Tupper Young Parent's Program

Program Description:

Tupper Young Parents Alternative Program is a collaborative program involving the Vancouver Board of Education and the Y.W.C.A.

The core focus of the program is to facilitate students building life-long skills and confidence that will allow them to meet the academic and personal challenges of parenting, not just while in the Young Parent Program, but in the challenging years beyond the program. 

The program offers the following services to young parents and expectant parents:

• Individualized, self paced  programs depending on student needs and goals;
• A modified schedule to accommodate parenting
• Regular, adapted or modified courses toward high school graduation;
• Support and advocacy of a full-time Youth and Family Worker;
• Licensed on-site child care at Y.W.C.A. Emma’s Early Learning and Care Centre

• Opportunities for fitness activities at the Y.W.C.A.;
• Food Safe Certification and Foods 11 and 12;
• Parenting and child development credit course;
• Healthy Communication credit course;
• Healthy nutrition and lifestyle credit course, which includes healthy snacks and meals daily;
• Bus pass assistance, if needed.

Student Profile:

Tupper Young Parents serves 20 pregnant and parenting teens (13 – 19 years of age) who wish to complete their education in a safe, nurturing, individualized environment while also providing a safe, nurturing environment for their children. 

By becoming a student of Tupper Young Parents, we hope that you share our Commitment to Success.

Academic Goal:

The curriculum focuses on academic and elective courses leading to a BC Secondary School Graduation Certificate (Dogwood), potentially fulfilling post-secondary entrance requirements. Student progress is managed through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process which involves the student, the parent/caregiver and program staff.  Adaptations and modifications are made where necessary to meet the needs of the students.

In addition to providing educational programming, the program assists young mothers to achieve self-reliance and independence by combining academic work, counseling, career choices, health and parenting sessions, support groups, and recreational opportunities.

Referral Process:

Referrals are made directly to the Tupper Young Parents Program. Referrals are accepted for students 13 to 19 years of age from Counsellors, Administrators, Social Workers, Youth and Family Workers and student self referrals. Intakes occur regularly. 

Please check our summer phone message at 604-713-5839 and leave a message to sign up for the next scheduled intake.

Program Capacity and Staffing:

Tupper Young Parents enrolls 20 students and has two Teachers, one Youth and Family Worker and tutors.

BEFORE APPLYING:  Certain forms are essential for registration.   Before attending an intake, please begin the process of collecting this documentation to ensure a quick and smooth intake procedure: 

• Student number (BCESIS)
• PEN number (Personal Education Number)
• Past school report card
• Proof of address (Rental agreement, Property tax notice, Hydro or Phone bill…)
• Proof of Canadian Identification (Passport, Visa, Birth Certificate, …)
• Aboriginal ancestry statues (Statues Card #)
• Current home address and postal code
• Guardian’s address, postal code and phone number (if different from yours)
• Emergency contacts ( Three people school may contact in case of emergency)
• Out of town emergency contact (in the event of a natural disaster)
• Doctor’s name and phone number
• Dentist’s name and phone number
• Care card number
• Immunization form

Address:                      

419 East 24th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.  V5V 2A2

Telephone: 604-713-5839

Fax:           604-713-8232

Administering School: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School