Saint Louise House Austin

Saint Louise House provides affordable housing and essential services to mothers and children experiencing homelessness in Central Texas.
With a deep belief in the power of women to transform their lives, their families and our community, our licensed social workers and case managers partner with our residents to reach their individual goals. In our apartment-style housing environment, families are embraced and encouraged to be a part of our supportive community as they work or attend school. Saint Louise House collaborates with our families, our partner organizations, our donors and volunteers to serve the most vulnerable of our community in their greatest hour of need"and in the months and years that follow.
Saint Louise House provides a supportive, safe environment where families can grow and thrive in all aspects of their lives and reach their full potential.
As of summer 2012, 130 Austin families have called Saint Louise House home. Mothers entering the program have ranged in age from 18 to 52, and children from newborn to 17 years. Saint Louise House families represent a diverse cross-section of Austin and have included over the years teachers, musicians, grocery store clerks and several students.
Saint Louise House receives applications from area social service providers and self-referrals from the community.
Families are eligible for Saint Louise House if they meet the following admission criteria:
    Be a single female head of household with children in her custody
    Be currently homeless
    Have consistent, verifiable income that can be put toward bills
    Be able to turn the electricity on in their own name
    Be able to work and/or go to school
    Be interested and willing to participate in the program voluntarily
Saint Louise House provides long-term supportive housing and each family is able to sign a lease that automatically renews month-to-month. Rent is based on the family's income.
Families are eligible to stay at Saint Louise House as long as they need supportive housing and are willing to participate in the program.