Program Description:
Our Teen Parenting Support program helps young parents by offering consistent support in a variety of ways. Our mentors work closely with closely with teens and their teachers, case-workers, parents, etc., to establish a network that can support them in moving forward and becoming independent, contributing members of their community. The model we use is based on a combination of existing, research-based models and our strong belief in the power of relational therapy through one-on-one mentoring and group support. Our overall goal is to help young parents develop healthy parenting techniques and basic life skills for navigating the potentially overwhelming role of raising a child as a teen.
Weekly Group:
Our group meets every week to ensure high levels of support and guidance. Group activities vary and include; parenting classes taught by professionals, organized focus conversations on various topics, facilitated discussions by pediatricians, substance abuse counselors, psychologists, art/cooking projects, tutoring, help with DHHS paperwork/filing and anything positive that aligns with our mission to help teen mothers to move forward and become independent while supporting their children with love and empathy.
Who: Teen mothers or expectant mothers from Cumberland and/or Sagadahoc County
What: A support program for teen mothers who are motivated to move their lives forward and be caring, committed parents.
When: Every Tuesday from 3:00-4:30 pm
Where: People’s Plus, 35 Union Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
Directions:
From the south: Take 295 N to Route 1 (Coastal Route). Stay on Route 1 until it runs into to Pleasant Street (stay straight on Pleasant St., don’t go left to stay on Route 1). Union Street is the second left off of Pleasant and People’s Plus is on the right side (brick building with a sign out front).
From the North: Take a left onto Cumberland Street off of Maine Street in Brunswick. Union Street is the second left off of Cumberland Street and People’s Plus is on the right.
Referrals:
Participants of the program join voluntarily. They are often referred to us through a school nurse or guidance counselor although they don’t need to be. We accept any young mothers who wish to join our group. We only ask that they be committed to moving their lives forward.
If you know of someone who might benefit from this group, please contact Willo Wright (Program Director) at seedsofindependence@gmail.com