Our Financial Literacy pillar is a targeted effort to provide participants with practical tools and knowledge to navigate the complexities of managing finances in the context of parenthood. From budgeting and saving strategies to understanding credit and debt management, our program offers a comprehensive curriculum.
Financial Literacy Education
Our Job Readiness pillar is a comprehensive initiative aimed at equipping participants with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to enter and thrive in the workforce. Through a combination of vocational training, mentorship, and career counseling, we empower young parents to overcome employment barriers.
Career Readiness
Our Parenting Pillar serves to provide a structured and nurturing environment for participants to enhance their parenting skills and promote healthy child development.
The curriculum covers a range of topics, including effective communication, child nutrition, early childhood education, and emotional well-being.
Parenting Resources
Our Mission & History
The Upton Program (TUP) serves to provide equitable support for parenting and pregnant youth throughout Minnesota along their journey into parenthood. TUP focuses on breaking intergenerational poverty through access to job readiness, financial literacy, and curriculum based parenting programs.
Dismantling Barriers.
Creating Avenues.
Elevating Youth Voice.
The Upton Program (TUP)
A 6-month program helping young parents (ages 18–25) in the Twin Cities gain financial confidence and stability.
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Learn budgeting, investing, debt management & job skills
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Apply lessons directly to real-life goals
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Support provided: childcare, transportation, and meals
Build the skills. Break the barriers. Secure your family’s future.
