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The goal of LAYC's Family to Family Mentoring Program is to establish mentoring activities that strengthen family relationships central to achieving and sustaining personal responsibility and self-sufficiency, with the aim of moving families beyond welfare dependency. The program works towards this goal by working with young parents to increase their ability to be emotionally and financially supportive of their children and partners/spouses, and able to make healthy decisions for themselves, their family, and their community.

The Program embraces a positive youth development model and provides a range of services including: effective parenting, educational, and life skills development; domestic violence prevention and conflict resolution; budget management; substance abuse prevention; mentoring; individual case management; family events; and information and referrals to health care, daycare, housing, GED programs, legal aid, and other services. Additionally, self-esteem development, decision-making, and employment assistance will be addressed throughout the training. Participants who successfully complete the program are eligible to join the Parent's Club, which encourages personal growth and creative expression through collaboration on dynamic projects in media, the arts, and leadership development.
LAYC's Family to Family Mentoring Program primarily works with adolescent and young parents, ages 11 to 24.

Participant Eligibility:

• Low-income or TANF recipients;
• Resident of Washington, DC;
• At least one child living in the US;
• Program Components;
• Twenty workshops in the areas of parenting and life skills;
• Weekly case management services;
• Mentoring services.

Program Requirements:

• Parent between the ages of 11 to 24;
• Able to attend all program workshops;
• Resident of D.C.

Contact Information:

Please call This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Program Coordinator at 202.319.2231 for details.