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Program Details
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
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Area Served by County
- Itasca County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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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
822 NE 5th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
Area Served
Itasca County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 218-398-1399
- Main: 218-999-0814
Websites
Other Locations
- KOOTASCA Community Action - International Falls 900 5th St, International Falls, MN, 56649
Other Services at this Location
- Community Action Agency Provides programs and services that help individuals and families with low incomes.
- Energy Assistance Program Helps renters and homeowners pay their home heating bills and may also assist homeowners to fix or replace their broken furnace
- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Short-term help for low-income families, youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless
- Head Start Program that supports children's growth from ages 3 - 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being.
- Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Medical Assistance benefit to help people with disabilities and seniors find and keep housing
- Information and Support - Circles of Support Helps people find resources and connect to services
- Transitional Housing Time-limited housing and support services for individuals and/or families
- Weatherization Assistance Program Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs
Last Update
11/22/2024