Step 1: Review Our Program

Welcome to Haven for Her Baltimore

Haven for Her Baltimore provides housing within a structured living program for adult women, with or without children, who are in transition. Before beginning the referral or application process, please review our program overview, who we serve, and our home expectations to ensure a good fit.

Step 2: Check Eligibility

To support safe and stable placement, participants must meet the following basic eligibility guidelines. Eligibility considerations may include:

• Adult women ages 18 and older, with or without children (up to two children, based on availability)

• Ability to live independently in a shared living environment

• Reliable income or verified agency funding

• No active safety concerns, as determined through agency or self-screening

Step 3: Submit a Referral

Haven for Her Baltimore accepts referrals from partner agencies, case managers, approved community organizations, and private individuals seeking placement for adult women, with or without children, who are in transition.

For individuals seeking placement directly, please complete the application:

Haven for Her Baltimore – Program Application - Google Forms

Referrals may also be submitted at any time using the contact information below:

Email:

info@HavenForHerBaltimore.com

Referral Phone Line (for time-sensitive coordination):

202-908-8317

This phone line is available for referral coordination inquiries from partner agencies, including time-sensitive placement discussions.

Haven for Her Baltimore does not operate as an emergency or crisis shelter. All placements are referral-based, screened for program fit, and scheduled based on availability.

Referral information may include:

• Participant name

• Contact information

• Income or funding source

• Case manager name and contact information (if applicable)

• Preferred move-in date

• Number of children (if applicable)

• Any relevant safety or support considerations

We respond to standard referral inquiries within 24–48 business hours.

Step 4: Referral Review & Follow-Up

Once a referral/application is received, the information provided will be reviewed to confirm basic eligibility and room availability. If appropriate, we will contact the referring case manager or agency to verify details and coordinate next steps.

For standard referrals submitted by email, responses are typically provided within 24–48 business hours. For time-sensitive referrals received by phone, follow-up will occur as availability permits.

Step 5: Move-In Coordination

If a participant is approved for placement, we will coordinate with the referring case manager or agency to finalize the move-in plan. This may include:

Confirming the anticipated move-in date
Completing the program participation agreement
Processing the required community fee
Reviewing house guidelines and expectations
Preparing the assigned room prior to arrival