2019 STEPS Young Parent Summit

What is STEPS?

STEPS is an annual event that brings together over 100 young parents, as well as over 30 local organizations and agencies serving young parents! The event is planned by and for young parents, and strives to connect the young parent community to new information, new resources and new friends. Most importantly, the primary goal of STEPS is to celebrate and honor the success of every young parent attendee! The day consists of FREE workshops, FREE resources, FREE food, FREE prizes and lots of FREE fun!

Please remember that this event is for young parents 25 and younger. If you will be accompanying a young parent to the event, please register as a 'Young Parent Supporter'. Young Parent Supporters may include family, friends, providers--any person who a young parent wants to bring along with them to support them throughout the event. Each young parent attendee should only bring one support person with them (if they aren't a fellow young parent) and support people should not attend without a young parent attendee.

For questions, feel free to call Ariel at 617-582-0187 or email her at alchilds@bwh.harvard.edu.

STEPS Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Bring Someone?

Yes! Every young parent attendee is allowed to bring one support person with them--family, friend, advocate, the choice is up to you!

Can Adults Come?

This is an event for young parents. Those over the age of 25 may only attend if they are attending as a support person for a young parent attendee. Otherwise we ask that adults participate in our other Stronger Generations activities throughout the year. To learn more about Stronger Generations please contact Ariel at alchilds@bwh.harvard.edu.

Do I Need to Speak English?

The majority of the event will be English speaking, however we will have many people on staff and attending the resource fair who speak other languages (Spanish, French, Haitian Creole and more!). If you need language support during the event please let us know (email Ariel at alchilds@bwh.harvard.edu)!

Is there childcare? Can I bring my kids?

There will be childcare at the event and we have a limited number of slots available to people who RSVP by June 13th. If you have a small child you need to bring with you but can't send to our childcare room, that is OK but you will be responsible for your child for the duration of the event.

What if I can't come for the whole day?

While we encourage you to come for the whole day, we understand that some people have other places to be! Please feel free to come for as long as you are able but no matter what, be sure to register!