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Program Information Sheet for:
YWCA Young Parent Services
Location:
YWCA Young Parent Services
6 Myrtle Street

Northampton, MA 01060
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ATTENTION:
YWCA Young Parent Services
6 Myrtle Street

Northampton, MA 01060

Telephone Numbers and Contact information
Phone #:(413) 586-6807 Northampton YWCA
Phone #:(413) 732-3121 YWCA of Western Mass
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Fax Number:(413) 584-4932

Web Page:  www.ywworks.org
E-mail to:   None Listed

Program Details:
Operating Agency: YWCA Young Parent Services ()
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Program/Service Notes:
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The Young Parent Services of the YWCA offer: -outreach, advocacy and referral -short-term management -young parent peer support groups -parenting and life skills education -individual counseling -Young Parent's Support Group/Individual Counseling: A trained clincian leads a young mother's support group to provide a place for young mothers to share each other's experience and difficulties. The group environment helps to reduce isolation and give support with others who have common experiences as parents. Individual counseling provides support for young mothers who prefer a one on one experience. -Mentor Program: Informal, individual counseling, outreach, support, and advocacy for young women and parents trained/supervised volunteer mentors. -School and Community Based Services: The YWCA offers a variety of services for youth and young adults in school and community locations responding to local needs and issues: case management and referrals, resource and referrla information, school based groups, prevention education. -Day Care for Teen Parents: If you need day care so you can stay in school, get job training or stay employed. Call the YWCA and ask for Services to Teen Parents and Their Children (STPC)

This information was last updated on 06/21/2001

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