Teen Parent Support and Education

Parenting can be tough and exciting for parents of all ages! The Teen Parent Program is here to offer support to pregnant and parenting teens and their families.

One-on-One Support

The Teen Parent Program tailors family support services to meet the individual needs of program participants through a strength-based, family-focused approach. Family support workers provide in-home parent skill building and education utilizing Parents as Teachers, a curriculum focused on parents being the first and most important teacher in their child’s life. Special emphasis is placed on:

• Creating a nurturing home environment
• Child development
• Positive discipline
• Role modeling: How to set a good example for your child. Show them the way you want them to act.
• Age appropriate expectations

The Teen Parent Program can provide young families with gently used baby/child supplies and clothing.

Family support workers also assist young families with the following:

• Educational goals and planning
• Employment
• Budgeting
• Finding quality child care
• Housing
• Building healthy relationships
• Referral to local services
• Balancing adolescence with parenthood

More about the Teen Parent Program:

Home Visits

Transitional Living

Respite Childcare

Support Groups

Supportive peer networks are created for young moms and dads during weekly group meetings and monthly workshops at UAY. Young parents meet other parents, share their parenting stories and build important new friendships. Meeting other young moms and dads shows young parents they’re not alone, and helps them feel supported.

During these meetings young parents gather important information on personal and parental skill building, listen to speakers on a variety of topics and participate in fun recreational and craft activities. For attending the meetings, youth receive “Group Bucks” which can be cashed in for gift cards at local stores. Snacks, child care and transportation are all available!

Contact a Teen Parent Family Support Worker at UAY to check on group times and openings.
Phone: 319-338-7518