Teen Mothers
Damamli, meaning a “Beautiful Vision”, is a foster care and independent living preparation program for pregnant and parenting adolescent mothers ages 16-20 who are in the Foster Care System or Department of Juvenile Services System. We are licensed to provide services to a maximum of 24 clients and we can accept youth who are pregnant or have no more than two children.
Damamli’s two-step support system first provides the mothers with the opportunity to raise their children in a safe and nurturing foster home. Then, once they are prepared, we assist the mother’s in transitioning to an independent living apartment.
The program focuses on three key services:
- Case Management
- Foster Family Support
- Parenting and Independent Living preparation
To further prepare our youth for independent living we provide 25 weeks of parenting classes (using the Make Parenting A Pleasure curriculum) and life skills classes (using the Casey Life Skills curriculum). During these classes youth receive training in such areas as parenting, pregnancy prevention, developmental stages, stress management, anger management, discipline, communication, money management, household management, health, hygiene, employment preparedness, community resources…and more.
SERVICES OFFERED
Damamli offers additional services such as:
- Monthly trainings and support groups
- Financial stipend for youth
- Family recreational activities
- Daycare referrals and payment of daycare services
- Regular home visits
- Educational Assistance
- Employment guidance
- Mental Health Referrals
- Substance Abuse Referrals
CONTACT US
Our contact information is as follows:
Damamli-Independent
Living Program
1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite 230
Commercentre East
Pikesville, Maryland 21208
Office: 410-602-5313
Fax: 410-602-3509
