Earn While You Learn
Women enrolled in Earn While You Learn attend one-on-one lessons with a parenting instructor, for one hour, every other week. The EWYL program allows families to earn “Baby Bucks” that can be spent at our Joyful Beginnings store.

Purpose Statement
The Earn While You Learn program of Central Michigan Pregnancy Services provides emotional, spiritual and physical support and education for single women who have chosen to parent their child(ren) and who demonstrate a need for affordable baby and maternity items.

You will receive:
· Fun and informative lessons on topics relating to pregnancy, parenting and many other
  subjects including: fetal development, going it alone, what’s safe, your changing body,
  infant massage, newborn care, your baby can sleep, basics of budgeting, the key to
  discipline, and many more lessons.
· Emotional support through regular one-on-one meetings with a Parenting Instructor for
  up to two years.
· Opportunities to earn Baby Bucks for coming to classes, completing homework, and attending
  select community programs that improve the life of you or your child.
· Access to Joyful Beginnings (our baby pantry) where you can have a pleasant experience
  shopping, spending, and budgeting the Baby Bucks you have earned.
  (No cash is accepted.) Material items available at Joyful Beginnings include:
  baby furniture, clothing, formula/baby food, blankets, diapers, and baby wipes.

If you are interested in the Earn While You Learn program download the EWYL application, and mail or deliver it to CMPS. We will contact you when a spot in the program is available.