Life Skills Workshops
July - December 2008
All workshop are held on Saturdays from 10:00-12:00 pm
Teen Mom Group 12:00-1:00 pm

  • July 12th — Potty Training
    Learn the signs of readiness, how to get started and how to deal with resistance when potty training your little one.

  • Aug. 9th — Depression and Coping Skills
    Learn the symptoms of depression and how you can re-duce stress and negative thoughts by using effective coping skills.

  • Sept. 13th — Healthy Meals on a Budget
    Learn the basics of nutrition and how to make easy, cheap and healthy meals for your family.

  • Oct. 11th — The Three E’S- Etiquette, Esteem, Exercise
    Learn the importance of etiquette, self esteem and exercise.

  • Nov. 8th — Stress and Anger Management
    For those who have a tough time controlling their anger or feel stressed out, learn great ways to relax and manage your anger.

  • Dec. 13th — Holiday Party
    Come and enjoy the holidays with other teen moms and their children. We’ll have games for the kids, gifts, food and fun!

A drawing for a $30 gift card to WalMart is given following each workshop. All teen moms who attend have a chance to win the gift card.

Click here for a copy of the Program Opportunities Brochure

For more information, email program.director@alleyshouse.org.

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Mentors
alley's house is a member of the Metroplex Mentor Center. This is a coalition of local agencies with mentoring programs adhering to a level of standards and practices in sync with the Texas Governor's Initiative on Mentoring.

Our program is a one-to-one type mentoring program and is modeled after the Big Brothers Big Sisters Model. We match the teen moms participating in our program with a volunteer mentor from within the community. The mentor meets with the teen mom 6 hours per month for a one year period. The mentor works directly with her to assist her in accomplishing her Goal Plan and Life Skill Activities.

Steps to Becoming a Mentor

  1. Call 214.954.6400 to request a volunteer packet. Complete and return the necessary forms.
  2. The Program Director will process your paperwork which includes reference checking, a Criminal Background Check and a review of your application.
  3. The Program Director will schedule a personal interview with the potential mentor.
  4. alley's house will notify you to schedule your Mentor Orientation and Training Workshops.
  5. Once approval into the program is completed you will be notified.
  6. The matching process begins between the teen mother and the mentor. This process is the responsibility of the Program Director.
  7. Once the match is made, the Program Director will contact you regarding the specifics of the match. A meeting will be scheduled at this time to meet the teen mom and review the Teen Mom's Mentoring Plan.

Calendar for Mentor Orientation / Mentor Training Workshops

Mentor Orientation: 7/12, 8/16, 9/13, 10/11, 11/8
Mentor Training: 7/19, 8/23, 9/20, 10/18, 11/15


All of the workshops are held at alley's house (4907 Spring Ave., Suite 103, Dallas 75210 and are held from 6-8 pm.


If you have any questions, please contact us at program.director@alleyshouse.org.

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Other Programs

Case Management Services

  • A complete Assessment is done to determine your specific needs. Learn how to get the services you need.
  • We’ll establish a Goal Plan with activities to help
    you reach your goals.
  • We’ll follow up with you regularly to help you stay
    on track.

GED or In-School Tutoring

  • Tutoring scheduled as needed whether you’re in
    school or wanting to get your GED.

Mentors for Young Mothers Program

  • We’ll match you with a volunteer mentor.
  • Your mentor will provide personal guidance, support
    and friendship to help you reach your goals.
  • Meet as schedules permit! About 6+ hours/month.

Microsoft Office Online Training and Keyboarding

  • Learn all Microsoft Office products and computer keyboarding at your own pace and according to your schedule. Sign up for as much time as you need.

On-the-Job Office Training

  • Learn all the skills necessary to get an entry level
    office position: typing, filing, copying, faxing, answering
    phones, etc.

Parenting at Home Program

  • We’ll provide in-home assessment and recommendations
    for improving your parenting skills / techniques.

Learn to Earn Program

  • Receive a $100 gift certificate to Target or Walmart for successfully completing the Microsoft Office Online Training program, your GED or your HS Diploma. Sponsored by Eileen Kelley, Ltd.

Click here for a copy of the Program Opportunities Brochure

For more information, please call Allison Whitehead at 214.954.6400 or email at allison.whitehead@alleyshouse.org.

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