Teen Parent Friend

Teen Parent Friend makes a difference by providing mentoring and family activities which connect young parents to their communities. Parents will then be more able to achieve their goals as individuals, parents and community members.

For almost 30 years Catholic Family Service has been serving young mothers of all faiths and cultures through the Teen Parent Friend Program (TPFP). The Program reduces feelings of stress and isolation for pregnant and parenting youth up to the age of 24 in two ways:

• Hosting a monthly family group which provides opportunities for young families to connect in an informal setting. Guest speakers, ice breakers, craft activities and lots of fun are all part of our family group.
• Volunteers act as community mentors to support young parents in strengthening their parenting and independent living skills. In addition to providing encouragement and a listening ear, mentors help parents access a variety of community resources, such as financial and basic needs resources, employment and education, and parenting, to name just a few.

For information on volunteering and registering as a young mother:

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