New beginnings need a place and time - time to take a breath, engage in self-reflection, set goals and learn life skills. Our programs provide housing, counseling and spiritual guidance, as well as education and employment assistance.
When we place young mothers and their children with senior women, they become family. Young mothers gain wisdom and benefit from the senior’s life experiences. Seniors realize they are much needed, valued and loved. We want to help our residents G.R.O.W. in a program designed to give them the ability to achieve small, short-term goals, along with long-term goals. With guidance and a simple checklist, participants learn and complete these four steps:
- Gain knowledge of what needs to change in your life
- Rise to the challenge of what it takes to make those changes
- Open the door to the new changes in your life
- Win success by becoming self-sustaining
Counseling
Confidential counseling is managed by a licensed mental health counselor and on-site case managers. Counseling includes assessments and weekly individual and group sessions.
Spiritual Guidance
Each individual’s journey of faith is supported through Bible studies, access to mentors and the opportunity to be involved in a local church of their choice.
Education Assistance
Students continue their education through GED, First Coast Technical College or St. Johns River State College.
Life Skill training through budgeting, cooking, parenting, household management, etc… gives them the skills and confidence to manage everyday life.
Employment
Through our partnership with local businesses and career specialists, we can connect residents to opportunities to learn practical job and communication skills. Services also include resume writing and career-path goal setting.
Each step is an accomplishment. Participants stay organized on their way to using new tools and taking the next step toward self-sufficiency. We celebrate program completion with a graduation event to acknowledge new-found insights, life skills and confidence.