💖 The Crisis We’re Answering

• 48% of women experiencing homelessness were pregnant while in shelter, and 52% had been pregnant in the year before shelter entry
• Pregnant people experiencing homelessness are significantly more likely to suffer complications like hemorrhaging, high blood pressure, and early labor
• 1 in 5 homeless mothers gave birth to a low birthweight baby—a 50% higher risk than housed mothers
• 70% of pregnant people experiencing homelessness sleep unsheltered most nights
• 61% report experiencing physical or sexual violence during pregnancy

“We’re not just building walls—we’re building futures.”

Metric                                                                                         Statistic

Pregnant while homeless

48% of women in shelters were pregnant during their stay

Pregnancy-related complications

Homeless pregnant women are 2x more likely to experience hemorrhaging and early labor

Low birthweight risk

1 in 5 homeless mothers gave birth to a low birthweight baby—a 50% higher risk than housed mothers

Maternity homes nationwide

Fewer than 500 maternity homes exist across the U.S., serving a fraction of the need

Transitional housing impact

Families in transitional housing report higher employment, greater housing stability, and improved maternal health outcomes

🏗️ A Model Worth Replicating

“A Taylor Haven is more than a local solution—it’s a blueprint for healing. Let’s build sanctuaries of hope, one city at a time.”

Your vision doesn’t just meet a need—it sets a standard. With income-generating spaces, trauma-informed care, and 

faith-rooted dignity, this model can be adapted in communities nationwide.

🔗 Credible Source for Policy Alignment

Here is a link to the CDC’s Maternal Mortality Prevention page, which outlines national data and strategies for improving maternal health outcomes. 💛

📜 Call to Action

“Across the U.S., thousands of mother's face homelessness without access to safe, faith-rooted support. A Taylor Haven offers a replicable model that can inform policy, inspire partnerships, and restore dignity—one life at a time.”