Young Parents Program

Created and updated by Rebecca Bell, Resource Coordinator for The School of One High School in Cleveland. Please check back as this newsletter will be continuously updated as new resources are received. If you need any help or have suggestions, please reach out at: rebecca.bell@clevelandmetroschools.org or 216.562.9200 (call/text)

This newsletter has been created to provide you with information, support, and resources related to the physical, relational, emotional, social, and financial challenges young parents can experience.

Scroll all the way to the bottom for updates!

Rebecca Bell

216.562.9200 (call or text)

rebeccca.bell@clevelandmetroschools.org

So1 sites: Bard, Lincoln-West @City Life Center, MAGNET, The Foundry, LGBT Center

Kerry Copes

216.233.8929

kerry.copes@clevelandmetroschools.org

So1 sites: Collinwood, East Tech, John Adams, Rhodes

**We have some educational and safety items available for FREE for you and your child/children. If you would like some, please text Ms. Bell or Mr. Copes

https://www.firstyearcleveland.org/solutions/fatherhood-programs

https://fatherhood.ohio.gov/

https://www.neofathering.net/programs_for_fathers.asp

https://justfordads.org/

https://diaperbankgc.org/

The Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland partners with local social service agencies to provide free diapers to families in need, while raising awareness of the basic health need for diapers. Our goal is to eliminate diaper need in Cuyahoga County.

https://www.maydugancenter.org/

Provides comprehensive services and programs to individuals and families throughout the Cleveland area. Will help you with an array of services including pregnancy and parenting, food, clothing, counseling, job searches, etc.

http://momsfirst.org/

Provides home visitation, education and support to pregnant women throughout their pregnancies and make every effort to help ease the stress that comes with becoming a parent. It does not matter whether you are a first time expectant mom or an experienced parent, MomsFirst will work with you and continue to support you until your child turns 18 months old.

https://www.cuyahogakids.org/resources/

CuyahogaKids.org is Cuyahoga County's go-to resource for families with young children.

https://www.firstyearcleveland.org/take-action/expectant-amp-new-parents

New and expectant parents can find resources here that will help ensure a healthy pregnancy and give every baby the opportunity to celebrate his or her first birthday.

https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/help-me-grow/help-me-grow

Help Me Grow is a system of supports for pregnant women, caregivers with new babies, and families with young children with developmental delays and disabilities.

https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/what-do-you-do/how-do-you-help-the-community/leading-partnering-and-convening-innovative-programs/uw-211/

https://216teens.org/about-you/for-teen-parents-2/resources-teen-parents/

Great tips and resources for teen parents.

https://www.pregnantwithpossibilities.com/

Pregnant with Possibilities Resource Center serves youth that are at risk of premature pregnancies and women who are pregnant or parenting a child under the age of one.

https://thehavenhome.org/

An emergency shelter for women and children; also has monthly diaper distributions