Born for Nia Maternity Home

Safe, supportive housing for displaced pregnant and parenting teen mothers.

A Safe Haven for Teen Mothers

Our maternity home offers a nurturing, trauma-informed environment with clinical oversight where young mothers can focus on their health, their babies, and building the life skills needed for long-term success.

Babies are able to remain with their mothers in the home through the age of 2, allowing for continued bonding, stability, and early childhood development support.

Residents receive 24/7 support, case management, parenting education, life skills training, and connections to healthcare and community resources, all within a safe, home-like setting.

Placement is coordinated through DPSS Central Placement Unit (CPU) or probation.

What We Provide

Safe Housing

Comfortable, secure living environment with 24/7 staff support

Healthcare Access

Connections to prenatal care, pediatrics, and health services

Life Skills Training

Parenting, budgeting, cooking, job readiness, and more

Education Support

Help with GED, high school completion, and college prep

Our Journey to Opening

November 26, 2011

Program statement for the Born for Nia Maternity Home was signed, sealed and delivered to Riverside County.

December 22, 2011

Riverside County asked for revisions to be made to the program statement.

January 3, 2012

Revisions were made to the program statement and resubmitted to Riverside County.

September 13, 2012

Interview with Riverside County DPSS for program statement support letter. WE GOT APPROVED!!! The Born for Nia Maternity Home got APPROVED!!!

October 12, 2012

The Desert Sun features a story on Founder and CEO, Dretona Maddox and Born for Nia Maternity Home.

November 13, 2012

Received our Support Letter from Riverside DPSS!

March 19, 2013

Received notification that Sacramento GRANTED the request for exception to the moratorium for our program!

December 19, 2013

Component II Meeting completed successfully.

Who Is Eligible for Placement?

Our programs are designed for youth ages 13-21 who are:

For placement in the Born for Nia Maternity Home, youth must be in foster care and referred through DPSS Central Placement Unit (CPU) or probation.

While we primarily serve youth in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, we also accept placements from outside of these counties when referred for placement.