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Goal of Program

St. Gerard Campus and Maternity Home is a safe-haven environment for pregnant teenage girls where they may have their children while attending an accredited high school. By creating a mentally well balanced young woman, with a solid academic education, she will be better able to care for herself and her child, forever breaking the poverty, abuse and welfare cycles so prevalent in this segment of society. Our program empowers these young women, prepares each with the education and life skills to live independently and succeed after graduation. We positively affect the drop-out rate. In addition to the high school, our services include on-campus licensed teaching day care center, a residence for abandoned, abused or neglected pregnant teens, a Pregnancy Crisis Center for all women and adoption services As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we operate solely on donations, grants and fundraising efforts, accepting no federal funding.

Type of Placement

Residential Maternity Home Care Worker/Case Worker

Service Area

Northeast Florida

Service Length

Long-term/One-year minimum, renewable.

Program Size

2-3 volunteers.

Requirements

Women; single; no dependents; at least 18 years of age; good physical and mental health, college degree preferred or experience working with pregnancy issues and infant care; candidates must complete application process and agree to undergo a personal interview, and criminal background clearance, possess valid driver's license; desire to work with at-risk teen moms; commit to living in simple community lifestyle; wish to grow in faith; sense of humor; perseverance; openness to diversity; leadership qualities; an ability to make friends and live with others.

Financial Arrangements

Room and Board provided. Plus, monthly stipend.

Living Arrangements

Lives on site 24/7 in Maternity Dormitory with own bedroom and bath; cable tv, internet and all utilities provided. The Dormitory houses up to 7 pregnant or teen moms and their child(ren). Community room and community kitchen for shared meals between all residents and dormitory volunteers.

Training

On-the-job.

Application Deadline

Ongoing.

Start Date