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Jelani House opens to serve pregnant people experiencing homelessness, city leaders say
Summary
City and nonprofit leaders celebrated the opening of Jelani House, a supportive housing site that will provide shelter, case management and wraparound services for pregnant people experiencing homelessness; officials said the program aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
City officials and nonprofit partners celebrated the opening of Jelani House on Feb. 26, describing a supportive‑housing model that provides shelter, case management and family‑centered services for pregnant people experiencing homelessness.
Mayor London Breed and Jeff Kositsky of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing described the facility as a long‑awaited project delivering comprehensive services, housing stability and connections to medical and supportive care for pregnant people and new parents. Martha Ryan of Homeless Prenatal Program (HPP) outlined the organization’s two‑generation approach and said Jelani House will offer nonjudgmental, client‑centered programming designed to help residents exit homelessness.
Officials highlighted partnerships with community groups and funders and noted the facility’s role in broader efforts to provide housing and support services in Bayview and Hunters Point. City leaders said tours and programming will follow and asked the public to support the site’s operations and partner services.
