Available Programs

Casa Teresa Programs

Our vision at Casa Teresa is to break dysfunctional cycles, transform women and help families thrive through effective, caring residential programs. In order to meet that vision, we provide our mothers: five residential programs, a giving shelter and other basic needs, case management, classes, and supportive services for pregnant women. Our goal is to provide the necessary resources for their personal transformation, so that when a woman leaves, she is prepared to re-enter society as a self-reliant member, having broken life-long cycles of homelessness and/or addiction and is able to maintain a safe, loving life for herself and her child(ren).

Emergency Maternity Shelter (EMS)

Goal: to stabilize the women so they can begin to heal and prepare for motherhood
Requirements: Homeless, pregnant, and 18 years or older
Casa Teresa is a shelter that becomes a temporary home for women to receive services and resources to assist in their pregnancy, mental health, and well-being. A case manager will walk alone side them to support and guide each woman. Allowing them to know they are not alone and they are safe.
They work with a Therapist on a weekly base to begin the process of healing from past trauma they have experience.

Parenting Program

The Parenting Program is our foundational program because it is where every mother enters the program, unless she begins in the emergency shelter.

Goal: stabilize the woman, help them heal, and prepare for motherhood
Requirements: Six months of sobriety, pregnant and at least 18 years old
Our rooms are freshly remodeled creating a sense of pride in these women; letting them know they deserve it.
In the Parenting program, we extend unconditional love, build trust, help the women work through their fears and we foster hope for these future mothers.
Provide resources including case management, goal setting, pre-natal care, classes on healthy relationships and nutrition
Assess their needs for education beginning with enrolling them to complete their High School Equivalency if they haven’t finished their high school education and/or working on goal setting and what steps in education are needed to achieve those goals
Can enter the program before the third trimester

Transformation 1 Program (T1)

Mothers who successfully complete the Parenting Program or Emergency Maternity Shelter (EMS) may be invited to Transformation 1 through an internal review process based on their progress and individualized goals.

Goal: Support mothers in building confidence, independence, and long-term self-sufficiency through employment, education, vocational training, or a combination of these.
Participate in employment, education, vocational training, or our Career Development Program at The Collection.
Establish healthy routines while enrolling their baby in childcare.
Receive individualized case management, goal planning, and support while working toward personal, educational, and career goals.
Participate in classes that promote healing, healthy relationships, parenting, wellness, life skills, and personal growth.

Transformation 2 Program (T2)

Transformation 2 (T2) is Casa Teresa’s final residential program, designed to prepare mothers for independent living.

Goal: Strengthen long-term stability while preparing for permanent housing.
Continue employment, education, vocational training, or a combination of these while working toward financial independence.
Experience greater independence in an apartment setting while continuing to receive individualized support.
Mothers with children previously placed in the care of others may have the opportunity to work toward family reunification, when appropriate.
Continue receiving case management and life skills support from Program Manager while preparing to transition into permanent housing.

Hannah’s House

Supports women who choose to relinquish their baby for adoption
Provides a safe space to meet the physical and emotional needs of women as they select an adoptive family.
Will support the woman throughout the adoption process with navigation, legal referrals or therapy referrals.
Two month stay after relinquishment.

Alumni Services

Casa Teresa’s love and support doesn’t come with an expiration date, we are always part of their family.

Goal: to continue to walk alongside our alumni in their journey
Offering our services with case management, classes, and encouragement
Ensuring a smooth transition into society
Even if they stumble, our moms have access to the resources they need to get back on track
Provide opportunities for alumni to “give back”

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Casa Teresa’s proven Residential Program provides individually tailored case management, training, education and support.

To request help,
Phone: (714) 538-4860

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 429 | Orange, CA 92856

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ORANGE COUNTY HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (OC HMIS)

PRIVACY NOTICE

THIS PRIVACY NOTICE EXPLAINS UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES WE MAY SHARE AND DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION FROM THE OC HMIS. THIS NOTICE ALSO EXPLAINS YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.

PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

Our organization collects and shares information about individuals who access our services. The information is confidentially stored in a local electronic database called the Orange County Homeless Management Information System (OC HMIS). The OC HMIS securely records information (data) about persons accessing housing and homeless services in Orange County.

Confidential personal information that we collect about you and your family is referred to as Protected Personal Information (PPI). We are required to protect the privacy of your PPI by complying with the privacy practices described in this Privacy Notice.

Why We Collect and Share Information
The information we collect and share in the HMIS helps us to efficiently coordinate the most effective services for you and your family. It allows us to complete one universal intake per person; better understand homelessness in your community; and assess the types of resources needed in your local area.

By collecting your information for HMIS, we are able to generate aggregate statistical reports requested by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The Type of Information We Collect and Share in the HMIS
We collect and share both PPI and general information obtained during your intake and assessment, which may include but is not limited to:

Name and contact information
Social security number
Birthdate
Demographic information such as gender and race/ethnicity
History of homelessness and housing (including current housing status and where and when services have been accessed)
Self-reported medical history including any mental health and substance abuse issues
Case notes and services
Case manager's contact information
Income sources and amounts; and non-cash benefits
Veteran status
Disability status
Household composition
Emergency contact information
Domestic violence history
Photo (optional)

How Your Personal Information Is Protected in the HMIS
Your information is protected by passwords and encryption technology. Each HMIS user and participating organization must sign an agreement to maintain the security and privacy of your information. Each HMIS user or participating organization that violates the agreement may have access rights terminated and may be subject to further penalties.

How PPI May Be Shared and Disclosed
Unless restricted by other laws, the information we collect can be shared and disclosed without your consent under the following circumstances:

To provide or coordinate services.
For payment or reimbursement of services for the participating organization.
For administrative purposes, including but not limited to HMIS system administrator(s) and
developer(s), and for legal, audit personnel, and oversight and management functions.
For creating de-identified PPI.
When required by law or for law enforcement purposes.
To prevent a serious threat to health or safety.
As authorized by law, for victims of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.
For academic research purposes.
In a situation where you have requested access to your HMIS records through the Client Record Request process, and an agency will be providing you with those records.
Other uses and disclosures of your PPI can be made with your written consent.

Providing Your Consent for Sharing PPI in the HMIS
Generally, to share your PPI in the OC HMIS, we must have your written consent. Exception:

In a situation where we are gathering PPI from you during a phone screening, street outreach, or community access center sign-in, your verbal consent can be used to share your information in HMIS. If we obtain your verbal consent, you will be requested to provide written consent during your initial assessment. If you do not appear for your initial assessment, your information will remain in HMIS until you revoke your consent in writing.

You have the right to receive services even if you do not consent to share your PPI in the OC HMIS.

How to Revoke Your Consent for Sharing Information in the HMIS
You may revoke your consent at any time. Your revocation must be provided either in writing or by completing the Revocation of Consent form. Upon receipt of your revocation, we will remove your PPI from the shared HMIS database and prevent further PPI from being added. The PPI that you previously authorized to be shared cannot be entirely removed from the HMIS database and will remain accessible to the limited number of organization(s) that provided you with direct services.

Your Rights to Your Information in the HMIS
You have the right to receive the following, no later than five (5) business days of your written request:

A correction of inaccurate or incomplete PPI;
A copy of your consent form;
A copy of the OC HMIS Privacy Notice;
A copy of your HMIS records; and
A current list of participating organizations that have access to your HMIS data.

You can exercise these rights by making a written request to this organization.

Your Privacy Rights Regarding Your Information in the HMIS
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may send a written grievance to this organization. You will not be retaliated against for filing a grievance.

If your grievance is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may send a written grievance appeal to the HMIS Lead, Orange County United Way.

Amendments to this Privacy Notice
The policies in this notice may be amended at any time. These amendments may affect information obtained by this organization before the date of the change. Amendments regarding use or disclosure of PPI will apply to information (data) previously entered in HMIS, unless otherwise stated. All amendments to this privacy notice must be consistent with the requirements of the federal HMIS privacy standards. This organization must keep permanent documentation of all privacy notice amendments.

Last Updated: 05-2025

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