If you are a young mother feeling overwhelmed or housing-insecure, you are not alone. We will meet you where you are and support you toward safety and stability.

If you are a young mother facing housing instability, uncertainty, or the weight of rebuilding your life, you deserve more than a temporary fix. You deserve stability, dignity, and a path forward.

Nia Imani Family, Inc. provides long-term transitional housing and holistic support for young mothers and their children who are ready to commit to a structured journey toward independence.

We are here to walk beside you—step by step.

Long-Term Transitional Housing:
Residents may live in our program for up to 24 months, allowing time to build real stability—not just survive a crisis.

Holistic Support Services:
Our program includes wraparound support such as:

• Case management and goal planning
• Parenting support and family stabilization
• Life skills development (budgeting, routines, self-sufficiency)
• Education and employment readiness
• Community connection and mentorship

A Structured, Supportive Community:
This is not a shelter. Our housing is intentional, peaceful, and structured, with clear expectations designed to support growth, accountability, and healing.

Our program is best suited for mothers who are:

• Ready to engage in a structured program
• Willing to participate in case management and goal setting
• Committed to creating stability for themselves and their children
• Open to accountability, community standards, and personal growth

If that sounds like you—or someone you’re supporting—we encourage you to take the next step.

You can begin by exploring the application process or reaching out with questions.

▶ Apply for Housing
▶ Learn About Our Program
▶ Contact Us for More Information

If you’re unsure where to start, that’s okay. Start here. We’ll help you find your way forward.

If you are in immediate danger or need a place to stay right now, please contact emergency housing first.

• Call 2-1-1 (24/7)
  This free hotline connects you to open emergency shelter beds and crisis services across Milwaukee.
• Joy House – Milwaukee Rescue Mission
  Emergency shelter for women and mothers with children
  Phone: 414-344-2211
• Cathedral Center
  Emergency shelter and support for women and families
  Phone: 414-831-0394
• Sojourner Family Peace Center
  For those fleeing domestic violence
  24-Hour Hotline: 414-933-2722

Emergency shelters provide short-term safety. Once you are safe and stable, you can apply to Nia Imani for long-term housing and support.