At Saint Child, we aid in the preparation for parenting and independent living. Below are examples of the Life Skills we offer.

• Prenatal Care
• Childbirth Preparation
• Parenting Education
• Support in Educational Opportunities (GED/college/trade)
• Hands-on Life Skills
• Nutritional Education (meal planning + preparation)
• Financial Budgeting
• Personal Relationship and Boundaries
• Spiritual Guidance
• Counseling/Case-Management

For women interested in staying at one of our homes, please read the Family Guidelines (PDF)

Residents who have earned their diploma or GED are encouraged to work a minimum of 20 hours per week to gain job skills and develop financial resources.

Residents learn to work with finances they earn on a monthly basis and how they can make those finances stretch through the month.

Residents learn the realities of raising a child on a single income (see expenses PDF).