Danielle Inn - Our Purpose

Our Purpose - to minister to pregnant and/or parenting
young women.

The ministry strives:

To provide opportunity for spiritual growth through a knowledge of Jesus Christ.

To fulfill all legal and ethical requirements set forth by the state.

To enhance self-esteem by developing a sense of acceptance and self worth.

To provide a healthy and secure living environment within the context of a Christian family setting.

To provide guidance and direction in areas of career, education and vocation.

To encourage abstinence from any substance, activity or behavior that is physically, spiritually or emotionally damaging.

To foster financial independence and security.

To inform young women concerning parenting and adoption options and encourage careful consideration of these options.

To teach parenting skills which include social skills, decision-making skills and stress management skills.

To foster responsibility and maturity necessary to maintain independent living and to develop a community support system.

To provide an opportunity for recreation, entertainment and creative self-expression.

To provide counsel to the young woman, her family, the birth father and his family.

By the time a young women leaves our care, she will:

Have been encouraged to pursue a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through opportunities of Bible studies, family devotions, and attending church.

Have received a well-balanced diet and have been taught good nutritional habits through cooking, menu planning and grocery shopping.

Have appropriate clothing to ensure her physical well-being.

Have her physical needs met by having regular medical appointments to ensure good health.

Have made a decision concerning her child, which would provide a loving and stable environment for herself and her child.

Have addressed life issues and problems in her past through individual and family counseling.

Have grown in her relationship skills to interact more effectively with her family.

Have continued her education and received career counseling.

Have received instruction in parenting skills.

Have had experience in financial budgeting.

Have received instruction in life skills.

Have developed on-going appreciation and skills in arts and crafts.

Has learned to enjoy community outings.

Have developed a list of community resources that are appropriate to her needs.

Have departed into family structure or an independent life.