Graduation Reality And Dual-Role Skills (GRADS)

An in-school program for pregnant students and young parents (male and female). GRADS class focuses on knowledge and skills related to...

Positive Self

Self Formation
Communication
Relationships
Practical Problem Solving
Options & Decisions

Pregnancy

Wellness
Maternal and Fetal Development
Costs of Parenthood
Labor and Delivery
Postnatal Care

Parenting

Newborn
Adjustments to Parenting
Child Development
Child Care
Child Abuse & Neglect

Economic Independence

Career Exploration
Goal Setting
Child Care Options
Job Search & Application
Balancing Dual-Role of Parent & Worker
Employability
Economic Resources

Program Goals:

Students will:

Remain in school through graduation
Appreciate the importance of prenatal care
Learn practical parenting and child development skills
Gain orientation to work
Set goals toward balancing work and family

Schools Served:

Belpre
Fort Frye
Frontier
Marietta
Warren
Washington County Career Center
Waterford

Email Stacy Elliott - selliott@thecareercenter.net