Single Parent

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