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kiwi2 
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Posted: 08 April 2010 at 8:39pm |
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Hey there
Just wondering if they still have those homes for teenage mums or pregnant teens. I know of a 17 year old who has no-where to go. She is 3 months pregnant at this point. If you know of anywhere please post. I did a google but nothing came up. Will check salvation army.
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sarahm
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Posted: 08 April 2010 at 8:51pm |
Theres the Bethany Centre in Grey Lynn I think its run by the Salvation Army
http://www.bethanycentre.org.nz/home.html
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Posted: 08 April 2010 at 9:05pm |
I know that there is someone on here who was at Bethany - hopefully she will see this thread and give you some advice!
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Posted: 08 April 2010 at 9:10pm |
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I don't know what area you're looking at but Tauranga has this:
http://www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/local/news/haven-heaven-for-homeless-mums-to-be/3902517/
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Posted: 08 April 2010 at 9:14pm |
 MummyFreckle wrote:
I know that there is someone on here who was at Bethany - hopefully she will see this thread and give you some advice!
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yup , I was there  , I was there in 2002 when I was pregnant with my daughter Caitlyn , and i've known others since who have gone there .
I thought it was pretty good, not perfect, but then what is ? but overall a supportive , friendly environment and they fed me too , haha
PM me if you want anymore details
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Posted: 08 April 2010 at 10:25pm |
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An alternative might be Mercy Ministries in Auckland. I'm not sure whether the Auckland facility caters for pregnant mums but the overseas ones do. Again, it is also a Christian-based facility.
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Posted: 08 April 2010 at 11:48pm |
I also would suggest Bethany.
A care worker there bought a baby walker from me on TM the other week and asked for any donations for the babies there, which shows they are really helpful and caring. She came to pick up and left with bags & bags of stuff 
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Posted: 09 April 2010 at 10:25am |
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Hi there
Thanks for the info. She is based new plymouth way and I will forward the details on to her. Does anyone know of something like this in the southern parts of the north island.
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Posted: 09 April 2010 at 4:09pm |
In wellington there is a place in newlands, the house of grace. I had a friend stay there, here is the link house of grace
ETA : Sorry wrong link!! this is the correct one now
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Posted: 09 April 2010 at 5:06pm |
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I know there is a school for teen mums to go to, but not sure about a live-in place... My ex-FIL used to be a teacher at the school... I'll ask him if he knows of anything.
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Posted: 09 April 2010 at 10:10pm |
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Thanks everyone for your info. I will forward it all on to the relevant people. thanks again.
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Posted: 10 April 2010 at 12:23pm |
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Actually there is a school in Porirua for pregnant teens, which is close to Newlands...
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Posted: 10 May 2010 at 11:44pm |
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Hi im 13 and just wondering if there is a place in christchurch yeah for me.....
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Posted: 11 May 2010 at 12:00am |
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Hmm, I would get in touch with your nearest Salvation Army , they would probably know where to look
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Posted: 11 May 2010 at 10:42am |
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http://uppersouthisland.familyworks.org.nz/Site/Regions/Uppersouthisland/Christchurch.aspx
There is a plce on this site called holly house - says mums from 15 but Im sure they will no of all the services available for someone younger
I hope your family are on board to support you love, this baby caper is hard work.
Phone these guys at holly house anyway s and see what they can offer you
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Posted: 11 May 2010 at 11:13am |
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Thank you i will look into it..
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Posted: 11 May 2010 at 12:51pm |
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Have sent you a PM hun.
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Posted: 11 May 2010 at 2:06pm |
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Young mommy - Try citizens advice bureau. They might be able to point you in the right direction. Good luck.
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Posted: 11 May 2010 at 3:41pm |
I'm in new plymouth. If I had my own place I'd take her in but I live with family.
I'm more then happy to ' befriend ' her if she needs support and hand me down baby things
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Mercy ministries NZ does take pregnant teens
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Posted: 11 May 2010 at 4:35pm |
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Trudz If you are referring to my first post seeking help for my neice in NP here is an update. She was accepted into the wellington house of grace. However since then she has decided not to go and she has not been in contact with anyone in the family. So we don't know what she is doing now and how to help her out. It is an unfortunate situation as we have a large family that will help her out if she would let us. The problem is she won't accept any help from us. I thought she might accept help from a third party such as one of these facilities. But I was wrong. Hopefully she will change her mind.
ETA thanks for your kind offer though.
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