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School Girl Mothers' Unit
"Ghozza', Sarria Street,
Floriana
E-Mail:-girlmothers.unit@gov.mt
Tel:- 21 243869; Fax:- 21 243869
Contact Person:- Ms Pauline Darmanin, School Counsellor
Mission Statement:-
To provide a support service and an educational programme to unmarried pregnant minors, leading them to adopt a positive attitude towards motherhood while empowering them to pursue their career path.
The main services offered are:-
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Providing a guidance and counselling service to pregnant girls under eighteen, their boyfriends and their parents as required; |
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Providing psychological, moral and educational support; |
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Providing support to girls both before and after the birth of the child; |
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Providing programmes in three main areas; namely, |
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A programme to prepare these girls to become mothers, the process of pregnancy, preparation to give birth, baby care, parenting skills. |
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A programme based on self-development with the aim of enhancing interpersonal skills. |
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Educational programmes aimed at enhancing their academic development. |
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Providing a service to the young unmarried mothers through:- |
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Support in guidance and counselling sessions both individually and within group support. |
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Various inputs to enhance parenting skills and issues relating to child development. |
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Facilitating contacts with, and the support of, other relevant organisations and services for the benefit of both schoolgirl mother and child; |
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Liaising with, and advising, school administrators regarding pregnant students according to specific needs of case. |
| Contact Person: |
Ms Pauline Darmanin, School Counsellor |
| Address: |
"Ghozza', Sarria Street, , Floriana |
| Telephone Number: |
243869 |
| Fax Number: |
243869 |
| Referrals: |
Students themselves, parents, the Heads of Schools, the Guidance Teacher, School Counsellors, Education Officer, other teachers. |
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