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39 people are interested
Mentors Needed for Adolescent girls!
ORGANIZATION: White Shield Center
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39 people are interested
In need of Mentors for adolescent girls and teen moms. Provide pro-social opportunities in the community for girls in residential treatment. Commit 2 hours a week for 9 months to a year.
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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
- Orientation or Training
- 9 months- ! year