House of Martha, Ann, Mary, and Ida

About House of Martha, Ann, Mary, and Ida

Functions as a 45-day (7-bed) emergency shelter for single women and mothers with young children. Also operates as a sober and transitional living house. Limited case management and referrals to other resources are provided as needed. Case management is required for admissions to the program (must be out of the house from 8:00 am till 4:00 pm). Curfew and rules for community living must be observed.

Phone

  • (760) 439-1244 x109 (Service/Intake)

Service Hours

7:00 am till 11:30 am, Monday thru Friday/Case management (required for admission to the House of Martha, Ann, Mary and Ida).

Additional Information

  • Affordable Housing: Shelter, Affordable Rental Housing Units
  • Areas Served: Carlsbad, Escondido, Fallbrook, Oceanside, San Dieguito, San Marcos, Valley Center, Vista
  • Bus Lines: Yes
  • Capacity/Availability: 5 adult beds, 6 beds
  • Curfew: 9:00 pm Sunday thru Thursday 10:00 pm Friday, Saturday and holiday evenings
  • Eligibility: * Ages 18 years and older. * Accepts single females with or without children. All boys must be age 7 or younger. No more than 3 children per mother. * Applicants must pass drug test. * No psych meds. * Must be employed or be able to secure employment or public assistance within the 45-day stay.
  • Eligibility (Affordable Housing): Low Income/ Homeless
  • Fee Structure: No fees.
  • Intake: Phone
  • Languages: English
  • Meals: Breakfast, Bag lunch, Dinner
  • Other Services Offered: Information and referral to other resources, Case planning, Spiritual and mental health counseling , NA, AA, and CODA support groups
  • Service Categories: Homeless Shelter, Transitional Case/Care Management
  • Shelter Eligibility: Clean and sober 60 days; must pass drug and alcohol screening at time of interview, ID is required. Acceptable forms of ID are: picture driver?s license, picture military ID or Passports., ID is required. Acceptable forms of ID are: picture driver’s license, picture military ID or Passports., Must have own childcare, be able to work and use the bus transportation, No mental illness/SSI, Some children. See exclusion criteria., Undocumented females
  • Shelter Exclusions: Boys over the age of 7
  • Shelter Type: E
  • Stay Length: 45 days
  • Target Populations: Single Parent Families Headed by Mothers, Women
  • Transportation: Public transportation is within 3-4 blocks of the agency.
  • Waiting List: None - first come, first served
  • Wake-Up: 6:30 am
  • Wheelchair Access: No

Bed Availability

  • Family Beds Available: 0
  • Family Units Available: 0
  • Single Beds Total Available: 0
  • Single Female Beds Available: 0
  • Single Male Beds Available: 0