and their children. The Children’s Home is creating a new program called My Aunt’s House. This new program will provide homeless teen mothers and their children with a home, basic necessities, adult supervision and guidance, as well as the services needed to grow a healthy, strong family. At this moment there are renovations being made on the Reynold’s Cottage, also known as the Baby Cottage. For the time being, the 5 resident’s of My Aunt’s House are staying at the Stockton Cottage.

When a mother and child move into My Aunt’s House they will be offered a range of services including:

§  Life Skills that will be taught to the mother that will help prepare her for a more independent life style.

§  The teens will progress towards their high school diploma, GED, or preparing for the work world.

§  Counseling and education to prevent further pregnancies. Working towards maturity and stability.

§  Access to: therapists, psychiatrists, the on-campus nurse, Child development education offered to help keep the children developmentally on target.