[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 30, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2403]
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                     RECOGNIZING THE NIGHT MINISTRY

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 30, 2009

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of The Night 
Ministry and their Response Ability Pregnant and Parenting Program, a 
program that is devoted to providing supportive services to pregnant 
and parenting homeless teens to strengthen family support systems, 
reduce subsequent pregnancies, keep teens in school, improve parenting 
skills and increase the safety and stability in their living 
situations.
  The Night Ministry's RAPP Program is this year's recipient of the 
Healthy Teen Network's National Outstanding Emerging Innovation Program 
Award. This award is given out annually to a program that has 
demonstrated commitment to the prevention of teen pregnancy or 
excellence in teen pregnancy and parenting services. The RAPP Program 
assists teen parents while focusing on both short- and long- term goals 
such as medical and mental health care, acquiring stable housing, 
vocational training, accessing public aid and general assistance by 
offering services in the community and at the eight-bed, eight-crib 
Open Door Shelter in Lake View.
  The Night Ministry's RAPP Program assists homeless teens while they 
deal with the stresses and strains of pregnancy and parenting. I am 
proud to recognize the hard work, ingenuity and charity of The Night 
Ministry as the RAPP Program continues to improve teenager's lives and 
the prospects of their futures.

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