The Official And Now Love Podcast: www.andnowlove.com Casa de Los Angelitos: www.casadelosangelitos.org In this episode of And Now Love, Cynthia Marks welcomes Rebecca Binny, Vice President of Casa de Los Angelitos, a nonprofit maternity home supporting pregnant women in crisis since 1986. Rebecca explains how Casa began as a community-funded, five-bedroom home and why the need is immediate—many pregnant women facing homelessness, substance use, domestic violence, or trafficking have nowhere safe to go. They talk about what truly helps traumatized mothers in a short window of time: not “fixing” them, but creating a safe, dignified environment where community, mentorship, and consistent care can begin to soften the guardedness. Rebecca shares how Casa supports moms through pregnancy and the first months postpartum, including therapy requirements, sobriety expectations, and practical help like transportation, car seats, and newborn support. A powerful section explores reunification with children impacted by foster care and the deep pain of separation—along with the hope that long-term mentoring can bring families back together. The conversation widens into a bigger cultural message: women deserve respect, education, childcare support, and the confidence to advocate for themselves. They close by connecting empowerment to inner life—how slowing down, listening inward, and even beginning to notice dreams can help people reclaim their authentic selves. Host: Cynthia Marks, creator/host of And Now Love. Featured Guests: Rebecca Binny, VP of Casa de Los Angelitos Core ideas: pregnant mothers, trauma informed care, perinatal support, maternity home, safe housing Episode length: 00:53:26 Follow our socials: Instagram / / andnowlove.podcast Facebook / / And Now Love Podcast Youtube / / @AndNowLovePodcast TikTok / / and.now.love.podc 00:00 — Casa Begins 07:15 — Who They Help 14:30 — Safety First 21:45 — Supporting Birth 29:00 — Reunification 36:15 — Empowering Women 43:30 — Finding Your Voice 50:45 — Dreams + Closing