SISTERHOOD TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM
A Healing, Stable, & Supportive Home for Women, Birthing People & Their Children
Sisterhood Transitional Housing provides safe, stable, and compassionate housing for women, birthing people, and caregivers with children who are experiencing homelessness or unsafe living conditions.
Rooted in Black maternal health and reproductive justice, our program welcomes families of all backgrounds, while centering the lived experiences and needs of Black mothers.
We offer more than a temporary place to stay - we provide a community committed to healing, stability, empowerment, and long-term success.
Our Partnership With the Delaware Housing Alliance
Sisterhood Transitional Housing is a proud member of the Delaware Housing Alliance. Through this partnership, we are fully integrated into the Coordinated Management Information System (CMIS) used by housing and homelessness service providers across the state.
This integration ensures:
Streamlined referrals and coordinated care
Accurate tracking of housing needs and services
Improved access to statewide housing resources
Stronger collaboration with shelters, outreach teams, and partner agencies
Being part of the Delaware Housing Alliance strengthens our ability to connect families to the services, housing pathways, and long-term stability they deserve.
How to Apply
Families interested in joining the Sisterhood Transitional Housing Program will complete:
1. A brief Screening Qualification Form: This helps us determine eligibility, program fit, and immediate safety needs.
2. An interview with our case manager: We review your situation, answer questions, and discuss your goals.
3. A needs and strengths assessment: This helps us understand the support that will best serve your family.
4. Submission of required documents: Identification, proof of custody, and other relevant materials.
Spaces are limited, and priority is given to families with the greatest need.
Our Commitment: Trauma-Informed, Healing-Centered Care
Our entire program is built on a trauma-informed, healing-centered approach, recognizing the experiences many families carry with them before arriving at our door.
Our trauma-informed framework includes:
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A peaceful, structured, and supportive living environment where emotional and physical safety are prioritized.
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Residents are active partners in their healing journey, shaping their support plans and setting personal goals with guidance from our team.
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We acknowledge and address the historical and systemic inequities impacting Black families. Our staff practices cultural responsiveness, respect, and dignity in every interaction.
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Clear expectations, compassionate communication, and predictable routines help rebuild trust and reduce stress.
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We intentionally build opportunities for sisterhood through workshops, support groups, family activities, and restorative practices.
What We Provide
Sisterhood Transitional Housing offers a comprehensive support system designed to help families stabilize, heal, and transition into long-term housing.
Our services include:
Share fully furnished apartment
A safe, supportive home environment
Case management & care coordination
Employment readiness and job support
Parenting, budgeting, and life-skills workshops
Access to mental health and substance use resources
Transportation assistance when needed
Doula and postpartum support (through BMIP)
Connections to long-term housing options
Ongoing check-ins and family support after exit
Residents typically stay 6–12 months, with extensions granted based on individual needs and circumstances.
Who We Serve
Our program supports:
- Women, birthing people, and primary caregivers
- Families with at least one child in their custody or pregnant
- Residents of Delaware or individuals with Delaware community ties
- People experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, in recovery from substance use, unstable housing, unsafe living conditions, or the impacts of trauma
- Individuals committed to building stability, wellness, and self-sufficiency
We center Black mothers and Black families, but welcome all families who align with the mission and needs of the program.
Our Philosophy & Position on Maternal Health and Housing
At Sisterhood Transitional Housing, we believe that safe, stable housing is essential for maternal health, family stability, and long-term wellness.
This program is designed to meet clear and documented needs: housing instability, toxic stress, and limited access to care are major barriers to maternal and postpartum well-being.
However, we also believe in being truthful and responsible about what this program can - and cannot - achieve on its own.
Housing Alone Does Not Eliminate Racial Maternal Mortality Disparities
While stable housing reduces stress and improves health outcomes, it is not a singular solution to the racial disparities in maternal mortality experienced by Black women.
Research consistently shows that Black women face elevated risks regardless of income, education, or insurance status.
These disparities are driven by:
Systemic inequities
Racism within healthcare systems
Chronic, generational stress
Bias and discriminatory treatment
Our Program as One Part of a Larger Movement
This program is meaningful, necessary, and impactful - but it is one piece of a larger structural puzzle.
Improving maternal health outcomes requires:
Healthcare accountability
Anti-racist clinical practices
Mental health support
Economic stability
Community-based care
Policy change
Long-term investment in Black families
We proudly support pregnant and postpartum families through trauma-informed housing and care coordination, while advocating for systemic change that goes far beyond any single initiative.
Program Fees & How We Operate
Sisterhood Transitional Housing operates under a program participation model, not a traditional landlord-tenant relationship.
Residents contribute a program fee, which supports:
- Case management
- Diaper and formula support
- Household supplies
- Transportation assistance
- Workshops and classes
- Family activities
This fee is not rent. It helps sustain the supportive services that make our healing-centered program possible.