NEPEAN YOUTH ACCOMMODATION

SERVICES

Young Parents Program

Contents

●Nepean Youth Accommodation Services- SAAP

●Young Parents Program●Aims●Targets●Components:i. Case Managementii.Accommodationiii.Groupsiv.In Home Parenting ProgramsFuture plans/goals

Nepean Youth Accommodation Services: what we do...

Penrith Youth Refuge 24 hr crisis short term, supported accommodation for young people 14 – 17

yrs with an emphasis on family restoration

Independent Living Units Medium-term housing (9mths – 12mths) Assistance to obtain & maintain independent housing (Community Housing

units and bed-sitters. For single young people, parents and families 16 – 25 yrs (units)

Intensive Support Services Mid to long term residential and case management support for young

people with a range of complex needs

Housing First (Rough Sleepers): Housing first perspective providing Assistance to ten high needs young

people with complex needs

Outreach Support Short-term case management aged 16 to 25 years

Nepean Collage Educational Support Program: A range of pre vocational courses, living skills and art based programs and

financial counselling.

YOUNG PARENTS PROGRAM: Incorporating Supported Accommodation Assisted Programs (SAAP) with

Brighter Futures.

Willow Tree Medium-term housing (3mths – 12mths) in Semi-supported accommodation for

young women 16 - 19 yrs who are pregnant or with new born babies

Nepean Youth Accommodation Services: what we do...

Young Parents Program

What is the Young Parents Program?

Was developed as a response to the joining of SAAP services and Brighter Futures in the Nepean area.

Designed to be child focused and specifically tailored to meet the needs of vulnerable young parents up to the age of 25 years.

Young Parents Program

The aims of the YPP are:

To promote healthy development in childrenTo promote strong functional and well supported

familiesTo reduce and prevent child abuse and neglect in

participating familiesTo prevent homelessnessTo provide practical day to day programs for new

parents.

Key Service Components

The Program provides families with access to:

Early intervention case management

Access to accommodation options

Parenting programs, in home and also groups, including supported playgroups

Access to quality children services

Young Parents Program

Case Management:

Parents under 25 years Limited Parenting Skills History of Child Protection Involvement Drug and Alcohol Issues Homelessness/unsuitable/unstable housing Lack of Family Support Domestic Violence Mental Health Issues Child Behaviour Management Issues

Young Parent Program

3 Main Components:

Home Visiting

Parenting Programs

Quality Children’s Services

Young Parents Program

Accommodation:

Willow Tree: 3 beds

Independent transitional units: 7 units, 1 house

Head Lease: 2 homes, looking to expand

Young Parents Program

Groups:

Parenting Groups

Antenatal Groups

Supported Play Groups

Young Parents Program

In Home parenting: Parents as Teachers: PAT

From conception to Kindergartensupport a parent’s role in promoting school

readiness and healthy development of childrenapproach is relationship-basedcustomized for the individual needs of each family

and childevidenced-based research in order to offer the

most relevant information and tools to early childhood development and education providers

In Home Parenting cont: 1, 2, 3 Magic

Developed by psychologist Thomas Phelan Simple steps for managing children's behaviour via time out approach Encourages parents to analyse their own behaviours and emotions throughout

the process educates parents about being consistent with consequences What are age appropriate consequences

Follow up from Groups: Continuum of care, from group to home and vice versa

Young Parents Program

Future directions:

Good Weekend Project

Living skills group: Cooking

PAT group: Willow Tree (from Conception to Birth to child at 6 months)

Young Parents Program

In conclusion:

YPP services 60 families in group settings At any one time, 25 families are receiving on going case

management and in home parenting support Quicker and effective response to child protection

concerns Only 2 families over two year span have crossed over to

child protection Development of new groups due to need and demand

have created effective community partnerships and greater access to resources in the community for these young families

Questions…?For further information about Young Parents Program NYAS please contact:

Jessica Punch or Maria Murialdo:4720 3700

For referral to Brighter Futures please contact the DoCS Helpline

133 627