Teen Pregnancy Prevention/Intervention
...because every child deserves to be loved, wanted and cared for.
Our Mission
To educate and encourage teens to develop Christian values of sexuality including sexual abstinence prior to marriage and to stimulate a supportive network for teens involved in pregnancy
Teen Pregnancy Support Objectives
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To offer support, assistance and spiritual guidance to teens of both genders involved in pregnancy
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To encourage and assist teen mothers and fathers to participate responsibly in the parenting of their children
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To assist local congregations to become supportive, caring and forgiving communities for teens experiencing pregnancy
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To promote alternatives to abortion
Our Plan
Upon referral, we will provide a reliable support person to assist each teen involved in pregnancy with the following services:
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Spiritual guidance
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Appropriate referrals to agencies and other resources
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On-going contact and support throughout the pregnancy and following the pregnancy
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Liaison with parents and church pastor if needed
Our Support Staff
Our team is comprised of professional Christian social workers, counselors, educators, crisis intervention workers, nurses and other experts in the area of teen health and development. They will:
- Adhere to strict standards of confidentiality and be very sensitive to the needs of each teen
- Employ high ethical and Christian standards when dealing with each teen
- Advocate on behalf of each teen and enhance, not replace the role of the parent
- Empower each teen to make their own responsible decisions and help them to become self-sufficient in their new role as a parent
- Ensure service is activated or terminated upon request from the teen
Any parent, pastor, friend, relative or agency that has approval from the teen can refer her or him to this program.
For more info contact:
Judy Hutchinson-Boyce, Lay Coordinator
Teen Pregnancy Prevention/Intervention
905 427-8129
or
Donna Jackson, Family Ministries Director
905 571-1022 Ext 203