The Teenage Mother project is an intervention model to support teen mothers, developed by Hope and Homes for Children (HHC) in Rwanda. The documents provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges faced by teen mothers, the prioritization of causal factors, and the implementation of the Active Family Support (AFS) model to address these challenges.
The Intervention Model
The intervention model revolves around five key pillars of AFS model: improving living conditions, addressing physical and mental health concerns, strengthening social and family relationships, enhancing educational opportunities, and boosting household economy. It employs a range of strategies like psychosocial support, group therapy, individual therapy sessions, family mediation sessions, peer support groups, vocational training, educational opportunities, and income-generating activities. By providing these comprehensive services, HHC ensures that teen mothers receive the holistic support they need to overcome their challenges and build a stable, healthy future for themselves and their children.
Presentation and Study
The presentation and study describe a pilot conducted to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and potential impact of the intervention. The pilot program involved identifying teen mothers from chaotic families aged 13- 19 years old from selected communities, implementing intervention components, collecting pre- and post-intervention data, and monitoring progress through reassessment . The results of the pilot program indicated positive outcomes, leading to the refinement and scaling up of the intervention model.
