Mom In Need?

Apply Today!
Apply Today!

We’re Here To Help.

Zelie’s Home welcomes pregnant women that are in need of support and empowerment from a caring community. With two homes located in the Greater Cleveland area; one on the west side and the other on the east side, our homes are the only homes in Cuyahoga County that provides shelter to pregnant women for more than 90 days. 

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Need Support? Here's How to Apply

  • Call our intake line 216-282-8053 and speak with one of our Intake Managers. The intake line is monitored Monday through Thursday 9am-5pm and upon availability, so please allow 24-72 hours for a response from our Intake Manager.

  • Fill out our Intake Form and one of our Intake Managers will follow up.

** All spots are on a first come first served basis dependent upon eligibility. All inquiries are returned in the order in which they are received.

**Every situation is different, please fill out our intake form if you are in need!

Qualification

  • Pregnant 

  • At least 18 years of age 

  • Free from drugs and alcohol (at least 30 days)

  • Free from immediate physical danger 

  • Free from Severe Mental Health diagnoses

How Long Can You Stay?

Women are welcomed into our communities at any point in their pregnancy and stay up to 1 year post-pregnancy.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The intake process begins with a pre screening over the phone to determine eligibility followed by a meeting in the community at a public location such as a restaurant, library, or community collaborative.  At this meeting, each mom is walked through a series of interview questions to determine their eligibility.

  • If the mom is determined to be a qualifying candidate, she will receive an invitation to move-in.

  • If you or anyone you know in Cuyahoga County needs immediate emergency housing, please call 2-1-1 (United Way First Call for Help Line) for referral assistance.

    For immediate danger please call  911

    For mental health emergencies please call 988 

  • The intake process can range from one to five business days.

  • We ask that she brings an ID and proof of pregnancy.

Please note: Zelie’s Home is committed to serving diverse populations and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws.