Supportive Housing Services
Since its inception in 2004, Sojourner House MOMS (Motivation Opportunities Mentoring Spirituality) has provided shelter to people in recovery and their children, to confidently transition into the community.
The MOMS program focuses on strengthening family relationships, promoting self-sufficiency, long-term sobriety, and mental health recovery.
Individuals eligible for the Sojourner House MOMS program must be:
- Referred by the Allegheny County LINK (1-866-730-2368)
- A person who has formerly experienced chronic homelessness
- 18 years or older with custody of their child/children or involved in a reunification plan
- Open to single or dual-household families with children
- Someone in the household must have a qualifying disability
- Household members must have a desire to work toward self-sufficiency
Get Help
For information about the program, please call Sojourner House MOMS at:
412-361-1213
If you are interested in applying, please call the Allegheny County LINK at:
1-866-730-2368
Housing Services
Sojourner House MOMS supports people experiencing homelessness and their children. During their stay, families receive:
- Safe, affordable housing
- Job readiness skills and educational opportunities
- Case management and referrals to community resources
- Life skills and parenting counseling
- Educational, recreational, and prevention activities for the children
Children’s Programming
In addition to supportive family counseling aimed at strengthening families and overcoming past traumas, Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS offer programs to address the specific needs of our child participants.
- All child residents receive a full screening and assessment upon admission.
- School-aged children receive support for uniforms, Individual Education Plans (if needed), and school transportation (if needed).
- Learning Centers, designed and installed by Homeless Children’s Education Fund, provide age-appropriate educational resources for children, youth, and parents. Each center is equipped with computers, educational software, and a lending library and offers after-school activities that provide educational, social, and emotional support.
- Child development programs include an indoor and outdoor play center.
