• How do women find Arbor House? Women find Arbor House through social workers, other social service agencies, United Way Information Referral, and from word of mouth.
  • How is Arbor House funded? We are funded by individuals and private foundations as well as grants, including the City of Gainesville and the Alachua County Community Agency Partnership Program.
  • How many women and children can live at Arbor House? New Beginnings can house 4 pregnant women at any time. Mom’s Place has 8 units that can support up to 8 mothers and 10 children. Due to staffing ans funding constraints we cannot fill every bed at all times.
  • If a resident is enrolled in college, where does funding come from?Most women receive college funding from Pell Grants and other forms of government assistance.
  • Who watches the children when mother are attending classes? Most daycare funding is provided through the Maren Foundation. Mothers pay 10% of daycare fees.
  • How do the women get food and healthcare? Women purchase food with Food Stamps and receive healthcare through MedicAid.