REDEEMING LIVES IN SANFORD, FL.
ABOUT OUR SANFORD, FLORIDA MATERNITY HOME PROGRAM
All new residents begin in one of our maternity homes. The Sanford maternity home is comfortable and inviting, completely furnished, and has enough room for up to six residents. Each room is furnished with a twin bed, dresser, alarm clock, linens and towels. Our private rooms are also furnished with a crib.
A residential manager (RM) oversees all activities in and around the home. The RM is an invaluable resource to the residents and is the primary support for their daily living.
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The transition home is conveniently located near the maternity home, and offers moms and babies a careful step toward independent living. Residents may apply for the transition program after birth and after all maternity home program requirements are met.
We hope each woman finds the love and support she needs to succeed, along with on-going training for managing a household, and unlimited prayer and mentoring.​
Our Sanford, FL maternity home program serves single pregnant women in crisis who:
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need a safe, stable home to live and carry their baby to full-term
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choose life for their baby by parenting or placing for adoption
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strongly desire to learn and improve their lives
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want and need a relationship with God and others
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have no other children residing with them
SANFORD MATERNITY HOME FEATURES
The first maternity home opened by Redeeming Life is known as the "Southward House" and is located in sunny Sanford, Florida. The home has been open since 2013 and was originally a duplex, which was completely remodeled and renovated for family living. This property features six resident bedrooms, a screened porch, and a modern kitchen with updated appliances. The home's safety and security features include smoke detectors, front door access control, a monitored alarm system and a surveillance system for protection.
Residents of the Sanford maternity home enjoy a clean, comfortable home and year-round climate control with central air and heat. Residents have access to WiFi and laptops in order to look for employment, complete school work or program work. The Program Manager meets with residents on a regular basis through video conferences and phone calls. A full-time Residential Manager lives adjacent to the home in an attached apartment.
SANFORD, FL TRANSITION HOME - A STEP TOWARD INDEPENDENCE
The transition home located in Sanford, Florida opened in August of 2018 after a complete renovation to meet the ministry's needs. This addition expands our capacity to minister to women who graduate from the maternity home program. Often, these women need ongoing support and services critical to their stability and future independence. The transition home affords these young families continued counseling and support while saving money so they can prepare for a financially independent future.
This comfortable home has three bedrooms to serve the graduates and their newborn babies. Here they learn how to live independently while managing work, school and parenting responsibilities. Residents in good standing may apply for the transition program after the birth of their child and completion of specific maternity home program requirements.
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MEET SANFORD'S HOST CHURCH FAMILY
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer is the host congregation for the Sanford, Florida maternity and transition homes, and is under the leadership of Pastor Edward DeWitt. Redeemer offers our residents weekly Bible study and worship opportunities, along with adult confirmation classes to learn about Jesus and deepen their faith. As the host congregation, Redeemer has no operational responsibilities in the maternity home. Redeemer offers a nursery every Sunday for residents and others to care for small children so that parents may devote themselves to worship activities without distraction.
