Hands of Mercy Everywhere

What Hands of Mercy Everywhere does

Hands of Mercy Everywhere, Inc. (H.O.M.E.), founded in 2004 by Diane V. Schofield and operating as a program of LSF (Lutheran Services Florida), is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs DCF-licensed and CARF-accredited residential group homes and supporting programs for pregnant and parenting teen mothers aged 13-17 (primarily in the Florida foster care system) and for teen girls at risk of sex trafficking. It is headquartered at 6017 SE Robinson Road in Belleview, Florida, with an additional Villages-area office in Summerfield, and operates three wholly-owned residential sites — Faith House (2004, 12 bedrooms across three stories of the historic 1889 "Bush House"), Hope House (acquired 2015, seven bedrooms, fully ADA accessible), and Grace House (bequeathed 2020, seven bedrooms) — plus the Lakeside Learning Center, a vocational training facility that opened in June 2024 on a former Belleview Community Center building donated by the Belleview Historical Society.

The service model is comprehensive and free to residents at the point of delivery, bundling safe housing and private rooms, mental health services (trauma-informed programs, TF-CBT, TBRI-trained housemothers, art/music/equine therapy, medication management, telemedicine), life skills training (financial literacy, computer training, Keys to Independence driver's education, independent living transition planning), parenting and cradle care (pregnancy through age 2, with infant mental health support and evidence-based home-visiting partners such as ELCM, MIECHV, Healthy Families, Healthy Start, and Partners for a Healthy Baby), spiritual development through Church @ The Springs and youth programming, and education pathways including the Lakeside Learning Center's culinary, hospitality, daycare, mortuary cosmetology, CNA, and GED tracks via Marion Technical College.

Revenue mechanics are donation- and grant-driven rather than fee-based: contributions flow from individual donors (via PayPal and other channels), church and community donations, estate gifts and bequests, and federal/state/local grants, with major public funders including the Marion County Board of Commissioners (community development block grants for Hope House remodeling and Lakeside Learning Center development) and the Marion County Hospital District (funding the mental health program). Residents pay nothing; placement intake flows almost entirely through Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Community Based Care (CBC) agencies, with the organization also serving as a founding member of the Statewide Coalition for Pregnant and Parenting Teens in Foster Care.

Name

Hands of Mercy Everywhere

Legal name

Hands of Mercy Everywhere, Inc.

Website

https://handsofmercyeverywhere.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating DCF-licensed, CARF-accredited residential group homes in Marion County, Florida, serving pregnant and parenting foster teen mothers (ages 13-17) and girls at risk of sex trafficking through housing, trauma-informed mental health, education, and vocational programming delivered at no cost.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Foster Care and Teen Mother Services

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Small Residential Care Homes (RCFE/Board & Care) (HLADABAF)

Keywords

• Residential group home
• Teen mother services
• Foster care housing
• Trauma-informed care
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Belleview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donations via PayPal and other channels, including one-time and recurring contributions
2. Federal, State, and Local Grants: Government funding including DCF partnerships, community development block grants, Marion County Hospital District grant for mental health program
3. Estate Gifts and Bequests: Legacy gifts including bequests, retirement asset designations, charitable trusts, charitable annuities
4. Church and Community Donations: Support from churches, private donations, businesses, clubs, and organizations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hands of Mercy Everywhere operates three Christian-based residential group homes (Faith House, Hope House, Grace House) providing free room, board, parenting classes, life skills, mental health services, and spiritual support to pregnant or parenting teen mothers aged 13-17 and girls at risk of sex trafficking. The Lakeside Learning Center, opened in 2024, extends the offering with vocational training, culinary, hospitality, daycare, CNA, mortuary cosmetology, and GED programs. All services are delivered at no cost to residents.

Product overview

Hands of Mercy Everywhere (H.O.M.E.) is a nonprofit organization offering a multi-component residential group home program for teen mothers and their babies, and girls at risk of sex trafficking. The organization operates three residential homes (Faith House, Hope House, and Grace House) providing safe housing, parenting classes, life skills, education, mental health services, and spiritual growth programs. These core offerings are complemented by the Lakeside Learning Center vocational training facility opened in 2024. Services are delivered through evidence-based programs including trauma-informed care, art/music/equine therapy, counseling, and career development, all provided in a Christian environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faith House Original Christian residential home providing room, board, parenting classes, life skills, and wraparound support to pregnant or parenting teen mothers (ages 13-17) and their babies. Features 12 private bedrooms, original stained glass, wood floors, and a wrap-around porch on the Belleview campus.
• Hope House Second residential home with seven bedrooms and three bathrooms, fully ADA accessible. Originally intended as a daycare facility to support teen girls attending school, now operates as a residence for teen mothers and their babies on the Belleview campus.
• Grace House Residential home with seven bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two stories, operated with a dedicated full-time housemother. Serves teen mothers and their babies in a Christian environment.
• Lakeside Learning Center Vocational learning center offering life skills training and pre-vocational programs in culinary, hospitality, daycare, mortuary cosmetology, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistance), and GED preparation for teen mothers and at-risk teen girls.
• Mental Health Services On-site mental health program for teen mothers and at-risk girls, including medication management, telemedicine, Trauma-Informed Programs, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Equine Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Addresses trauma, depression, PTSD, and effects of abuse or sexual assault.
• Life Skills Program Comprehensive life-skills curriculum covering financial literacy, computer training, nutrition and menu planning, personal hygiene and health, self-esteem, women's empowerment, military service preparation, healthy relationships, social media etiquette, Keys to Independence (learner's permit and driver's license), and independent living transition planning for teen residents.
• Spiritual Growth Program Christian-based spiritual development programming including church attendance (primarily at Church @ The Springs), Bible study and devotions, youth group activities, and Christian camps. Guidelines for spiritual fulfillment are codified in the residential handbook.
• Education Program Educational pathway coordinating enrollment for residents at Belleview Middle School, Belleview High School, Silver River Marine Institute (behavioral school), GED programs at Marion Technical College, vocational programs at Marion Technical College, and community college courses at the College of Central Florida, plus on-site vocational training at the Lakeside Learning Center.
• Maternity & Cradle Care Program Safe Christian residential environment for teen mothers to raise their babies from pregnancy through age two. Includes labor and delivery coaching, TBRI-trained housemothers, infant mental health support, baby gear (strollers, car seats, diaper bags, diapers), and evidence-based programs through Early Learning Coalition, MIECHV, Healthy Families, Healthy Start, and Partners for a Healthy Baby. Includes an allowance structure where residents can earn up to $100 per month.
• Teens at Risk of Sex Trafficking Program Residential program serving girls aged 13-17 at risk of sex trafficking. Provides private rooms with cable TV and WiFi (until 10 pm), safe housing, psychological and emotional care, and comprehensive support services, in coordination with DCF and Community Based Care agencies throughout Florida.

Quantifiable outcome

• Allowance structure where clients can earn up to $100.00/month

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Early Learning Coalition of Marion (ELCM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local organization focused on early childhood education and development support for teen mothers and their babies.
• Kids Central Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner providing services and resources for children and families in Marion County.
• Marion County Health Department (MCHD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal health department partnership for maternal and child health services and support.
• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)flagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrimary regulatory and referral partner; DCF licenses the organization and refers foster youth to the program.
• Marion County Children's AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal coalition working to prevent child abuse and neglect; awarded the organization the Children's Champion Award in 2014.
• CARF InternationalflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities; CARF accreditation demonstrates quality standards compliance.
• Florida Coalition for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide organization supporting children and families; Founder Diane V. Schofield serves on the board of directors.
• Belleview Historical SocietyminorOthersGenerously donated the former Belleview Community Center building to H.O.M.E. - LSF in 2017, which became the Lakeside Learning Center.
• Community Based Care (CBC) AgenciesflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStatewide network of agencies that manage foster care services; primary referral source for teen mothers placed at H.O.M.E.
• Church @ The SpringscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary church partner where most residents attend Wednesday and Sunday services and Youth Group; regular attendance has led to baptisms.
• Marion Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing GED programs and vocational training opportunities for residents.
• Statewide Coalition for Pregnant and Parenting Teens in Foster CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of statewide coalition focused on improving outcomes for pregnant and parenting teens in foster care.
• Early Learning Coalition, MIECHV, Healthy Families, Healthy Start, Partners for a Healthy BabycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvidence-based programs providing support for pregnant and parenting teens including home visiting and health services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/teenmothershome
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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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