The Maternity Group Home (MGH) program is designed to promote long-term, economic independence to ensure the well-being of the youth and their child(ren). In the MGH program, pregnant and parenting youth are provided with the resources they need to grow into healthy, independent adults fully capable of supporting themselves their families including GED, educational assistance, and financial counseling. There is a waiting list of around 5 people, but this changes daily.
The Transitional Living Program (TLP) at Seasons of Change equips homeless youth ages 18 through 21 years old with the skills and education necessary to become independent, productive adults. The program’s goal is to help formerly homeless youth develop much-needed independent living skills in a nurturing environment that offers stability, consistency and safety. Created for older teens who truly have no other resources, the program provides services at no-cost.
TLP includes:
*Housing for youth up to 90 days and basic necessities like food and clothing (usually a list of 5-6 people, but this changes daily.
*Educational assistance ; Job skills training. Some examples include financial literacy, cooking, healthy communication skills, and college and career readiness through TCC College.
*Assistance locating and leasing apartments-part of the transitional living program
*Youth can move through the program at their own pace and retain access to counseling and case management services even after exiting the program for up to 90 days.
Counseling is offered for mother's with children under the age of 3, regardless of the parent's age.