Reach Higher Heights Ministry
Welcome
Welcome to the Reach Higher Heights Ministry (RHHM) for single parents. RHHM is a free Christian platform that welcomes all communities to the site. RHHM is comprised of information for resources, activities, and an opportunity to post to the open forum. The forum is a place for single parents to interact and provide support to one another. RHHM is a way for single parents to connect with other single parents that may foster positive outcomes.
Forum Resources
What Does Single Parent Households Look Like Today in 2020?
Drawing from experiencing a single-parent household and becoming a single parent after widowed, economics and education do have a great impact on children living in one parent households. However, many single-parent households emerged to this status in so many ways and are not all financially stressed. Some parents became single parents due to several reasons, such as losing husbands or wives from tragedies of wars, demise of wealthy professional stars, adoptions, or foster parenting, last but not least divorce is noted as more prevalent in the USA. Some have chosen to become single parents of choice via several medical procedures such as in-vitro fertilization. Based on some of these examples all single parent households may not be dealing with financial struggles.
It has been noted in research, children living in one parent household has decreased remarkedly. Fathers as well as mothers has taken a positive role in raising children solo. In such a case, children are not all suffering from low-income circumstances.
Still there are many children who are facing instability from several of family situations that branches from being economic disadvantaged, living in underdeveloped neighborhoods, mental health concerns, teen-age pregnancies and other complexities.
The More You Know
March 28, 2020
Let’s Baby Talk…
1. Your baby will find your voice calming.
2. Answering baby talk helps your baby learn language and how to use the language.
3. Reading to your baby helps your baby develop, understand, and relate to language and sounds.
4. Singing to your baby will help your baby have love for music and help with brain development.
5. Praising your baby with encouraging positive words.
infants
Answering baby talk
Coming Soon Children Arts and Crafts Demo
March 28, 2020
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The More You Know
April 20, 2020
Mortgage and Foreclosure Assistance
Numerous programs destined to help single moms with paying their mortgage and also avoid foreclosure can be found in Pennsylvania. Resources may be offered by your local state, town or county, or they may partner with non-profits to provide assistance.
A foreclosure mediation program is offered if you are a Philadelphia resident, which can help a homeowner keep their home.
Various services are also offered by government certified housing and foreclosure counseling agencies. Call HUD’s interactive voice system to find a housing counseling agency near you at 800-569-4287
Debt Reduction and Credit Services
In order to get out of debt or deal with credit and home loan concerns thousands of families turn to non-profit organizations yearly for free or low-cost services. A large number of agencies operate throughout the state of Pennsylvania. To contact the National Foundation for Credit Counseling call 800-388-2227.
Energy and Gas Company Programs
Resources and organizations in their town or county can help low income single moms with their bills. Additionally, financial assistance and energy conservation programs are administered by many utility companies. 866-857-7095 to contact the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance.
Energy and Gas Company Programs
Resources and organizations in their town or county can help low income single moms with their bills. Additionally, financial assistance and energy conservation programs are administered by many utility companies. 866-857-7095 to contact the Low-Income Home Energy
Assistance.
Child Care Works
Child Care Works may be able to assist single moms concerned about the high cost of quality childcare and who require help. If they meet the income guidelines, working parents may be eligible for assistance with paying for childcare expenses. 717-657-9000
Extracted from Pennsylvania Online Resource Guide
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About the Author
Sylvia Carter, an initiator of Reach Higher Heights, a ministry for Single Parents. She is Alumna of Pennsylvania State University, received her Master of Education and Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Arcadia University ascertaining a dual degree. Ascertained her Christian advanced counseling education from Christian Counseling Education Foundation/ Westminster Seminary.
In accession, Sylvia possesses updated Commonwealth of PA and Department of Welfare mandatory certifications. Training and certifications include Developmental Domains in Early Childhood, How to Raise Emotionally Disturbed Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Positive Guidance for Parents and Children, Assessing Young Children, Trauma, Neurological, and Sensory Processing.
Presently, Sylvia works as one on one counselor with individuals with emotional behavior challenges and students with autism at Centennial School District program. Due to her interest with helping families and children she is a head teacher for Kid’s Club after-school program with Schoolhouse Learning Center. She worked for Epic Behavioral Health/Aveanna in Trevose and NHS/Merakey PA as a Behavior Consultant and Applied Behavior Analyst in homes and community settings. Sylvia has been employed with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) firm, Ceridian/Military OneSource as a follow-up counselor assisting military families with behavioral health counseling and resources. Most of all, she devoted her work experience assisting single parents residing in transitional housing programs as a program coordinator and counselor. Her focus has always been assisting single parents via ‘evidenced based practices’ that increase positive outcomes for independence and self-sufficiency.
Along with the accession of expertise, Sylvia is affiliated with the Women of Willow Grove Chamber of Commerce. Besides the attributes mentioned, Sylvia Carter is a member of Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ and ministers with the School of Prophets Ministerial team. She is the Business & Professional Women Chairlady of the Phileo District of the Koinonia Jurisdiction. Sylvia is the coordinator of the Holiday Bazaar Community Fair via the Phileo District Business & Professional Women. She is the mother to one son, L T. Carter. Sylvia W. Carter M. Ed., ABA, PCA
About Our Forum
New for You!
Welcome to the New Parenting Forum
Welcome to Reach Higher Heights Ministry which is a forum for Single Parents to come and share their concerns, network, and learn of resources that may be available to individuals who may be seeking help.
It is a great pleasure to provide this outlet to Single Parents and/or other visitors of interest. Please be advised of utilizing appropriate language and respect for all participants when posting your material.
Thank you for visiting this new opportunity to share your feelings and thoughts by utilizing this platform that you will find expressions of encouragement, peace, kindness, and non-judgmental advice.