GRADS-Teen Parent Program

• The Vancouver School District GRADS-Teen Parent Program is developed for any pregnant or parenting high school student.
• The objectives of the program are to help students remain in school and graduate, while delaying subsequent pregnancies and developing skills for effective parenting and future success.
• Program Provides:

*Licensed child care for ages 4 weeks – 3.5 years taught by Early Childhood Education Specialist

*Bus transportation for student and child

*Parenting and child development classes

*Home tutoring available after childbirth

*Case Management links teens to community resources

*Maternity Support Services

*Prenatal education

*Career Counseling for postgraduate plans

*Place to connect with other teen parents

• Program requirements include student participation in the child development center and parenting class.

For more information contact:

Melanie Spencer
Teen Parent Coordinator, (360)313-4446 melanie.spencer@vansd.org

Julie Hanke
Case Manager, (360)313-4436 julie.hanke@vansd.org