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