Working with Groups
GROUP 2
EDUCATIONAL GROUP PROPOSAL
TEEN MOTHERS EDUCATIONAL GROUP.
Abstract
With reference to a survey conducted over the past two years at the Legon hospital, it has been recorded that there is an increase in risk factors that affect teen mothers. This proposal is to enhance the quality of life of teen mothers by providing them with information on parenting and child- nurturing.
PURPOSE
The group will provide an avenue for learning and discussion on parenting skills for teen mothers. Each member is inspired to bring up an in depth issue about being a parent and to give response about issues that are raised.
AGENCY SPONSORSHIP
The Legon hospital is a health facility where people are given medical or surgical care. Among their delivery services is maternity. It has been recorded at the hospital that most teens after delivery face some risk factors pertaining to parenting and chid-nurturing. The agency has set up an association of nurses, social workers, doctors and psychologist to help remedy this situation through educating teen mothers.
MEMBERSHIP
Approximately seven teen mothers visit the Legon hospital every month. The group will be composed of teen mothers who visit the Legon hospital due to risk factors that affect teen mothers at the end of every month.
RECRUITMENT
Posters will be posted, brief announcement will be made and there will be public speaking at the hospital. Members will also be identified through the caseload and records of the agency and potential members will be contacted directly.
COMPOSITION
The group will be composed of seven to ten members who visit the