Teen Pregnancy / Parenting Program

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The Teen Pregnancy/Parenting Program (TP3) helps teens obtain the resources and learn the skills they need to deal with the challenges of parenthood, and assists them as they work towards self-sufficiency. Services are confidential and voluntary.

Case Management for Teen Moms, Dads, and their Children

Using a goal setting model, TP3 helps teens meet their basic needs through coordination and advocacy with other organizations for services such as:

• Health care for parents and children
• Food, clothing and shelter
• Education and job training

Parenting Support

TP3 supports teens in their role as parents, so that their children get off to a healthy start through:

• Prenatal, childbirth education
• One-to-one support with parenting issues
• Modeling positive parenting
• Discuss appropriate child development
• Libary, videos and other educational materials
• Mentoring Project which matches community volunteers and teen parents

Pregnancy Prevention

TP3 engages teens in the prevention/education process by offering:

• Teen peer panel presentations to middle school and high school teenagers describing the reality and hardships of adolescent parenthood
• Information on birth control and support for its use
• Free condoms

Community Education

• Provide information to community/agencies specific to issues relating to teen pregnancy/parenting to raise awareness.

Eligibility

Male and female teens up to age 21 are eligible for TP3 services if they are parenting or pregnant and reside in Tompkins County. To refer a teen to the program, or for more information, contact the TP3 director at (607)273-1055.

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