Case Management (top)
80% of participants in Insights' programs receive individualized case management. Case managers' support to clients includes needs assessment, problem solving and skill building, education, access to services, crisis support, violence prevention, informal counseling and resource and referral to community services.
Parenting Education and Support Group (top)
The highlight of the week for many young parents is the time when they attend their support groups. Moms, dads, babies, and extended family come to Insights' office or off site locations and spend time together with facilitators that combine education about child development, parenting and healthy relationships while establishing a supportive social network among peers.
The Healthy Start Program (top)
The Healthy Start program provides case management, parenting education and support groups for pregnant or parenting first time mothers under 17 years old (or 19 if still in high school) for up to two years. Clients are referred into the program after being assessed as “at risk ” by Multnomah County Community Health Nurses.
Enhanced Case Management (top)
The ECM Program provides intensive case management to young parents who have been identified as at risk of abusing their children. ECM clients come from families that have complex issues including domestic violence, isolation, poor coping skills, and substance abuse. Clients are seen on a weekly basis with case management and counseling services provided. In addition, clients are encouraged to participate in parenting and support groups. Case managers work with other community agencies to assist clients in creating safe and stable home environments for their children.
The Evening Breeze Program (top)
Evening Breeze is an ongoing parenting education and support group that includes both parents in the new family and provides quality child care for the baby. This group is open to all pregnant and parenting teens in Multnomah County.
The Christina Project (top)
The Christina Project provides support to teen moms who are or have been victims of domestic violence and works with them to build skills to ensure their safety.
The Homeless Teen Parent Program (top)
The Homeless Teen Parent Program provides homeless teen parents with case management, parenting education and housing referrals.
Programa Puentes (top)
Programa Puentes is a program for Spanish-speaking young parents and provides them with bilingual and bicultural case management and support groups services that include transportation and child care.
The In-Home Teen Parenting Program (top)
The In-Home Teen Parenting Program provides weekly in-home parenting education using the Parents As Teachers curriculum. Certified PAT case managers support parents to increase their confidence, skills and social supports in order to reduce their risk factors for child abuse.
The PASSAGES Program (top)
The PASSAGES Program supports teen parents to attend and complete high school or obtain a GED. Services include client advocacy and participation in parenting education and support groups.
The HomeSafe Housing Program (top)
HomeSafe Housing Program offers safe, supervised apartment living for teen parents and their children along with intensive case management.
Housing Assistance for Pregnant and Parenting Youth (top)
HAPPY (Housing Assistance for Pregnant and Parenting Youth) provides access to stable, permanent housing and case management to young families.
The Housing Readiness Program (top)
The Housing Readiness Program gives housing information and referral to teen parents and offers Ready-to-Rent classes.
Supporting Early Emerging Developmental Skills (SEEDS) (top)
The SEEDS program includes weekly case management, child check-ups and free screenings, field trips and play groups.
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