A History of Hope

In 1977, Seton Home began with a dream: to create a safe, supportive place for pregnant teenagers in crisis who wanted to keep and parent their children. on March 5, 1981, that dream became a reality when Seton Home officially opened its doors at 309 N. Alamo Street and was named in honor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint. At the time, San Antonio and the surrounding communities had no facility specifically equipped to meet the unique needs of pregnant teens who were preparing to become mothers. From that location, the agency provided support and services to young mothers and their children until 1987.

As the need for services continued to grow, the Archdiocese of San Antonio responded by providing Seton Home with three acres at its current location. What began as a small vision has grown into a comprehensive campus serving children and families in need. Today, Seton Home’s larger eight-acre campus includes four residential cottages, a state-licensed Child Development Center, a chapel, education center, sports court, and an administrative building.

Over the years, Seton Home’s mission has evolved alongside the changing needs of our community, remaining steadfast in our commitment to young mothers and their children. Today, we provide a safe, nurturing home for young mothers ages 12–20 and their children who are placed in our care through Child Protective Services—creating a foundation where families can heal, grow, and build brighter futures together. We also provide safe shelter for non-pregnant teen girls ages 17–20 who need a secure place to call home. With the support of generous donors, Seton Home can continue transforming moments of uncertainty into opportunities for hope, stability, and lasting change.

More than four decades after opening our doors, Seton Home is proud of the progress made since that first dream became a reality in 1981. Yet our work continues. With the support of our community, we will continue growing our programs, strengthening families, and creating new opportunities and new hope for the young mothers and children we care for.

Last updated: 7/1/26

About Our Patron Saint

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was a brave mother of five children, left to raise them on her own after the death of her husband. She is a model for single mothers in her patience and in her commitment to improving her community. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton also established the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph and St. Joseph’s Academy and Free School, the first free school for girls in the United States. The legacy she left now includes six religious communities with more than 5,000 members, hundreds of schools, social service centers and hospitals throughout America and around the world. Seton Home’s founders were inspired by her example and hope that her prayers and guidance are with our families always.

Feast Day: January 4
Birthplace: New York City

A Prayer for Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Lord God, you blessed Elizabeth Ann Seton with gifts of grace as wife and mother educator and foundress so that she might spend her life in service to your people. Through her example and prayers, may we, whose Faith Community is dedicated in her honor, learn to express our love for you in our love for all your children.
We ask this through Christ, Our Lord.

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