History

Our History

Carol Beresford founded the first Hannah’s Home in Mentor, Ohio in 2001. Years later, she felt called to bring the mission to South Florida. Carol founded Hannah’s Home of South Florida in 2011. The home continues to grow on its three-acre campus in Tequesta, providing a safe and loving home for mothers and babies in need.

Timeline

In 2001, the first Hannah’s Home was founded in Mentor, Ohio, creating a place where pregnant women could find refuge, guidance, and the resources needed to build a new future.

In 2003, Hannah’s Home of South Florida was established. In its earliest years, the ministry served as a referral service, helping women connect with support and placing them in safe homes within the community.

By 2011, Hannah’s Home of South Florida welcomed its first resident mom and officially became a residential program. Since then, the Home has continued to grow, walking alongside women throughout pregnancy, motherhood, and the journey toward independence.

In 2022, New Life Chapel opened on campus, creating a peaceful place for prayer, worship, encouragement, and community.

In 2026, Hannah’s Home reached another major milestone with the opening of two new duplex cottages. These homes expanded our capacity and created space for more mothers and babies to experience stability, dignity, and hope.

Today, Hannah’s Home of South Florida continues to serve pregnant women and their babies with compassion, structure, and faith-filled support as they work toward a brighter future.

"I came here during a very desperate and hopeless time in my life. Recovering from a life-long battle with addiction and depression, I had exhausted all of my other options. The staff and volunteers at Hannah’s welcomed me and introduced me to Christ (who has taken the wheel from there and done all of the hard work of true change). I can confidently say I am leaving here with the tools and knowledge that I need in order to prevent homelessness and hopelessness in the future. My family has made a full recovery in every aspect thanks to this organization and to God who has gifted me with grace from my past and freedom to walk in my new life. Forever grateful for Hannah’s Home."

Caylee, Former Resident
“My time at Hannah’s Home has been great. It’s been such a blessing. The connection I have with the people, staff, volunteers, and other moms and babies... It’s like a family. I had a lot of fear about having Ezekiel. Hannah’s Home has given me the opportunity to do something different for myself and my child to have a brighter and bigger future.”

Dieula, Former Resident
“When I arrived here, I couldn’t stop crying. One of the greatest things that happened to me here was on the same day I gave birth, I graduated and got my Associate’s degree. Today, I’m able to use that degree as a paraprofessional and academic interventionist. Hannah’s Home’s impact on my life has been phenomenal and really changed how I view myself.”

Erica, Former Resident

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