By Ellin Klor
Teen mom and dad and their young ones characterize an underserved, high-need inhabitants in lots of groups. Libraries have the capability to noticeably impact the standard of existence for teenager father or mother households by means of delivering loose entry to info and assets, constructing particular courses, and serving as a secure, public studying atmosphere. Serving teenager mom and dad: From Literacy to existence SkillS≪/i> is helping library employees help youngster mom and dad as their kid's first academics, definitely affecting generations immediately.
The authors clarify the best way to effectively converse with this workforce and construct upon their knowledge and strengths. they give most sensible practices, expert anecdotes, and step by step course on connecting with youngster mom and dad, taking part with group companions, finding investment thoughts, and imposing profitable courses. This priceless consultant is the main complete source presently to be had that at once addresses the desires of librarians serving the teen-parent demographic.
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All states have Head Start or Early Head Start programs, which are federally funded programs that provide free early child education and care to lowincome families. To locate the Head Start office in your community, visit the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center’s website or call 1-866-763-6481. Local Community Referrals Navigating the complexity of community agencies and services can be overwhelming. Funded by federal and local governments, local United Way organizations, and various com- Teen Parents within a System: Influencing Factors / 13 munity foundations, 2-1-1 centers have been established nationwide to connect callers to information about critical health and human services, both public and private, available in the community.
Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program The VFC program is federally funded and provides free vaccination to children who may not otherwise have access because of inability to pay. , they have private health insurance, but coverage does not include vaccines), or are American Indian or Alaska Native (Lawton 2007). VFC vaccines are administered by any enrolled VFC Program provider, such as a private doctor, a private or public health clinic, a hospital, or a school. To locate a VFC-enrolled provider in your community, visit the Vaccines and Immunizations’ “VFC: State/Territory—VFC Coordinators” website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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