Programs for: Young Moms

The Young Women’s Resource Center provides a broad range of perinatal services for pregnant and parenting young women through the age of 24. At a time when young women can feel most alone or in need of help, the Young Women’s Resource Center can provide comfort and stability through its programs, resources, and groups. These programs are designed to equip the young mom or expecting mom with the skills to address the challenges of parenting so they can focus on its joys.

The Young Women’s Resource Center is not a medical provider, and we do not offer medical services. The YWRC is a private, independent organization and is not affiliated with any other organizations.

Refer youth for program participation:

Know a girl or young women who is interested in or would benefit from YWRC Programming? You can refer them to our programs by completing an online form here.

Better Beginnings Doula Program

The term doula comes from ancient Greek which means, “a woman who serves”. Today Birth Doulas provide practical, emotional, physical, spiritual and informational support. Birth doulas stand by their clients during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Doulas aim to empower clients to have the birth they want, as well as have autonomy over their birth and body.

breastfeeding, chestfeeding, childbirth, education, mentoring, pregnancy, resiliency, support
Childbirth Education Group

Held at the Young Women’s Resource Center, the Pregnancy and Birth Support Group provides comprehensive pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum education for young women and their partners.

childbirth, health, labor, mothering, postpartum, pregnancy, resiliency, teen pregnancy
Counseling

Mental Health Counselors provide one-on-one, couples and/or family counseling to young women in schools and at the Young Women’s Resource Center. Counseling services are offered for all young women within the ages of 10-21.

addiction, alcohol, anger management, counseling, drugs, empowerment, health, mental health, postpartum, relationships, resiliency, self esteem, therapy
Empowerment Summer Programs

During summer programs, girls can come spend time with others in a supportive environment, have fun and learn more about what it means to be a healthy young woman.

empowerment, high school, middle school, resiliency, Summer, summer program
Lotus

Lotus is a program that explores creative expressions like painting, movement, music and more to build self-esteem, healthy relationships and resiliency.

art therapy, coping skills, creative expression, health, mental health, resiliency, self esteem, therapy
Young Moms – Parenting, Postpartum, and Life Skills

The weekly Young Mom’s Program provides education and support to parenting young women in the community. Peer-to-peer support, education and a full meal and childcare are provided for the evening Young Mom’s groups at the Young Women’s Resource Center.

budgeting, cooking, education, employment, health, parenting, relationships, resiliency, self esteem
Young Moms Fall Party

Young Moms participants and their children are invited to the annual Fall Party at the YWRC!

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YWRC Self-Care Workshop

Prepare for your adventure – body, mind, and heart! Friday, October 3, 2025 (No school for DMPS) 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ YWRC Workshop for teens! Teens will learn about components of Emotional Intelligence including improving self-control, emotional regulation, empathy, and mental resilience. Led by Marcia, our Art Therapist, this day will be full […]

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