Life skills

A Friend's House realizes that many of the women who enter our doors lack basic life skills. Our goal is to equip them not only with the social skills, but with the professional and life skills needed to live healthy lives.

All aspects of healthy living are addressed on a daily basis. Each young woman participates in common home-management tasks including laundry, cleaning, and cooking. If a resident has not completed her GED, she is expected to work on that as part of the program. We also offer instruction in basic nutrition, budget and financing, career counseling, and fitness. For our pregnant residents, we have prenatal support with information about adoption programs and parenting skills.