GRADS teen parent program

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. Students in the GRADS program take 1st period GRADS class at Bay and are given priority enrollment to onsite childcare through ESD112.

What GRADS provides

CHILD CARE

Licensed, on-site childcare through ESD112 HBELC.
https://www.esd112.org/ece/child-care/sites/hudsons-bay/

TRANSPORTATION

VPS bus transportation for students and their children to and from school.

EDUCATION

Enrollment in 1st period GRADS class at Hudson’s Bay, covering student-centered prenatal care, parenting education, child development, and life skills.

SUPPORTS

Home tutoring after childbirth, case management, counseling from LifeLine Connections, and connections to community resources for things such as diapers, wipes, formula, and financial assistance.