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Teen Pregnancy Support Program
Teen Pregnancy Support
Program (TPSP) is a program for teens (19 years
of age and younger) that are
experiencing their first pregnancy. This program is a collaboration
between the Faith Communities, community agencies
and professionals. We accept referrals from area schools, medical clinics, the faith communities and other community partners.
The Goals of the Program
are:
- No repeat pregnancies
- Remaining in high school
or a GED program or becoming gainfully employed
- Obtaining education around
labor and delivery
- Obtain information on
health and nutrition for mother and child
- Receive medical attention
throughout pregnancy as well child check-ups
after birth
- Involve father’s of the
baby as well as the grandparents – if applicable
- Connection to Community
Resources
TPSP can provide:
- Home visiting
- Medical curriculum around
labor and delivery
- Information on the
resources that are in the community that apply
directly to their individual needs
Enrollment Criteria:
- Age: pregnant teens 19 and
younger
- Teen in their second
trimester of pregnancy
- Resident of the NW suburbs
Upon the birth of the
baby, we will:
- Make a referral to another agency that
can continue home visits
- Connect the Teen to a program that
provides a home visiting nurse e.g. MVNA, HUG
- Connect the Teen with an agency that
will do home visiting and continue to assist the
Teen with resources and referrals as needed
Contact Us!
To receive more information on the program, or to make a referral,
call (952) 939-0396 or
send an email.
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