Y Parent

Supporting Pregnant or Parenting Young People

Y Parent (formerly Young Moms’ Program) provides you with the tools and support you need to be a great parent and navigate your career and life choices successfully.

Get help from an on-site certified teacher to complete your high school education or upgrade to prepare for college. A Life Skills Coach will support you with developing your parenting and interpersonal skills while learning about mental, emotional, and physical wellness.

Y Parent is offered by the YMCA of Medicine Hat in partnership with Medicine Hat Public School Division and the Government of Alberta.

What Does Y Parent Provide?

  • Help with schooling/homework from a certified teacher.

  • Opportunity to upgrade for college.

  • Life Skills Coaching to help you navigate your career and parenting successfully.

  • Interpersonal skills development to help you form strong connections.

  • Parenting skills and child development education to help you be the best parent you can be.

  • Access to community resources to help set you up for success.

  • On-site childcare while in program allowing easy access to your child.

  • Access to YMCA fitness facilities, classes, and swim lessons to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Are You Eligible for Y Parent?

  • I am pregnant or parenting

  • I am 20 years old or younger

  • I am working towards high school completion or academic upgrading

  • I am willing to engage in parenting, wellness, and life skills programming

How to Apply

Email
elizabeth.metcalf@medicinehatymca.ca
Call
403-928-6421