In Nueces County, we've got one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in an urban area. Dr. Dorothy James, Extension family life specialist, said the program is not limited to professionals. Volunteers will receive training in personal skills like communication and anger awareness. Benevides estimated about 85 volunteers have been trained in her county. Volunteers reach about 2,500 parents a year.
Volunteers help people to become more effective parents.
Volunteers will receive 24 hours of instruction. Kits to assist volunteers will be handed out and are provided by the Children, Youth and Families Initiative Grant.