Hanley Foundation’s Casa Flores program aims to provide essential care and support for expectant mothers and their newborns affected by the increased rate of substance use disorder.
West Palm Beach, Fla. (December 10, 2024) ─ Each year, close to 20,000 newborns are exposed to opioids in the United States, a statistic that has steadily increased since 2004. To help end the generational cycle of substance use disorder, Hanley Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of Casa Flores, a new residential program designed to assist women ages 18 or older through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and beyond.
Casa Flores provides medically supervised support and residential care, allowing pregnant women to access high-quality prenatal and postnatal services, while also receiving treatment for alcohol and substance use disorders. A vital feature of the program allows infants to stay with their mothers in mother-baby suites, preserving the bond between them.
“Every mother deserves the comprehensive support that Casa Flores offers,” said Dr. Rachel Docekal, CEO of Hanley Foundation. “Bringing a child into the world and nurturing them is one of life’s greatest achievements, and we hope to create a pathway for families to experience a hopeful future.”
Casa Flores allows mothers and their babies to stay together from birth onward, preventing family separation and the need for state or foster care placement. Pregnant and postpartum mothers will live in residence at Hanley’s newest living and learning community throughout treatment. The program’s core components include individualized trauma-informed care, therapeutic group sessions, parenting and early childhood development support, family and child services, and holistic and alternative therapies.
“With Casa Flores, we’re pioneering an approach to treatment that allows mothers to heal while nurturing their babies and preserving their vital connection,” said Allison Jimenez, vice president of program development for Hanley Foundation. “We are proud to present a program that revolutionizes the way we support mothers with substance use disorders.”
To provide the highest level of care, the program has partnered with local hospitals, OBGYNs, pediatricians, doulas, and therapists from delivery through postpartum.
The initial phase of the program spans from pregnancy to the first three months postpartum. This phase focuses on stabilization, including medically managed support for the mother. After delivery, mothers will receive substance use disorder treatment together in residence with their newborn. Special mother-baby suites are available for mothers and their infants to support a secure attachment, and to help a mother establish a close connection with her child.
The program’s second phase continues from three to nine months postpartum. This phase places a focus on trauma processing and relapse prevention, while planning for the transition from residential treatment to home. The third phase begins at nine months postpartum and focuses on preparing the mother for the transition out of residential treatment. The program continues to provide a full continuum of care for mom and baby, including access to job training, education, housing opportunities, parental support, and early learning programs.
Casa Flores currently holds five mother-baby suites for pregnant women. Hanley Foundation aims to expand the program to 12 suites by 2026 to meet increasing demand and assist more families in overcoming the challenges of trauma and substance use disorder.
For more information on Casa Flores, visit hanley.info/casaflores or call 855-741-4673.
