The Adolescent Parenting Program works to make a difference in the lives of young school-aged mothers and fathers who are pregnant or parenting.
Adolescent Parenting Program (APP) is modeled after the state guidelines and provides services that lead to personal self-sufficiency and economic self-support for pregnant and parenting adolescents.
To continue its goal of meeting an individual’s needs, the APP defined six objectives that direct the program activities for its participants.
These are:
- Avoid a second pregnancy during program participation;
- Remain in high school or equivalent program with the goal of graduation or completion
- Utilize appropriate health care for self and child;
- Enhance parenting abilities;
- Prepare for employment by learning job search and interview skills and
- Eliminate substantiated referrals of abuse or neglect.
The YWCA APP is a multi-faceted program that includes:
- Group Sessions
- Home Visits
- Mentors
- School Support Sessions
- College Tours
- Field Trips
- Mother-daughter Retreats
Support Services Include:
- Baby Basics Closet
- Ready to Ride, a program providing car seats to children
- Women’s Resource Center
The comprehensive program addresses challenges that face teen parents including:
- Nutrition
- Education
- Childcare
- Parenting Skills
- Substance Abuse
- Financial Planning
- Career Planning
- Child Neglect or Abuse
The YWCA has provided opportunities, programs, and support that is specific to my needs.
I’ve never been to an organization that is more accommodating and friendlier than the YWCA of High Point.
Good swimming, good fitness, good friends.
It’s convenient, has a great atmosphere, and a great selection of programs for the amount of pay.
The YWCA is that place that is like a third home to me. The people are super friendly, super welcoming, and super caring. That is what really makes the YWCA a place I love to be.
Everyone I’ve come in contact with at the YWCA is genuinely nice and helpful. They are attentive to my needs and I always feel comfortable at the YWCA.
Along with the calm and pleasant atmosphere, the YWCA’s fitness programs that are offered have improved my overall health.
I only have the highest things to say about the YWCA. The facilities and programs have met the specific needs of my wife and I and the people know us by name. Overall, it has been a great fit for us.
The YWCA is convenient for me and my schedule. They are always consistent in their programs and always hospitable.
I appreciate the reliability and availability of their programs and amenities.