Mamas for Mamas — Young Mama / Teen Support Program: online, at Unit 120, 1735 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8A6. Who it's for: Youth and teen moms, or young single mothers under 24.
A mentorship-based program for young moms, run by Mamas for Mamas in Kelowna. It helps young moms learn the life skills they need to care for their child and themselves. ▸ Who it's for: • Youth and teen moms • Young single mothers under 24 • Teen Support: youth of all genders who need basic items like food, clothing, shoes, school supplies and hygiene products ▸ What you get: • An intake interview with a social worker, who looks at your short-term and longer-term needs • Skills like healthy cooking on a low income, parenting, nutrition basics, job preparation, budgeting and setting financial goals, and self-care • Help connecting with community and provincial resources • Help finishing basic education and connecting with employers • Support from a program facilitator 3–4 days a week while you are in the program • Access to the Karma Market, food hampers and the teen market for clothing and daily living supplies ▸ How to apply: 1. Refer yourself, or be referred by a community agency. 2. Fill out the Support Application at mamasformamas.org/i-need-support/ — a resource coordinator contacts you within 48 hours. 3. The program page also has a link to join the waitlist and see program dates. ▸ Questions: info@mamasformamas.org · kelowna@mamasformamas.org · 877-535-2432 Charity #819134982 RR0001.
Also known as: Young Mama Program, Teen Support Program, teen mom, young mom, Mamas for Mamas
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