Resource Mothers Program
Our Goals
This program is designed to mentor pregnant teenagers that are under the age of 19, from the prenatal period until the infant's first birthday.
The goals of this program are the following:
- To be a mentor to teenagers that are expecting mother's by support and educating them through:
- Early prenatal care.
Nutrition education during pregnancy to enhance healthy babies that are born with a normal birth weight. - Family Planning/prevention
- Breastfeeding encouragement and counseling
- Continuing Education through completion of High School or GED/Adult Education.
- Resources available for community assistance
- WIC, Medicaid, TANF, and other applicable services
- Provides these young parents with information about child development and child safety for a stable and nurturing home environment for a healthy, happy baby.
- Reduce the repeat pregnancy rate.
- Reduce the infant mortality and death rate of infants.
Resoures
Virginia Department of Health
Local Agencies
BreastFeeding Information
Parenting Resources
WIC
March Of Dimes
Teen Resources
Teen Health
Teen Wire
Abstinence
Contact Carolyn Hankinson for more Information: Carolyn.Hankinson@vdh.virginia.gov
Comments to: Resourcemothersprogram@yahoo.com
