The Young Parents Support Network (YPSN) is a teen parent mentoring program of The Center Foundation. Adult mentors work with teen moms and dads to empower them to realize their potential and become more self-sufficient. YPSN was developed in collaboration with Project ELECT of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, which remains a formal partner in the project. In addition to one-on-one mentoring relationships, YPSN includes fun group activities such as amusement park trips and sporting events; workshops on technology, career planning, and more; and academic supports including tutoring at Widener University and college tours.
Teens who participate meet with their mentors once a week to:
- Share in cultural, educational, and sports activities
- Work toward academic, career and personal goals
- Get support dealing with school and parenting issues
- Learn about career options and community resources.
 
YPSN is seeking compassionate female and male volunteers who will commit to act as mentors to teen parents aged 12-19 for one year. Mentors help pregnant and parenting teens to reach their goals of finishing high school, and preparing for college or careers or vocational training upon graduation, while dealing with the challenges of teen parenthood.
As a mentor your responsibilities would include:
- Attending mentor training
- Meeting once a week with a mentee
- Attending special events
- Attending program graduation
Qualifications include:
- A desire to work with and be accessible to youth
- Patience and a willingness to listen
- The ability to set limits and respond to supervision
- Criminal record and child abuse checks
- A willingness to travel and access to your own transportation
 All prospective mentors/mentees must be interviewed and attend training/orientation prior to being matched. Online training is possible for mentors. The Spring 2008 group training/orientation schedule follows:
- Mentor Training (mentors only)
Saturday April 26, 2008
Contact The Center Foundation for more information about YPSN or to request an application. Click below to download a mentor application in pdf format.
Mentor Application*
*This document is a PDF file which can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Mentor Logs: If you need a mentor log to record your monthly activities with your mentee, you may view and print one using the button below.
YPSN Monthly Log*
Volunteer Expenses: If you need a form in order to submit unreimbursed expenses for acknowledgment or stipends, you may print one using the button below or email aimee@thecf.org to have one sent to you. Please mail reimbursement forms in hard copy with receipts to the TCF office (The Center Foundation, 220 North Jackson Street, Media, PA 19063).
YPSN Reinbursement Form*
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Rachel Schendler, M.S.S.
YPSN Program Manager
The Center Foundation
220 North Jackson Street, second floor, Media, PA 19063
Phone: 610-565-6171; Fax: 610-565-3684
Email: Rachel@thecf.org
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