Bright Hope
Allentown Center - Door of Hope Maternity Home
A transitional housing program located in Allentown, Pennsylvania that provides a safe and transformative place for women ages 18-21 who are pregnant and homeless or near homelessness. This structured group home setting welcomes expectant mothers at any stage in their pregnancy, where they can stay until their baby is one year old. This person-centered program is designed to embrace each Mom right where they are in life. A team approach allows Moms to work closely with their client advocate, house manager, case worker, trauma-informed counselor, and other maternity home staff and volunteers to address their unique needs and transition to self-sufficient, independent living.
2200 West Hamilton Street, Suite 103
Allentown, PA 18104
Eligibility: Homeless or near homeless, single women, ages 18 - 22 who are pregnant, have no other children in their care, highly motivated to make positive changes for themselves and their baby, agrees to drug, criminal background and child abuse check
Hours: Office: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (610) 821-4000
  • (800) 712-4357 - Hotline/Toll-Free
  • (833) 901-4036 - Fax
Email Address: info@brighthopecenters.org
Fee Amounts: Call for details
Intake Procedure: 1. Complete application online at brighthopecenters.org, submit paper application to one of the clinics (Easton or Allentown), or email application to beth.adamo@brighthopecenters.org (Only completed applications will be reviewed.)
2. If eligible, individuals will be contacted to schedule an in-person interview with the DOH Team. (An interview does not guarantee acceptance). If ineligible, individuals will be referred to another provider.
3. If scheduled for an interview, individuals must provide the following forms of identification and verification: Valid state photo ID, proof of pregnancy from a physician, and birth certificate. At interview, must also sign waivers for ongoing background and drug testing. (Refusal to sign waivers will result in ineligibility).
4. If accepted, a move-in date will be scheduled. Individuals will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance by email and/or letter to the mailing address provided on this application. Individuals have one (1) week to return signed acceptanc
Geographical Area: Eastern Pennsylvania
Helpful Tips: What Door of Hope is not:
A shelter, recovery house, medical or drug and alcohol treatment provider, behavioral or mental health treatment center, or a long-term, permanent housing program.
DOH moms will receive:
Transitional housing, parenting and life skills education, pregnancy education and support while preparing for birth, work and school support, individual and group therapy, food and clothing assistance, necessary items for baby and a committed and supportive community
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Bright Hope
Allentown Center - Door of Hope Maternity Home
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