Independent Living Skills Program
Independent Living Skills Program was formed to assist, train and educate teen moms on skills needed for them to succeed in the community.
TEEN MOMS:
We train our teen moms on Independent Living Skills:
Money, Home and Food Management
- how to set a budget
- checking and savings account
- home care
- personal care/hygiene
- housekeeping/grocery shopping tips
Personal Care, Health, Social Skills and Safety
- personal appearance
- nutrition
- safety skills
- values/personal goals
Education, Job Seeking Skills and Job Maintenance Skills
- importance of continuing education
- types (colleges and universities/vocational training)
- image for employment
- work skills
- resumes
Housing, Transportation and Community Resources
- how to find an apartment
- know what one can afford
- maintain apartment
- know resources
Sexuality, STD and Prevention
- unplanned pregnancy
- repeated pregnancy/parenthood
- pregnancy and health skills
- caring for newborn
- changes from infancy to toddlers
