Friends of PTMOF
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
There are many ways PTMOF can help with the practical life details that can be challenging for young pregnant women and young moms with their children .
Friends of PTMOF offers free donated items such as , Food , Medicine, baby clothes and equipment, maternity clothes, toys, and small household items.
Every Christmas Season Friends of PTMOF donate a food basket to over 200 families as a social responsibility for you and me . click here to donate : or call +256-705-853-169 and donate in kind.
We provide friendly support during appointments. Our capable and willing staff will attend appointments such as , homeless assistance, legal, medical , housing search and childcare .You can also join our team by filling our volunteer form and share your expertise with us.
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Each year PTMOF trains 8 young parents to make presentations to high schools to dispel myths about being a teenage parent, to provide education about healthy sexuality and informed decision-making about personal choices surrounding pregnancy options. Speakers feel empowered accepting opportunities for leadership among their peers, and students receive practical advice from the lived experiences of the young parents who deliver the presentations.
Call +256-705-853-169 to Book a Speaking Engagement.
HEALTH SERVICES
PTMOF Health services are designed to meet the needs of pregnant young women, young parents with their children. Pregnant teens have access to free pregnancy tests, specialized prenatal classes, individual health counselling, and nutrition groups through our referral programs with health service partners within our community.
Some of our health services are provided on-site such as medical camps but we also give referrals in the community. This may include finding a health care provider if a young woman is without a doctor or midwife.
Trained and experienced Labour Support Volunteers help pregnant young women prepare for a more positive birthing experience. They can accompany young women to prenatal classes, doctors’ and midwives’ appointments. They can also offer emotional and physical comfort throughout labour as well as help initiating breastfeeding after birth. Click here to find out how WE Can Help.
Quote, “ I am more confident with my baby
GROUP PARENTING
PTMOF group parenting program is funded by Friends of PTMOF
Once in a week current mothers meet with Alumni PTMOF Mothers and discuss infant and child development, develop parenting skills and receive family support from credible service providers. They also share clothes, books and toys, prepare a healthy meal , fun activities such self care (hair ,nails and make-up) a safe place of sharing experiences with other young moms. To donate to this program kindly click here