Contact: Beatrice Gaviria
3333 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL  33406
Phone: 561-868-4358
Fax: 561-868-4497
Email: Beatrice.gaviria@chsfl.org
Web site: www.chsfl.org

Program Offered:
The Transitions Mentoring Program provides pregnant or parenting teens with a chance to learn from the life experiences of a caring adult.  Program objectives include reducing at-risk circumstances, including: school drop out, repeat pregnancies, and low birth weight.  With the assistance of a mentor, Transitions aims to increase job opportunities, encourage high school or GED completion, and develop effective parenting skills.

Population Served:
Teens, ages 13–18 years old, who are pregnant or parenting throughout Palm Beach County.

Mentor Responsibilities:
Mentors with Transitions are matched to a single teen for one year.  During that time mentors meet with their mentee once a week for a minimum of an hour.  Each mentor devises a time suitable for his or her own schedule.  When meeting with a teen, mentors offer friendship, support and encouragement for positive parenting. Telephone or emails between visits are encouraged.

Time Commitment:
Mentors and mentees make a commitment to meet in person and maintain telephone contact weekly for one year.