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45 people are interested
Develop positive relationships with adolescent girls in residential treatment.
ORGANIZATION: White Shield Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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45 people are interested
Teen moms and adolescent girls in residential treatment need positive community support from strong women. Commit 2 hours a week to become a mentor for adolescent girls in residential treatment. Activities could include church, shopping, sharing a meal, cultural activities, gym/working out, recovery meetings.
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About White Shield Center
Location:
2640 NW Alexandra, Portland, OR 97210, US
Mission Statement
Empowering adolescent girls to lead healthy and productive lives within their families and communities.
Description
White Shield Center provides residential treatment for adolescent girls.
Parenting Program- A residential treatment program for pregnant or parenting teen moms and their children, age birth to three, that focuses on childbirth preparation, options counseling, teaching and encouraging positive parenting skills and fostering healthy attachment and bonding. Each girl receives supportive services to develop valuable life skills in all areas of her life- academics, job readiness,wellness and nutrition, goal setting, budgeting, relationships, social and emotional regulation, problem solving, transition to independent living- to become her best dself and the best parent she can be.
Wildflowers Program- A residential treatment program with a link to therapeutic foster care for adolescent girls ages 12-18. Emphasis is placed on providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment to build stability, assess immediate and future needs, and develop the skills each girl needs for a successful future.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2640 NW AlexandraPortland, OR 97210
DATE POSTED
August 2, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 23
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours week/ 8 hours month for 9 months