The purpose of Amira’s House is to provide a safe and stable living environment and comprehensive program services that meet the needs of young, homeless, pregnant women between the ages of 18 and 27 in Tarrant County. Women live in the home through their pregnancy and up to one year after their infant is born. Through our services we have provided shelter, nutrition, medical advocacy, educational and vocational training, and discipleship to 13 women and 13 infants since our inception.
Young pregnant women who do not have adequate nutrition and prenatal care are at significantly greater risk of serious complications affecting both mother and baby. Low infant birth weight, infant mortality, maternal mortality, poor maternal/infant bonding, and many other complications have been reported.
Weekly we receive calls from pregnancy centers and other partnering agencies/referral sources about young women who are pregnant and facing homelessness. A safe and stable home and access to nutrition and medical care are essential for a healthy pregnancy and newborn. Ongoing parenting education and additional resources are essential for them to thrive.
Amira's House is a nonprofit, privately funded, Christian organization that provides housing and comprehensive program services for expectant moms age 18-24 from pregnancy through the newborn stage. The purpose of our ministry is to provide a safe family environment enriched with opportunities to help young women overcome the past, embrace the present, and prepare for the future. Services provided include Christ-centered spiritual and emotional guidance, parenting classes, life skills training, and education and career development.
Organization name
Amira's House
Causes
Women & Girls
Operating Budget
$250,000 - $499,999
Counties Served
Dallas, Denton, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
PO Box 240