AIM 4 Teen Moms
AIM 4 Teen Moms (AIM4TM)* is an evidence-based intervention designed for teen moms by helping teen mothers define specific life aspirations, engage in planning to successfully achieve them, and consider the role of contraception in their lives.
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AIM4TM is an eight-session program, consisting of six individual sessions and two group sessions. This intervention is delivered by a facilitator, known as an advisor, over the course of eight weeks. AIM4TM engages teen moms in positive future thinking around a desired career goal.
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The program is designed for mothers between the ages of 14-20 years old with at least one child and is provided for free virtually, across the state of Arizona.
Core Elements:
Thinking about a positive possible future
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Through activities, and discussion, youth envision a positive future and set goals to achieve it
Present actions to achieve future success
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Youth learn communication skills, how to identify their own strengths as well as needed resources and experience a sense of success through engagement in personal and group activities
Safeguarding one's future
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Youth are encouraged to safeguard their future through risk reduction
Creating a reproductive life plan
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The curriculum incorporates knowledge of different methods of contraception and conceptualizes family planning as part of a larger holistic reproductive health agenda. Youth create a personalized reproductive life plans
Motherhood as an identity strength
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The program acknowledges motherhood as a driving force that motivates many young mothers to succeed in life. Youth are encouraged to consider parenting as adding to the strengths and experiences useful to succeed rather than as a limiting factor in their life