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Futures serves youth and young adults in Thompson and surrounding area who are at risk of becoming pregnant, those who are pregnant and those who are parenting children age 0-6.
Futures was developed through a partnership of community service providers as a way to respond to specific needs of young parents and youth at risk of becoming pregnant in the community - needs such as counselling, educational supports, and financial support services. Futures opened in August 1994. /font>
The project aims to improve the health and well-being of its priority groups by providing resources, support and services that can enhance their lives. Futures reaches out to participants during a time when life is full of challenges and barriers to success. The project is dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential and in turn provide a solid and healthy start for their children.
Futures is a community based, voluntary program emphasizing participant-driven service. Service requests range from prenatal support and parenting skills to transition housing, relocation and family budgeting. Collaboration among service providers is a defining feature of the Futures programming approach, and the project also has a strong focus on education, both for priority groups and the broader community.
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