A Cape Town established Non-Profit Organisation is providing research based intervention programmes for expecting teenage mothers and their children for 1000 days with the long term aim of decreasing aggression in communities.
With programmes run by certified clinical supervisors, Imbrace aims to equip every expecting mom for motherhood and future job readiness.
Imbrace assesses each expecting teenage mother individually, to ensure she is provided a range of counselling services by skilled, qualified and nurturing social workers.
"We focus on the the predictors of aggressive behaviour namely; boys of teenage mothers experiencing toxic stress due to food insecurity. These children are the upcoming generation with aggression prevalent in their homes."
Kaytlyn Minnie, Founder.
For donations, Imbrace uses a multi-currency online platform, enabling them to boost their fundraising income with tools that empower their supporters to donate.
Tutoring from reputable local companies will assist mothers to best re-enter the education system. Imbrace facilitates training to enhance natural talents and skills.
Support for the young baby will be offered by the day-care centre. Aimed at providing food security and a stimulating environment. All designed to enhance engagement and foster responsive relationships. The baby will develop sophisticated methods of play. The daily programmes revolve around developing non-aggressive behaviour patterns and alternative strategies to dealing with frustrations.
Ways you can help:
1. Donate to our social work department towards the remuneration of the social workers for their selfless work efforts.
2. Contribute to our social development department and introduce your skillset to mothers to expose and inspire.
3. Donate any and all equipment to our nutritional department towards the vegetable garden and kitchen.
4. Donate any and all items for childcare to our Day-Care department. Blankets, cots, toys and the essentials.
5. Donate to our woman’s wellness department, to support the holistic wellness workshops during pre and postnatal pregnancy.
6. Donate any office and stationary equipment to our administration department.
