Projects

Young Parents Project

Source: Youth Substance Abuse Service

The Young Parents Project based in Frankston, provides a specialist service for young people (under 21 years) who are parents or about to become parents, are misusing drugs and whose children are likely to become the subjects of Child Protection notification. The overall objective of the Project is to protect the children born to young people at risk through drug use by enhancing their parenting capacity and providing family support and drug treatment simultaneously.

While outcomes are difficult to quantify, the evaluation findings reveal clear indicators that the Project provides a good platform for these young people to work towards making changes in their lives and developing strategies to cope with their circumstances. Encouraging and facilitating young people to engage with primary health care facilities in an ongoing way is an example of this.

Contact:  Bern Murphy

Email: bemurphy@unimelb.edu.au