Crittenton has provided the PEARLS program since 1983. PEARLS has guided many young parents towards making positive decisions for themselves and their children.
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PEARLS (Parenting Education and Responsive Life Skills) is a 26 week program for young parents dealing with the dual challenges of adolescence and parenting. Participants build a positive support group that helps them cope with the issues they face every day.  Interactive sessions include group discussions, role plays and educational games.

With support from a caring adult, participants develop decision-making, goal setting, communication, positive parenting, and stress management skills. Topics included in the comprehensive sexuality education that we provide include sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy prevention, and the value of abstinence.