The Elizabeth House

A nine month Christian Residential Program
for Pregnant Women

History of the Elizabeth House

The Elizabeth House, Care Net's residential maternity program, was birthed from the heart of Care Net staff and volunteers and others who had a vision for a place of hope and support offered to young women in crisis pregnancies. In 2003 that vision was realized when Care Net began a pilot program in a rented farm house in rural Stoughton, WI. The pilot was able to serve three women and their babies at a time while 24/7 staff lived on site supporting them. Eleven women were offered the hope of a new life through
Care Net’s pilot home.

In December of 2005, with tremendous community and church support, Care Net Pregnancy Center of Dane County opened an eight bed residential home called The Elizabeth House to offer hope and assistance to expectant young single mothers in need of secure housing and growth in parenting and life skills management. At this new facility, The Elizabeth House staff and volunteers have had the privilege to serve a total of 61 people including young mothers and their infants and children. The staff has grown to include a Director, House Parents, and Relief Staff in addition to faithful volunteers equipped to serve these young mothers.

“The Elizabeth House has been a blessing at a time when I had no where else to turn. The staff and volunteers are extremely caring, kind and helpful.”

Highlights of the Past Year

This past year has been filled with many celebrations. Here is a recap of some of our celebrations:

• The Elizabeth House staff and volunteers had the privilege of serving 10 women.
• We shared in the joy of the birth of seven new babies.
• Two of our residents completed their General Equivalency Degree.
• All of the residents completed a Financial Education offered through UW Extension.
• All of the residents completed parenting education classes.
• Recently all of the residents were attending church services.