The Frances Residence
Providing transitional homes for prenatal and postpartum women and their infants.
The Program
Named after the founder of the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor, Mother Frances Schervier, the Frances Residence provides transitional homes for prenatal and postpartum women and their infants.
What Our Program Offers
Once in our care, mothers receive pre- and post-natal support services and assistance in their search for work and permanent housing for up to one year.
The residence program helps mothers become self-sufficient by focusing on training in maternal and child health, career development, and ongoing life skills.
The Frances Residence coordinates with neighborhood social service agencies to secure permanent, affordable housing and explore employment opportunities.
The Residences
Each residence is housed in a fully furnished studio apartment with its own kitchen, bathroom, and access to our community room.
Criteria for Applications
Women must meet the following criteria:
a single homeless mother in her last trimester of pregnancy OR
a single homeless postpartum mother with her newborn (up to three years old).
All residents must be at least 18 years of age, drug and alcohol free, and able to live and work in harmony with staff and other residents. Each woman must agree to abide by the policies and rules of the Francis Residence program.
Women are referred from neighborhood agencies. Referrals can be made by calling (718) 855-8861. We fund this program through donations, grants, and in-kind contributions.
The Need in NYC
45,900+ children
are living in NYC shelters.
Growing Poverty Rate
The NYC poverty rate has increased from 18% (2019) to 24% (2023).
36% of single-parent
households in NYC are living in poverty.
Support This Program
Donate
Every dollar donated helps CHiPS provide hot meals, pantry bags, and shelter services.
Registries
Purchase items to support our residents and program needs.
Thank You to Our Frances Residence Partners
