“Resources for Adolescent Parents (R.A.P), is a New Directions program that offers a full-time high-school (Grade 9-12) curriculum to pregnant and parenting young women, 14-17 (18+ if in extended care of Child and Family Services)  in an off-campus Gordon Bell High School classroom.” (New Directions, n.d.)

Referral Process

“When contacting the R.A.P program to apply for school or to make a referral you will be advised:

  1.  If there is a spot available and an intake appointment will be scheduled.
  2.  If your name will be placed on a wait list along with an approximate time when an open spot is available in the classroom.

Once a spot has opened up, you will be contacted to begin the intake process.

The intake process consists of:

  1. A meeting with the R.A.P Coordinator or Case Manager
  2. A tour of the program
  3. Completing all paperwork.”

(New Directions, n.d.)

Supporting Indigenous Heritage with Young Mothers

“R.A.P students attend New Directions Indigenous Cultural activities as well as various activities in the community. An Elder is available to the class to provide teachings, conduct sharing circles, and meet one to one with the students.

In the summer R.A.P offers a recreational program with an emphasis on Indigenous culture and parenting.” (New Directions, n.d.)