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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
- Koochiching 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
900 5th St, Ste 304, International Falls, MN, 56649
Area Served
Koochiching County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 218-398-1399
Websites
Other Locations
- KOOTASCA Community Action - Grand Rapids 822 NE 5th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
Other Services at this Location
- Early Head Start Program that serves infants and toddlers under the age of 3, and expectant families. Provides intensive, comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families and pregnant women
- Energy Assistance Program Helps renters and homeowners pay their home heating bills and may also assist homeowners to fix or replace their broken furnace
- 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.
- 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