KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. (CAP)

Teen Parent Assistance

Helps prepare young parents with classes or other educational programs and support

Description

Parenting education program that works with parenting and pregnant youth to help them succeed.

Education for teen parents can include classes, workshops or alternative learning settings.

Additional Information

Helps pregnant and parenting teens learn parenting and life skills education:

  • Works with schools to earn credits toward high school graduation
  • Provides parenting and life skills education
  • Provides a foundation and direction for post-high school education or entrance into the workforce
  • Provides home visits, crisis support and support in life goals
  • Helps teen parents form a support network and connect with their community
  • Advocates for teen parents and help them grow their own voice to advocate for themselves
  • Moms' class meets on Wednesday
  • Dads' class meets on Friday

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Itasca County
    • Koochiching County
  • Organization Type
    • Community Action Partnership
  • Specialization
    • Family
    • Teen parent

Eligibility

For teens who are pregnant or parenting

Application Instructions

For more information, to make a referral, or to request an application, please call/text (218) 398-1399 or fill out the referral form online

Location

201 NW 4th St, Ste 130, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

Area Served

Itasca and Koochiching counties

Social Security Advocacy Services available in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching and Lake counties

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 218-398-1399
  • Toll Free: 877-687-1163
  • Main: 218-999-0800
  • TTY - MN Relay: 800-627-3529

Email

jimw@kootasca.org

Websites

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Last Update

9/12/2024