Waitakere Teen Dads Support Program Declared a Success
Auckland has successfully completed its first Teen Dads program, with the initial Waitakere Teen Dads Program report resoundingly positive. Based on group courses by ChangeWorks, with SKIP integration, the program uses trust building, relationship and action content.
Having a facilitation style that is experiential was vital and there are encouraging signs of young dad participation, with new facilitator training scheduled for early 2010.
This well organised pilot project had the support of HealthWest and the local Barnardos team, plus use of the local Teen Mum’s venue was an ideal bonus. Areas to improve may include age range, survey content, a need to reassess the budget and ongoing support arrangements.
A celebration gathering is planned for December while similar programs are planned for other teen parent units.
