The Michigan Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Program (MI-APPP) and the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH) invite you to submit an application to lead a breakout session at the 3rd annual YouTHRIVE Teen Parent Summit! We are looking for engaging, interactive workshops to add to the summit. This year's summit will be on Friday, May 15 at Lansing Community College. The full day will run approx. 9am-3pm; we are still working out when in that time frame we will be offering these breakout sessions.
What is YouTHRIVE?
YouTHRIVE Teen Parent Summit is an annual, statewide learning and networking event, geared toward expectant and parenting youth (under 21). The goal is to provide a fun day where young parents from across Michigan can meet up with each other and be inspired and encouraged to pursue their personal goals while building happy, healthy, and thriving families. This FREE summit features hands-on learning opportunities, breakout sessions, inspiring panels of former teen parents, food and games/activities, campus tours, on-site student financial aid support, resource tables, and freebies, prizes, and giveaways.
Breakout session application details:
Breakout sessions will be 1-hr workshops offered by one or more presenters designed to convey specific information on a topic, provide an opportunity for skills-building, or engage participants in a shared learning or shared exercise on a given topic. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PRESENTATIONS ARE DESIGNED FOR EXPECTANT AND PARENTING YOUTH AUDIENCES - make it fun and interactive! :)
Topics from past summits have included:
- Healthy relationships and co-parenting
- Budgeting and financial management
- Mental health, self-care, and coping skills
- Cooking and nutrition basics
- College preparedness
- Goal setting and motivation
- Organization and time management
- Hip-hop and other art therapies
- Barbershop talks (for young dads only)
- Employment strategies (getting and keeping a job)
- Early childhood development
- Child attachment and bonding
If you have any questions about YouTHRIVE or this application, please contact Brittany Batell at
brittany.batell@moash.org. Thanks for your interest in being a part of this day!