There is a growing need for housing young pregnant women and their babies. Unplanned pregnancies often result in young women being rejected from their homes and living in unsafe environments. As a result, women have no other option than to abort.
Our Solution
There are too few maternity homes where residents can stay long-term. Hannah’s Home is unique in offering a two-year residential program that includes counseling, life skills classes, opportunities to further education, and an introduction to the Gospel. Homeless, pregnant young women are able to transform their lives in a safe and loving environment.
Our Mission
Hannah’s Home of South Florida provides a safe and loving Christian environment for single, pregnant young women. Through counseling, life skills, and continuing education, we offer hope and transform lives.
Our Vision
We want to see lives changed, hope restored, and hearts transformed.
Our Inspiration
“Then Hannah prayed and said: ‘My heart rejoices in the Lord; My horn is lifted high.’” 1 Samuel 2:1
Hannah is a woman from the book of 1 Samuel in the Bible. She was barren and prayed desperately for a son. She promised God that if He would grant her a son, she would offer him back to Him. God heard her prayer and she had Samuel who was a gift from God. Carol Beresford named the home after Hannah to be mindful that every child, no matter the circumstances, is a gift from God.
Our Values
Staff

About Joanne
Joanne Dively
MSW, Chief Operating Officer

About Betty
Betty Wolcott
Operations/Resident Coordinator

About Mary Arden
Mary Arden Carroll
PR/Capital Development Manager

About Victoria
Victoria Bogan
Resident Program Manager

About Eliana
Eliana Heller
Case Manager Assistant

About Lindsay
Lindsay Bardin
House Parent
Board of Directors

Carol Beresford
Founder, 2002

Jon Olson
President, 2005

Michael Rhodes
Treasurer, 2002

Jennifer Morton
Member, 2013
Volunteers

Beth Beson
Financial Administrator

Susan Davenport
Office Administrator

Beth TerMarsch
Office Administrator

Kathy Hayton
Office Administrator

Lillian Luise
Receptionist

Marta Watts
Arts Instructor

Lynda Caudill
Child Care Provider

Jessica Didonato
Child Care Provider

Laura
Child Care Provider

Dyann Kotansky
Child Care Provider

Elena Aria
Child Care Provider

Maggie Olson
Administrative Assistant