S.T.A.R. (Supportive Tools for Advancement and Restoration).

Phase I

The S.T.A.R. program is a three year mentoring program that includes the following elements:

MENTORSHIP

1-on-1 Mentoring/Coaching. Mentors are trained advocates and liaisons for our moms. BYSM provides a referral list of resource providers (public and private) so that our mentors can inform their moms as needs arise.

EDUCATION/CAREER COUNSELING

• Talent/Skills Assessment
• Academic/Career Planning
• Assistance in Enrolling into a GED/College Prep Programs
• Tutorial Services
• Career workshops/seminars
• Employment Readiness (i.e. resume writing, interview preparation)
• Internships

PRENATAL & PARENTAL SUPPORT

• Prenatal/Parenting Seminars/Workshops
• In-home Visits 
• Parent Support Group Sessions
• Onsite Childcare During Sessions

HEALTH & FITNESS EDUCATION

• Nutrition and Cooking Classes
• Fitness Classes
• Mental and Physical Health Support
• Family Planning and Management

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

• Self-Perception Evaluation & Cultivation
• Effective Oral Communication Skill Development
• Etiquette Classes
• Personal Hygiene
• Dressing for Success
• Group Talk Sessions
• Conflict Resolution
• Social Development
  • Social Group Outings
  • Community Service
  • Developing Healthy Relationships

FINANCIAL LITERACY

• Budgeting Classes
• Debt Management
• Fundamentals of Online Banking
• Investments (e.g. stocks, crypto, real estate)

S.T.A.R. RETREAT

• 3-day Get-A-Way

EMERGENCY SUPPORT

• Living Assistance (limited in-house assistance)*
• Clothing and Food (limited in-house assistance)*

                        *Third Party Source

Phase II

• Transitional and affordable housing for pregnant mothers
• “For Your Soul Cafe (workspace for mom bosses)
• Childcare and After School Program