| PROGRAM NAME: |
Care Home Parenting Program |
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| PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
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The
Care Home Parenting Program provides housing, life skills training,
support and counselling for young women approximately 16-21 years
of age, who are pregnant or in the early months of parenting. Through
supported independent living in a stable and caring environment, the
young moms can acquire the skills needed to reach their potential
as independent women and skilled parents. |
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| PROGRAM INFORMATION: |
The program offers six
Care Homes suites and four Outreach (non-housing) resources. Care
Home services are available until the baby is approximately six months
old. All participants will be assigned a key worker for individual
support and will meet with other program participants on a regular
basis for peer support, life skills courses, and parenting workshops.
For women who are receiving Income Assistance, the fee for the program
is $425 per month. For women who are working or not receiving Income
Assistance, there is a modest sliding scale.
Together We Can…
- Stabilize housing
- Gain safety from abuse, neglect, and harm
- Maximize prenatal care and education
- Explore all post-birth options
- Enhance life skills
- Enhance parenting skills
- Maintain and strengthen existing social and family supports
- Work towards education and employment goals
- Connect with community resources
- Progress towards increased independence
- Plan for a lifetime of healthy living
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| INTAKE
& REFERRAL PROCESS: |
Referrals are open (anyone can refer
anyone), and should be directed to the Care Home Parenting Program
at pager number 480-3050, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Entry into the program begins with an interview. Applicants can then
meet with the Care Home Family and view the suite before final arrangements
are made. |
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| PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION: |
Pager: 480-3050 ask for
the Parenting Program
Email: chpp@bgcvic.org |
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| PROGRAM MANAGER: |
Ellie James, Manager of Youth Care Home
Programs
Pager: 480-3050 ask for Turnabout
Email: ejames@bgcvic.org |
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