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 Programs and Policies
Programs/Classes
The programs offered are designed to support pregnant and parenting
teens in acquiring the education and personal skills necessary to make
positive and productive life choices.
- Classes: GED Instruction, Pre-Natal Education,
Marriage/Family/Fatherhood Initiative.
- Counseling: Individual and Group Counseling, Crisis
Hotline Counseling, Marriage & Family Counseling.
- Life Skills: Family and Job relationships, Nutrition
& Household budgeting, Home Management Skills.
- Job Skills: Job Readiness & Personal Development,
Varied job responsibilities with Living Grace Oils, Office Skills,
Resume Preparation, Job Placement, Dress for Success.
House Polices
Admission Requirements
- Proof of Pregnancy.
- TB test prior to admission.
- Drug test prior to admission.
- All residents are required to either be working, in school, or
volunteering prior to entering Living Grace Home, and to maintain that
status during residency. College or high school students living in the
house during the summer will be asked to volunteer or work during the
school breaks.
- Work and /or volunteer hours must be a minimum of 24hours a
week.
- Residents who are unsuccessful in maintaining employment will be
referred to JOIN(Job Opportunities in Nevada), Job Connect or other
programs that can assist the resident in finding alternative employment
and /or volunteer opportunities.
- Living Grace Home is a residential program for pregnant young
women. Policy states that housing and employment must be arranged prior
to delivery. Once a resident has given birth, residents are permitted to
remain at Living Grace Home for a 90 day post-pregnancy period for
assistance and support.
Visitor's Policy
- Visitors should behave appropriately, with no violent behavior
or vulgar language.
- Guests should be respectful of the other residents and staff.
- Visitors should not be under the influence of alcohol or other
drugs.
- Guests should leave immediately and respectfully if asked at any
time to do so by the housemother or staff.
- Visitors should not use the telephone without specific
permission by either the housemother or the social worker.
- No meals should be eaten at Living Grace Home. Some meals may be
arranged with the housemother at her discretion.
- Guests and/or residents should not remove any items or food from
Living Grace Home without the specific permission of the housemother.
- Guests and residents should not engage in public displays of
affection while in the home.
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