Living Hope

Living Hope provides compassion, hope, and help for pregnant women who need a safe, stable, and loving environment.  Our home is a place where pregnant mothers can take refuge, prepare for birth, recover from pregnancy, and prepare for their future.

Living Hope is nestled in North Georgia in Forsyth County on 5 beautiful acres where beauty and peace flourish for the residents and staff.  The home is designed to be a space for grace centered in truth and love.

Living Hope offers a 5-phase program with the following seven (7) key areas of development.

• Prenatal and Parenting Support, Education, and Mentorship
• Education/Vocation
• Finances
• Independent Living Skills
• Health & Wellness
• Family/Relational Growth
• Christian Life Growth

Caring houseparents, staff, and mentors work with our mothers to set goals and create a realistic plan for achieving them.   Weekly meetings are designed to chart progress, provide encouragement, and celebrate victories.

1. Is Living Hope a shelter that provides temporary, emergency housing?
   No. Living Hope is not a women’s shelter providing temporary, emergency housing.  We are a Christian housing program designed to provide structure, life skill development, education, career exploration, and spiritual growth opportunities to moms who want to make a change.
2. What ages do you serve at Living Hope?
   18 years and older.
3. How long does the intake process take?
   2-3 weeks.
4. What’s the first step in applying?
   Please reach out to our House Manager at ahobbs@cummingwomenscenter.org, and she will get back to you as soon as possible with the next best step.
5. I’ve already had my baby. Can I apply for Living Hope program?
   No, Living Hope can only accept women who are pregnant. Ideally, the potential new resident is in her first or second trimester of pregnancy.
6. What are the costs to reside at Living Hope?
   There is no cost to Living Hope residents to reside in the home and participate in the program.
7. Do I have to have health insurance?
   Yes, you must have health insurance or Pregnancy Health Coverage under Georgia’s Medicaid Plan.
8. How long can I stay at Living Hope?
   Mothers choosing to parent may stay in the home until their baby reaches 18 months old. If an adoption plan is made, the resident may stay in the home up to 6 weeks after birth.  All residents are expected to comply with the home’s guidelines to remain at Living Hope.
9. If I have other children, are they allowed to reside with me at Living Hope and/or spend the night?
   No. Living Hope does not have the space to accommodate other children.
10. How many women are currently at Living Hope?
    Living Hope has the capacity to house up to 4 women and their babies.
11. Can I have visitors while residing at Living Hope?
    Yes, if approved in advance according to Resident Handbook guidelines.
12. Am I allowed to have pet(s) while residing at Living Hope?
    No. Pets are not allowed.
13. Can I work and earn my own money while residing at Living Hope?
    Absolutely, Living Hope requires residents to be in school full-time and/or working outside the home (as medically appropriate) to achieve financial stability.
14. What are the educational opportunities while residing at Living Hope?
    Residents who have not graduated from high school will be afforded the opportunity to obtain their GED. Residents who have graduated from high school will be presented with various options to further their education through our case management program.
15. Do I have to place my baby for adoption?
    No, the decision is TOTALLY your decision, and we will 100% support you either way in your plan to parent or plan for adoption.
16. Do I have to be a Christian to become a resident?
    No, Living Hope accepts adult, pregnant women of any age, race, religion, or nationality (as long as the potential resident is legally within the United States).
17. Since Living Hope is a Christian program, am I required to attend church?
    Yes, residents are required to attend church regularly on Sundays.

If you are interested in applying for residency, please click on the application link below.

Questions? Please contact our House Manager, Amy Hobbs:

ahobbs@cummingwomenscenter.org

470-531-0458 (direct dial)