When teen parents stay in school, families benefit

The GRADS teen parent program was developed for any pregnant or parenting high school student in Vancouver Public Schools. 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 requirements include student participation in the child development center and parenting class.

What GRADS provides

CHILD CARE

Licensed care, by early childhood education specialists, for children ages 4 weeks to 3 years

TRANSPORTATION

Bus transportation for students and their children

EDUCATION

Prenatal education, home tutoring after childbirth and parenting and child development classes

SERVICES AND RESOURCES

Maternity support services and connections to community resources

CAREER COUNSELING

Help making plans for after graduation

CONNECTIONS

Place to connect with other teen parents!

Contact us

Madeline Shick
Madeline Shick
GRADS Teacher/ ACES Magnet Coordinator
GRADS program
Christie Chapin
GRADS Case Manager/teen parent program
360-313-4436
GRADS program

Resources

  • WashingTeenHelp.org: Information on health and food state benefit programs, community resources and other pertinent health information for pregnant and parenting teens

  • ParentHelp123.org: Useful programs and available resources