H.E.A.R.T.S. – AP2 (Adolescent Parents Program) – Serves young adolescent parents ages 19 and under still enrolled in High School seeking their diploma or equivalent. The Adolescent Parenting Program, part of North Carolina’s Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiatives (TPPI), supports pregnant and parenting teens in building self-sufficiency and creating safe, nurturing homes for their children. Services include home visits, personalized goal setting, case management, and group education.
Lunch & Learn Life Group Sessions – Offers safe, evidence-based programs in an environment where participants engage in personalized academic learning. This platform fosters rapport and understanding by exploring the unique needs, wants, and desires of each teen parent through confidential group conversations.
The LoveBug Children’s Closet – Partnering with the Durham community, we offer free shopping experience to meet the clothing needs of young parents. By providing donated items such as clothing, shoes, diapers, wipes, formula, books, toys, and more, we ensure that teen parents can access necessities without financial barriers. Our future plans include expanding into a storefront to provide jobs for teen parents while extending our positive impact within the community.
WeThrive Leadership Initiative – Consist of a leadership- and skill-development workshop series, strategic employment opportunities, and culminate in the development and implementation of our participants' youth-focused project.
Services are available only to individuals actively participating in at least one of the programs listed above. To receive services, all participants must complete the full intake process. Participation in just one program qualifies you as an active participant.
Eligibility for Services
1-on-1 Case Management
Lunch & Learn Life Group Sessions
The LoveBug Children’s Closet
Emergency Support Services