Aftercare
Our Aftercare Parenting Education Program supports clients living in the greater Charlotte area who have completed our Maternity or Sarah’s House programs within the last 3 years. A Crittenton social worker conducts home visits and helps clients maintain a safe home environment for their children and healthy relationships. The social worker provides support, counseling, and resources for the healthy development of both the child and mother.
Objectives & Outcomes:
Our goal is to provide counseling and continued care for families to sustain health and stability. We work to ensure:
- Infants are current on immunizations
- Children reach their developmental milestones
- Participants have no substantiated cases of abuse or neglect
- Parents are able to pay their bills and maintain housing
Services & Approach:
Prior to discharge from our residential programs, we create a plan with clients to best continue serving them once they are living independently. During home visits, the social worker addresses the following topics:
- Child Development (Ages & Stages)
- Education and Career Support
- Parenting Skills
- Social and Life Skills Development
- Healthcare and Immunizations
- Housing/ Furniture Resources
- Repeat Pregnancy Prevention
- Substance and Alcohol Use Awareness
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness
- Financial Literacy Support