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Providing Hope for pregnant and parenting youth
Who we Are
Stepping Stones is a non-profit program committed to providing hope for pregnant and parenting youth in the Lacombe and Ponoka areas. If you are a teen who is pregnant, or already a parent, we are here to support you.
At Stepping Stones, you will find us building a community of peer support, creating opportunities to develop essential life skills, and offering one-on-one support to young moms.
Stepping Stones is there for the long-term, helping young families raise their children in a safe and supportive environment - making a lasting difference in their lives!
Why we Exist
What makes Stepping Stones unique from other "teen parent programs" is that we are fundamentally relational, something we believe to be critical in helping youth make positive and long-lasting changes in their lives. Mentoring is at the heart of what we do. We strive to assist young moms in developing a balanced life: mentally, physically, socially, spiritually and emotionally. Our holistic approach works to ensure that the moms in our program create stable foundations, not only for themselves, but for their children as well.
What we Offer
Drop In / Discussion Groups: A time for the mom's and children to have a healthy snack, participate in crafts, stories and songs or just relax, while learning interactive play and having appropriate discipline skills modeled. Come out to discuss many different parenting issues, as well as building great friendships with other moms!
Community Kitchen: An opportunity to teach practical skills where young moms learn how to make nutritious, economical meals and baked goods (and take some home) while discussing parenting and life issues.
Parenting & Life Skills: Including supports for breastfeeding, parenting, discipline, budgeting, nutrition, cooking/baking, and goal setting.
Labour & Birth Support: caring and certified doula services.
Mentoring: Providing emotional and practical support such as driving to appointments, guidance for getting a job, helping with day-to-day life, etc.
Community Connections: Support and guidance for accessing other community services and organizations.