Young Moms

Young Moms group is tailored to provide parenting education and support in a peer-to-peer setting. It’s a place for young moms to come together, build relationships with people with similar experiences and learn practical skills for parenting. Young Moms are encouraged to spend time with others who know what they are going through and the group provides a place for mutual support. Young Moms are provided with education on a wide variety of topics, as well as resources and services that may be available to them.

Topics covered

  • continuing education & employment
  • self-sufficiency
  • developmental ages & stages
  • discipline & punishment
  • crying & temper tantrums
  • healthy & unhealthy relationships
  • self-esteem & child rearing
  • importance of playing, reading & interaction with child
  • Life Skills: cooking healthy meals, stretching food dollars, budgeting, medical care, first-aid & CPR, going to doctor vs. emergency room, financial literacy

Activities

  • meal prep & cooking
  • outings to parks, swimming, walks & holiday activities
  • on-site child care & meal provided
  • guest speakers on informative topics
  • making diaper wipes
  • hair cut & “spa” nights

Age group

Any young mom up through age 21

Time & day

There are three different groups offered; young women can choose to come to one specific group throughout the week depending on their school or work schedule.

Mondays – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

 

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