St. Jude's Ranch for Children

Cirque du Monde offers Kids a Unique Perspective

St. Jude's Ranch for Children had a unique opportunity recently to team with Cirque du Monde professionals in a ten week program tailored especially for kids.  Designed to teach children appropriate risk taking and self-esteem building, the course incorporated tumbling, juggling, stilt-walking, ball-walking and other exciting activities led by actual Cirque du Monde professionals.  This was a really neat experience for our kids and we can't wait to share more details including pictures - so stay tuned!

Pregnant and Parenting Teen Program Launches in Nevada

We are so excited to announce our newest program in Nevada - the Pregnant and Parenting Teen Program. Launched on Saturday, May 2, 2009, the program provides “at-risk” mothers ages 10 to 17 years old the opportunity to receive training in parenting, job and life skills as well as social, academic and independent living skill development. Individualized and group therapy are also offered and all are delivered while focusing on the mother's health care needs throughout her pregnancy.

We are grateful for the generous outpouring of community and donor support that made the Pregnant and Parenting Teen Program a reality. Such kindness makes it possible for us to provide a safe, healthy and nurturing home for the girls and their babies, while breaking the vicious cycle of abuse.

Read more about Saturday's event here:

• "St. Jude's Ranch for Children a Safe Haven for Teen Mothers" (Las Vegas Sun)
• Photo Album of Event (Las Vegas Sun)
• "Pregnant and Parenting Teens Program: Help is Waiting at St. Jude's Ranch" (Las Vegas Review Journal)
• www.parenting-issues.net