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Second Chance for
Women and Children Inc.

You don’t have to face this alone.

Second Chance for Women and Children Inc provides temporary Motel Vouchers and a Parent Empowerment & Job Readiness Program to help single mothers find stability and build a brighter future.

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Two ways we walk alongside you

Our Programs

Whether you need a safe place to stay tonight or the tools to build a lasting future, we’re here for you every step of the way.

Motel Voucher Program

When you and your children need a safe place to stay, our temporary motel voucher program offers immediate emergency shelter to help you get back on your feet. There is no lengthy paperwork and no judgment—just a secure space for you to breathe and find stability.

Parent Empowerment & Job Readiness

Our comprehensive program equips you with the skills, confidence, and resources to achieve lasting independence. From resume building and interview prep to parenting support and life skills- we invest in you as a whole.

Who We Serve

You may qualify if you are…

* A single mother or primary caregiver of the children

*Low-income or experiencing financial hardship

*Located in near Merced, California

*In need of emergency shelter or job readiness support

“Not sure if you qualify? Reach out anyway. We’ll figure it out together. No one is turned away without a conversation.”

Why It Matters:

Our Story

Second Chance for Women and Children Inc was founded on a simple but powerful belief: that every mother deserves a second chance. Too many single mothers in our community face impossible choices between keeping a roof over their children’s heads and meeting their most basic needs, to surviving today and building toward tomorrow.

We started with emergency motel vouchers because we saw women and children with nowhere to go. We grew into job readiness and empowerment programming because we saw that shelter alone isn’t enough, women need tools, skills, and support to build lasting independence.

Everything we do is rooted in dignity, compassion, and the belief that with the right support, any mother can create a stable, thriving life for herself and children.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide wrap-around services to low-income women and their children who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused.

Our Vision

A place where every mother has the resources, skills, and community she needs to raise her children in safety and build a future that is full of possibility.