Want to give back through a gift of your time and care?
The Pregnant and Parenting Youth Program community includes an incredible team of volunteers.
“When I see the young parents in the program – how supported the moms are, how their confidence grows, and their babies flourish – it’s emotional,” shares Early Learning Program volunteer, Amy. She cherishes the connections with the parents, babies, and other volunteers.
Learn more about how you can become part of the incredible team of Camino volunteers. The Early Learning Program is one of many ways to give back through a wide range of volunteer opportunities.
Ava was greeted by staff who saw her strengths and potential, even before she did. She met other young parents who understood her challenges and celebrated her successes. Routines were hard at first, but Ava kept showing up, and support didn’t stop when she stumbled.
“We know they need time and consistency,” shares Family Outreach Worker Andrea Rennie. There's no ‘three strikes, you're out’. They need to know there's always someone they can come back to and get support.” It’s more than parenting classes or practical support - it's the belonging.
Today, Ava is pursuing post-secondary education with a clear career goal in mind and parenting with confidence, as her family continues to grow. She still comes back, not because she’s struggling, but because here she finds trusted support, connection, and the chance to keep growing as a mom.
Program Manager Jen Jordan adds, “We hear repeatedly that they keep coming back because this feels like home. Even years later, after they’ve completed school or moved on from supportive housing, they return to a warm welcome.”
The growth is visible: Ava has become this phenomenal, interested, engaged parent, eager to understand her children's development and give her family the best possible start.
By changing the narrative, Ava and other young parents are showing what’s possible when the right support is available. They are building healthier families, staying connected to community and proving again and again that their futures, and their children’s futures, are filled with possibility.
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