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The Single Parent Opting for Christ (SPOC) Program was founded on the belief that life's circumstances sometimes leave parents feeling alone and hopeless. The right opportunities can change the direction of their lives; if they will take advantage of them. Our services offer those opportunities.
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Successful single parents must first accept their role; parenting must be their number one priority. Healthy self-care, development and maintenance of traditions and rituals for the family, financial self-sufficiency and independence, a positive attitude, and management of family time and activities are also very important.
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Successful single parents connect with others and have a support network that is healthy and encouraging toward positive change. It is our desire to help our single parents develop and/or nurture these qualities.
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SPOC is a goal-based program.
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| Single parents are encouraged to make a consistent effort to accomplish their goals and abide by the rules and boundaries of the program. Once the initial goals are discussed and agreed upon, weekly reviews help monitor progress toward achieving them. Goals may be added, eliminated, or changed based on the recommendations of the treatment team or the desire of the single parent. |
| To accomplish the goals, single parents receive counseling, life coaching, Christian parent training, mentoring, and academic training. Academic assistance may involve obtaining a GED, vocational school, or college opportunities. Parents are encouraged to work at least part-time. |
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Once a family has achieved their goals and the parent can sustain the members independently, they will be encouraged to establish their own home. Follow-up services will be provided to the family as needed.
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| A relationship with Christ is at the center of the SPOC program. Parents develop a closer bond with Jesus through mandatory church attendance, Bible study classes, and Christian parenting classes. As a result, each parent’s heart is driven to opt or choose Christ as the pattern for their life and the lives of their children. |
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The treatment team is a group of people who help the single parent family develop written goals and implement them. This team consists of the single parent, the supervisor, a social worker, agency administrative staff, and any other special individuals involved in the family’s life. The team meets weekly to review progress and discuss the impact of services rendered. The therapist will also participate in the meetings when necessary.
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*The SPOC Program is open to anyone regardless of race, creed, or religion. Participants are required to be tobacco, drug, and alcohol free on and off campus. This initial requirement is a beginning step in the health and safety of the family, as well as other participants in the program. Background checks will be performed prior to acceptance.
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