Does anyone know what would be the best way to find pregnant teens in need of a place to live? Im in Oregon and I take in one pregnant teen at a time and provide her and her baby with free long term room (her own room/nursery), board, guidance, medical insurance, transportation, and everything else. I also involve her in teen parenting groups, provide free child care while she goes to school, and counseling if needed. She gets one on one help.
I believe this is better for some, rather than a group home. My last mom just got her first apartment and Im have trouble filling her spot. Also I do this all out of my own pocket, I was a teen mom and I enjoy helping other teen moms.
2006-11-26 20:39:27 · 6 answers · asked by mommy of 3 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
If they are old enough, they have the choice to finnish school then get a job, or their GED and then work, I teach them independent living skills as well. I myself had a child right before I turned 16, and got a job when she was 2 months old and my own apartment when she was 8 months, it took me a lot longer to finnish school that way. I give these girls a better chance at finishing high school.
2006-11-27 06:06:12 · update #1
I'm in Vancouver WA, and we have several organizations that help teen mothers. I am sure there are organizations in Oregon that do the same thing. I would try contacting them and see if they can help you. I also was a teen mom and give time to help teen moms. Good for you for giving back and making a positive out of your situation. As hard as it was, it was so worth it.
Good luck
2006-11-27 17:58:51 · answer #1 · answered by rtlsimpson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off what your doing is such a great thing. If I had the time and money I would love to do something like that. And for doing that, you are a wonderful person. As for filling the spot, you might want to try going to your local planned parenthood/family planning clinic and talk to them. Maybe you can post something at the clinic. Thats the only thing I can really thinkg of. Good luck!
2006-11-27 09:07:21 · answer #2 · answered by angel01182 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say put up a flyer at the teen parenting groups or at local shops and at support places and womens refuges
this is so awesome that you are so caring and generous!
2006-11-26 22:09:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes try putting up flyers but you should make them work as they'll need job skills once they are ready to get an apartment.
2006-11-27 05:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by baddrose268 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is great.....i am really astonished on how nice and caring you are.....that is great and i really wish there were more people like you in the world!!!! keep up the good work.....and i would send donations to you, and i think alot of people would. you should try to set something up where people can send old baby cloths or toys.....formula or diapers.....that would help out alot i think.....something you should investagate!!
2006-11-27 02:54:09 · answer #5 · answered by greyc143 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doing everything for free is not helping these girls.
2006-11-27 02:47:25 · answer #6 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋