Focuses on structural learning development of both mother and child. Parenting sessions are designed to help mothers make conscious moral decisions in child rearing. Such sessions include but not limited to: child safety, appropriate discipline, basic instruction rules (feeding and hygiene), bonding and attachment, lamaze instruction, and bedtime mannerism for infants.
Clients are also scheduled for individual therapy sessions based on goals and needs. Community based agencies such as Pennsylvania Comprehensive Behavioral Health Service, Gaudenzia, T.W. Ponessa and Human Life Services will provide such services. Psychological Evaluations will be provided through Pennsylvania Comprehensive Behavioral Health service within sixty days of placement.
Clients are provided the opportunity to discuss issues surrounding their stay and PVFM in a confidential atmosphere. A Case Manager is assigned to every mother and child pair. Areas of discussion may include program progression towards established goals, staffing issues, and educational assistance.
Promotes independent living skills such as; job and employment, cooking, household cleaning, financial budgeting, post secondary education options, community and social skills and fitness instruction.
Encourages young mothers to develop strength and faith in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In addition, these groups are used to enhance the young mother's ability to apply values and moral standards to themselves and their children.
Enhances productivity of personal goals and accomplishments. In addition, house meetings assist housemates to communicate problems and concerns when they arise.
Focuses on the prevention of sexually transmitted disease and education, to promote safe sex practices and promote awareness of abuse.
Promote a healthy family environment for mothers and their children. Activities include; shopping, swimming lessons, movies, library, amusement parks and arts and crafts.
PVFM will provide transportation for all scheduled appointments, court hearings, agency meetings, activities and school (when necessary).
Allows mothers to recuperate from prolonged hours of sleeplessness or studying. PVFM staff will assist with children during down/ free time.
Teaches mothers how to positively identify with their children and promotes love and mutual affection between mother and child.
Meals include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snack. All special dietary needs will be met.
The level system is set up to monitor the mother's program progression towards their established Individual Service Plan Goals (provided on grounds.) This four level system is completed by taking the above sessions and classes. As each section is finished, it must be signed off by the mother's Case Manager.