SVdP’s new Marillac Moms program equips women in caring for children
With 75 expectant mothers already on a waiting list, St. Vincent de Paul Georgia has launched Marillac Moms to support pregnant women and their children at risk of homelessness.
At 26 years old, a mother of two found herself without work after being laid off from her delivery service job as she was on the verge of earning paid maternity leave. With a third child due in February, she faced losing her home. She took a job with a county school system to support her young family.
Today, she’s the first participant in Marillac Moms. With a stable apartment and access to parenting support, she started a new path to build long-term stability.