Child, Youth, and Family Services (CYFS) programs are in full swing at the Queen of Angels Monastery. This fall, St. Joseph Family Shelter was at capacity multiple times, serving 19 families. Many of these families had the comfort of celebrating the holiday season in a safe, stable environment. Shelter families also enjoyed participating in Merriment at the Monastery and a visit from Santa in December.
In October, the Father Taaffe homes transitioned to Queen of Angels Monastery, where the newly renovated second floor now houses the St. Gertrude Suites — a safe and nurturing home for pregnant girls under eighteen. Designed to serve up to eight girls, the space includes private bedrooms, a shared kitchen and living areas, as well as 24/7 staffing to provide stability, supervision, and reassurance during a life-changing season.
Named for St. Gertrude the Great, known for her deep compassion and spiritual motherhood, the suites reflect her nurturing love, offering young mothers refuge, encouragement, and the support they need to begin again with hope.
Also located on the monastery campus are the St. Brigid and St. Teresa homes. These newly renovated houses provide young mothers, ages 18–26, a safe and supportive space to nurture their children while working toward self-sufficiency. Through structured guidance and a curriculum that includes prenatal and postpartum care, parenting skills, academic planning, and emotional wellness — supported by our Community Health Workers (CHWs) — the homes lay a strong foundation for independence and long-term stability, empowering mothers to build secure futures for themselves and their families.