The APP was piloted in 1984 in eight North Carolina counties. While funding to support the program comes from public sources, the program can be housed in private nonprofits, as well as DSSs, schools, or health departments. Private agencies that have been involved include Planned Parenthood, the YMCA, and the Boys Club. Coordinators provide at least two home visits per month, develop a plan with the young mother for completing her education, hold group meetings at least once a month to provide support and educational activities, and link the young woman with a volunteer mentor. APP coordinators also facilitate a community advisory board and an in-house management team of agency representatives that staff cases and make referral decisions.
Referrals come from various community sources.
School nurses, clinic counselors, and other involved agencies are the main sources. Referrals can be made by CPS workers or foster care workers, although this is less common. The program is completely voluntary, so it could not be part of a mandatory, court-ordered plan. However, if a CPS or foster care client was willing to participate, that young woman could be a part of the program. I don't know if I can.