Pregnancy can be as scary as it is exciting. Morning nausea, constant fatigue, a nagging fear of complications — and for some mothers, lack of housing.
A mother experiencing homelessness may worry about how to care for her baby, or if Child Protective Services will let them keep the child, said Meredith McPhail, director of family stability services with the Catholic Charities of Dallas. But mothers who find themselves in this position can find a safe space in Collin County with Mater Maria’s maternity homes.
“It’s just a nurturing, caring, compassionate environment that you wouldn’t find in a regular shelter,” said Jari Mema, chief services officer for Catholic Charities of Dallas. “These homes are meant to be family oriented.”…