Programme for Adolescent Mothers |
What is the Programme for Adolescent Mothers?
The Programme will also focus on the major reproductive health and rights issues affecting adolescents in light of government's obligations contained in the Children's Convention. Certain issues will be targeted such as Education, Contraception, Sexual Violence, HIV/AIDS, Abortion and Reproductive Health. What are the Aims of this Unit?• To continue the academic education of young mothers 19 years and under, return them to the normal school system, and provide any necessary support services after their return to school • To provide intensive counselling in Life Management and Parenting Education • To partnership with Government / Non Governmental Organizations, the Private Sector and Stakeholders that enable solutions which transcend traditional agency boundaries • To provide skills training for mothers who cannot return to school • To educate young mothers, and fathers to their responsibilities, ensuring that appropriate child care standards are maintained What is offered?1. Life Management and Parenting education Life Management: o Self Esteem o Conflict Resolution o Family Planning o Decision Making o Managing Skills o Critical Thinking 2. Training for caregivers of infants, toddlers and also adolescent mothers. 3. Technical Skills Programme o Food and Nutrition o Hospitality Arts o Basic Computer Literacy o Cosmetology o Literacy What Services Are Offered?• Academic and Vocational Training • Day-care Centre • Counselling individuals, groups and families • Linking with Government/Non-Government Organisations • Networking with Government and Private Stakeholders • Visits to Offices, Homes, Schools and Communities
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