NYAS, in partnership with Wesley Mission, has developed the Young Parenting Program (YPP) out of a need to provide a more holistic and integrated service to vulnerable young families who were unable to access the Willow Tree Program. It is designed to be child focused and specifically tailored to meet the needs of vulnerable young parents up to the age of 25 years.

The YPP functions as part of an action-learning cycle, alternating between group based and in-home learning, supported by case workers and group facilitators.

The objective of this program is to provide a consistent and measured set of outcomes in both parenting skills and the health and development of children.

Aims
YPP has the following aims:

  • To promote healthy development in children.
  • To promote strong, functional and well-supported families by the development of parenting skills and through access to local services.
  • To reduce and prevent child abuse and neglect in participating families.
  • To prevent homelessness by providing semi-independent and transitional accommodation.
  • To provide a practical day to day program for new mums.

Referral Overview
The following diagram gives an overview of the referral process for YPP clients.


Referral Form
A referral form for entry into the program is available on line and may be downloaded and then faxed to the YPP Coordinator – see fax number below.

Factsheets
A series of factsheets have been developed to help young families and case workers through various stages of development of a child. These factsheets are available on request by contacting:

YPP Coordinator
Telephone 02 4720 3718
Fax 02 4725 2597
Email ypp@nyas.org.au

List of YPP Factsheets

  1. Development of a child
  2. Communicating/Bonding with your child
  3. Daily Care of your child
  4. Your child’s Behaviour
  5. A child’s Sleep habits and routine
  6. Your child’s Health
  7. Safety for your child
  8. Play & Learning for your child
  9. Nutrition for your child
  10. Taking care of Mum and Dad at all ages
  • Your Family
  • Looking After You
  • Pregnancy
  • Getting Ready for Baby
  • Centrelink – baby bonus, parenting payment.
  • Housing

Factsheets numbered 1 – 9 are available for ages 0 - 3 months; 3 – 12 months; and 1 – 3 years.

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