Rockford MELD’s Mission is “guiding young parents to build a strong family and lead a responsible life by providing shelter, education and life skills training”.

Through our programs and services MELD offers support and resources, life and job skills training, parenting information, emergency shelter and housing. MELD provides programs for young moms, young dads and their children.

Young Moms Parenting Support Groups

Moms come together to discuss parenting and child development, interpersonal relationships and a variety of other related topics.
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Young Dads Parenting Support Group

MELD Young Dads Parenting Support Groups are programs that provide support and information to assist young fathers.
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MELD at Trinity House Homeless Shelter

MELD at Trinity House Homeless Shelter provides housing for homeless pregnant or parenting young mothers and their children.
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Transitional Living Program

The Transitional Living Program provides case management and life skills education to young families.
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Education and Employment Assistance Programs

The Education & Employment Assistance Programs partner with local employers by providing job and job training.
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Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

MELD provides housing assistance for young families 18-23 years of age who are at risk of homelessness or have recently become homeless.
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MELD Bucks Program

The MELD Bucks Program assists MELD homeless families by supplying them with baby and toddler clothing, supplies, and equipment and household items.
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