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Providing More Than Shelter.
Providing a Future.
Compassion House provides structured residential care for pregnant and parenting teens across Arkansas. Through education support, life-skills training, and individualized guidance, young mothers gain the stability and confidence needed to build independent futures.
FOUNDED IN 1989 · SERVING YOUNG MOTHERS STATEWIDE
What We Provide
Young mothers who enter Compassion House receive more than housing — they receive intentional, structured support designed to change the trajectory of their lives.
• Safe, supervised residential housing
• High school completion and education advocacy
• Life-skills and parenting education
• Counseling and mentorship
• Goal-setting and accountability planning
• Workforce readiness support
Why Compassion House
Is Essential in Arkansas
Arkansas consistently ranks among the highest states in the nation for teen pregnancy and maternal health challenges. Without structured support, young mothers face increased risks of:
• Dropping out of school
• Long-term poverty
• Housing instability
• Limited workforce opportunities
Compassion House interrupts that cycle by providing stability during one of the most critical seasons of a young mother’s life.
The Only Residential Program of Its Kind in Arkansas
As the only residential facility in Arkansas serving pregnant and parenting teens, Compassion House provides a level of structured care, accountability, and support not available anywhere else in the state.
Founded in 1989, we have served young mothers from across Arkansas for over three decades — offering not just temporary assistance, but a foundation for long-term independence.
Elizabeth's Story
When Elizabeth entered Compassion House, she faced uncertainty about her future and limited support. Through structured housing, educational guidance, and consistent mentorship, she gained stability and direction.
With accountability and encouragement, Elizabeth completed her education and began building a future for herself and her child.
Her story reflects what happens when stability, structure, and support come together at the right time.
A Structured Path to Independence
Every resident at Compassion House follows a personalized growth plan designed to move her toward stability and independence.
Through intensive case management, education support, and life-skills training, young mothers gain the tools they need to build confident, self-sufficient futures.
• Individualized goal planning
• Academic and workforce support
• Parenting education
• Financial literacy and life-skills training
• Counseling and emotional support
The Reality Facing Young Mothers in Arkansas
• Arkansas ranks among the highest in teen pregnancy nationwide.
• Teen parenthood is a leading cause of high school dropout.
• Many young mothers face housing instability and generational poverty without structured support.
Compassion House exists to interrupt these cycles and replace instability with opportunity.
Rooted in Compassion Since 1989
Founded in 1989, Compassion House has served pregnant and parenting teens across Northwest Arkansas for over three decades.
What began as a small maternity home has grown into the only residential program in Arkansas dedicated to supporting young mothers through structured care and long-term development.
Today, we continue to expand our impact while remaining grounded in our Christ-centered mission of hope, stability, and transformation.
