Father Taaffe Homes

Nurturing homes for teen girls who are pregnant or parenting their babies.

Reverend Monsignor Charles Taaffe opened the first Father Taaffe Home for teen moms in a rented home in Keizer in 1975. Since then, more than a thousand teen mothers have been given much more than an address at one of three comfortable homes. The housemothers at Father Taaffe Homes provide exactly what science now proves is necessary for healthy child development: a safe, nurturing environment that begins in the prenatal stages of life.

As residents of St. Brigid, St. Monica and St. Teresa Homes, teen moms and teen moms-to-be live in a home-like atmosphere. Many of these young mothers have been abandoned and abused. Some have struggled with alcohol and drugs. Some are not only pregnant, but also homeless and without resources.

The Father Taaffe program provides a positive environment of support and respect and enables the young mothers to develop self worth, confidence, good judgment and trust, and learn how to make appropriate choices for themselves and their babies.

When Father Taaffe passed away in 2008, it was his wish that the homes be continued under the operation of Catholic Community Services. We are honored to continue to operate the program under his name and in a manner that we believe would please him. Father Taaffe Homes are supported entirely by generous private donors.

St. Brigid is a beautiful English cottage on a creek in North Salem that can accommodate up to five young mothers and their babies. Teens learn how to make positive choices about their futures and becoming good moms.

St. Monica is a rambling ranch, built into a tree-covered South Salem hillside that can accommodate four young mothers and their babies. Teens learn about baby care and creating futures for themselves and their children.

St. Teresa is a stately colonial, nestled in a grove of old cedars in South Salem. Up to four young mothers, either pregnant or with babies, are supported in a family atmosphere through each phase of early motherhood.

Father Taaffe Homes are welcoming, comforting homes, inspiring hope for the future, self-confidence and independence.

Customer Base Profile:

Gender: Female

Age: 12-20 years

Referral Process: Phone: (503) 585-7213

To donate or inquire about a list of volunteer opportunities, call 503.393.2843.