The Highlands Teen Pregnancy Shelter
Currently one of two licensed residential teen pregnancy shelters across the state of Ohio, the Highlands provides critical services to homeless and at-risk pregnant or parenting teens, ages 14-18, and their babies. The Highlands has capacity for five mothers and five babies at a time.
About the Highlands
Caring for an infant is hard work. The staff at the Highlands work with the mothers, helping them to understand child development, practice new parenting skills, and support one another. They also learn to cook, develop a budget, manage a household, and maintain healthy relationships. A primary goal of the Highlands is to help the mothers develop the skills necessary to maintain their independence.
The Highlands staff help mothers complete their educational goals, obtain employment, and explore career interests. While some mothers return home with family, many have moved into their own apartments with stable employment and a plan for their future and the future of their family.
The Highlands FAQs
Find answers to your questions about the Highlands and learn how we can help.
Each private bedroom is set-up with a dresser, closet, twin bed for the teen mom and a crib for their infant.
Yes, the only requirement is that we have consent from your parent/guardian in order to stay.
Yes, teen moms are permitted to have their cell phones while at the Highlands, although it is important to note that this is a privilege. Participants must respect the privacy of others. Pictures of other residents and their infants are not permitted.
The Highlands staff assist with transportation to/from medical appointments for the teen mom and their infant.
The Highlands staff provide care to the infants when the teen moms are attending school as well as working. The Highlands also helps the teen moms in learning how to properly screen daycare providers to ensure that their infants needs are met.
The Highlands has a good relationship with a local alternative school that can help with credit recovery and the attainment of a diploma and additional certifications. The Highlands has had many of their teen moms earn their diploma in a year while staying at The Highlands.
The Highlands encourages teen moms to obtain employment while they are in residence. Assistance in budgeting is provided by the counselor and direct care staff to learn effective money management skills.
Contact the Highlands
Call 330-633-9474 for more information or to make a referral.
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The Highlands
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Respite Care
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Outpatient Counseling
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