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The Adoption Program ("Hannah’s House”)

The Adoption Program of Casa Teresa, “Hannah’s House” was created in June of 1995 in order to provide women choosing adoption a safe and secure environment.  Since 1995, women have placed over 100 babies for adoption in an environment of shared housing, responsibility and rehabilitation.  Hannah’s House honors the expectant mother’s values and dignity while striving to foster independence.

The decision to place a child for adoption is a deeply personal choice. At Hannah’s House, residents feel at home with others who share their experience and understand their challenges. The program is unique; unlike many other maternity homes in Southern California, Hannah’s House addresses the specific physical and emotional needs of birth mothers. Because the program is not affiliated with any adoption agency or legal practice, the residents are supported in making the healthiest choice for themselves and their infants; free from any pressure or outside influence.  Hannah’s House provides a viable alternative for homeless, single, pregnant women who have no one to turn to and nowhere to go.

Hannah’s House offers a residential environment that accommodates six women at a time. Women are permitted to stay up to two months following the birth, ensuring the birth mother has time to safely process the grief that arises during the adoption process while working closely with our on-staff Psychologist. Hannah’s House provides a full program for every resident including:

• Advocacy −− Residents are linked with pre-screened adoption agencies.
• Perinatal Care −− The on-staff Nurse provides health assessments, instructional classes and care.
• Counseling −− Our on-staff Psychologist provides individual and group counseling.
• Case Management −− Case Managers provide guidance; assist in setting goals, addressing addictions and aid in developing skills that will lead to jobs that pay a living wage.
• Life Skills Classes −− Residents attend classes on finance management, domestic violence prevention, self-esteem, career planning and computer literacy.

                                                                                                       

© 2003-2011 Casa Teresa   P.O. Box 429, Orange CA 92856 Phone: 714-538-4860 Fax: 714-744-6409

Last Updated: November 7, 2010