Young Parent Support (YPS) is a home-based program serving pregnant and parenting young adults (up to the age of 23) and their children.

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Young Parent Support (YPS) uses a strengths-based model, assesses individual needs of families, and provides targeted supports to promote healthy development of children. The program also supports and helps to foster the stability, independence,
and health of young parents.

Service Delivery

YPS is a home-based program for pregnant and parenting young adults in Chelsea and Revere. Clients receive weekly or bi-weekly home visits.

Location

This program is available for parents up to the age of 23 who live in Chelsea and Revere.

Language Capacity

English and Spanish

Hours of Services

Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm
(hours may vary on the needs of parents)

Areas of Focus

  • Housing Support
  • Food Stability
  • Emergency Cash Assist
  • Employment Search
  • Domestic Violence Support
  • Parenting Support/Education
  •  Immigration/Citizenship
  • Substance Use/Abuse

Program Activities

  • Parenting education
  • Assist young parents to enroll in GED classes
  • Assist young parents to enroll in ESL classes
  • Housing search support
  • Employment search support
  • Help parents enroll in DTA benefits or eligible children
  • Assist parents in referrals to mental health providers
  • Budgeting support
  • Assist parents in locating food resources
  • Developmental screening for preschool-aged children
  • Legal advocacy

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