The Glen at St. Joseph

The Glen at St. Joseph A life-changing campus for single mothers with young children who want to improve their lives.

While living at The Glen, mothers work toward earning a certificate or degree, while their children are cared for and learn at the campus ELC

When our young moms learn about The Glen at St. Joseph, they find the program has so much to offer to them and their chi...
09/02/2020

When our young moms learn about The Glen at St. Joseph, they find the program has so much to offer to them and their children. With their own 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom furnished apartment, a new resident finds she has truly found a safe haven. Our mom’s also found a community of residents in the same situation – wanting a better life for themselves and their children. Our Glen graduates often mention having this community with shared goals was something they appreciated the most while they lived at The Glen. Our Glen community understands how to support each other through the lows and highs. Find out more about The Glen. www.glenatstjoseph.org

Wellness – living life well – is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Wellness of spirit, mind, body, finances, relation...
08/21/2020

Wellness – living life well – is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Wellness of spirit, mind, body, finances, relationships – these are uppermost in the minds of our Glen staff and our residents. To stay in touch and to keep relevant, The Glen coaches reach out regularly to our moms. Our dedicated Early Learning Center teachers also keep in touch with our moms and their children. Our teachers inform them how the children are doing while they spend their day at our Early Learning Center. Their physical and emotional wellness is just as important as our moms’. The Glen staff continually expands its expertise so they can be a true support to our residents as they learn and grow. www.glenatstjoseph.org

Controlling the pandemic requires us to be firm with our children about being careful, washing hands, and staying close....
08/05/2020

Controlling the pandemic requires us to be firm with our children about being careful, washing hands, and staying close. It can be stressful to be on alert 24/7. It’s difficult to plan things and expect it to happen the way we imagine. Getting through the hot summer days with everyone hanging on us and being crabby isn’t what motherhood should be. Try these tips:
1. Be proud of yourself. You’re sticking to wearing masks, washing hands, and disinfecting.
2. Think of ONE good thing that happened to YOU today. If it’s getting to take a nap for 30 minutes, that’s good enough. It made your awareness of COVID a half-hour shorter.
3. Read a book or magazine to escape. Read to your children or have them read to you. Spend 10-15 minutes on fantasy. Reading shifts your thinking, even if it’s for a short time.
4. Find ONE good thing that you noticed about each person in your family today – and tell them.
5. Drink water. You’ll feel better, even if it doesn’t have ice.
These five things may seem simple. However, doing them will change the pace of the day and have you thinking about five things you haven’t considered before. Good luck! Feel better! www.glenatstjoseph.org

Make Peace with the Past. Be Content with the PresentBuild Confidence in the Future.While living at The Glen at St. Jose...
07/15/2020

Make Peace with the Past. Be Content with the Present
Build Confidence in the Future.
While living at The Glen at St. Joseph, our families explore these three mindsets. With the help of coaches, their children’s teachers, and supportive family and friends, our mothers and children learn and grow. They have an opportunity to choose the values, education, parenting style, and personal goals they prefer. Our families use their time at The Glen to define their future stories. By pursuing "education of the whole person," they build confidence and family stability for the future.

Life happens and so do unexpected things. What is your plan B? Has anyone told you to have a plan B? What about a plan C...
07/02/2020

Life happens and so do unexpected things. What is your plan B? Has anyone told you to have a plan B? What about a plan C? Backup plans are the recipe for success. Mothers and their children living in poverty often don’t have back up plans or the resources to put one together. One of the best things we do for our residents is teaching them how to plan and putting resources in place so they can have options when something doesn’t work out as planned.

Our third and final installment focuses on preparing your child for the “new normal” at their childcare center:1. Practi...
06/15/2020

Our third and final installment focuses on preparing your child for the “new normal” at their childcare center:
1. Practice some of the new procedures they might have to do during the day, like washing their hands more often, wearing a mask, having their temperature taken, sitting far apart from their friends, eating in shifts, etc. Check with your childcare center about new procedures and, include them in your practice routines and conversations with your child.
2. Pack your car with disinfecting wipes or sanitizer to clean hands after you leave the. Once you arrive home, change your child’s clothes and wash their hands. This is a good practice to keep everyone healthy.
3. Create a “special time” to sit and talk when you get home. This helps both of you relax and talk about how the day went for both of you. A few quiet moments at the end of the day gives your child a routine to look forward to.
Return to work and childcare requires some careful planning. Both of you may feel nervous about being separated. Taking these steps can help you and your child feel better prepared for the return to work and childcare.

Today we share more helpful ways to prepare your child for the return to childcare from Dayton Children's Hospital and T...
06/10/2020

Today we share more helpful ways to prepare your child for the return to childcare from Dayton Children's Hospital and The Glen at St Joseph staff:
1. Return to a pattern of regular sleep and wake-up routines. Being too tired makes it difficult to handle change. Calming activities before bed can help them get to sleep. Use the same wake-up practices you used in the past. Familiar routines help children know what to expect and what comes next.
2. Talk about how they feel about returning to childcare. Talk about how going back makes them feel so they understand it may take time to adjust. It’s normal to feel anxious– we feel this way, too, don’t we? Involve them in the planning and practice of new routines. Once they return, you can remind them why they practiced and how the plan is working.
Adding these ideas into your return-to-work plan can make a big difference. Look for Part Three of our transition tips for the return to school. Please share this advice.

After spending so much time away from childcare, going back can be a challenge. When sending your child back to childcar...
06/08/2020

After spending so much time away from childcare, going back can be a challenge. When sending your child back to childcare, having a plan helps. Here are tips from The Glen's coaches and Dayton Children's Hospital to help you prepare:
1. Talk to your children about the things that will be changing. Let them know you will be at work while they get to go back to school. For young children, use simple words they can understand. Let your child know they will be seeing their friends and teachers and doing activities they have missed. Share pictures of teachers and friends to remind them of the good times they have had at preschool, to get them excited about returning.
2. Let them know that things will be a bit different like drop off and pick up. If children are able to practice some of the new procedures, they won’t worry as much. Your daycare/preschool should have information to prepare your child.
Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing more ways to prepare you and your child for the return to childcare.

Life coaching is about building a relationship of trust. When we want to make a better life for ourselves and our childr...
06/03/2020

Life coaching is about building a relationship of trust. When we want to make a better life for ourselves and our children, it requires that we change and grow. Those who live at The Glen at St. Joseph have their own coach to walk with them as they make personal changes and pursue their education. Our coaches help you grow as a parent and learn more about yourself and who you want to become. Above all, the coaching relationship helps you grow and trust yourself. See how The Glen helps young mothers learn and grow into their best selves. www.glenatstjosph.org

There are many unique challenges low-income single mothers face. The Women’s Legal Defense and Education Fund outlines m...
05/27/2020

There are many unique challenges low-income single mothers face. The Women’s Legal Defense and Education Fund outlines many of these challenges. Learn why it is often difficult for single mothers to break the cycle of poverty and you’ll see why The Glen at St Joseph is so committed to its mission. https://www.legalmomentum.org/women-and-poverty-america

The benefits cliff is the Catch-22 that exists when low-income families work harder to raise their earnings but may end ...
05/12/2020

The benefits cliff is the Catch-22 that exists when low-income families work harder to raise their earnings but may end up worse off financially because they are no longer eligible for the programs that have allowed them to work. The Federal Poverty Level creates many challenges for low-income families. Overcoming these challenges is a focus of The Glen at St. Joseph – to help bridge this gap and give mothers and their children an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty.

People fall victim to unexpected hardships such as medical costs, rent increases, and loss of a spouse or partner. These...
04/27/2020

People fall victim to unexpected hardships such as medical costs, rent increases, and loss of a spouse or partner. These losses often force families to rely on government programs and local resources to support themselves, often working long hours on small incomes. The Glen at St. Joseph coaches, educates and connects moms and their children with the skills, employment, and services they need to break the cycle of poverty and create a new story for themselves and their children. How can we help you?

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611 St. Joseph Avenue
Dayton, OH
45410

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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