Teen Parenting Program The program is open to all pregnant or parenting girls in Tift County. Our target group is 8th-9th grades but all others are welcome. The Program Teach teen mothers to care for and nurture their children. Teach interpersonal skills. Develop skills to make responsible decisions including abstinence. Encourage graduation from high school. Focus on both short and long range goals. The program meets after school once a week during the school term at Northeast High School Campus.

Teens 4 A Change A youth leadership program that targets age group 9th-12th grade students in Tift County. We strive to include students from all cultural and socioeconomic segments of the population. The Focus The group strives to develop leadership skills and participate in the community through volunteerism in community service projects. The group will participate in projects where mentors or peers will better serve to deliver the message of abstinence and also to serve as youth advisors to adult community groups. The group meets every other week for group meetings and participates or performs at least one community service project per month. Membership Open to all Teens grades 9 - 12 in Tift County who are interested in developing leadership skills and becoming the future leaders in our community.

Systematic Training For Effective Parenting Offers easy to apply skills needed to be an effective parent: Understanding children Understanding children's behavior Building self esteem Listening and talking to children Helping children learn to cooperate Discipline for children Children's social & emotional development You can meet the challenge of parenting by: Learning about how children grow and learn. Becoming skilled at encouraging your child. Discovering ways to listen and talk together. Learning effective, positive ways to discipline