The guide discusses communication and skills necessary for effective problem solving in the teen family. It recognizes the stresses affecting pregnant teens, focusing on management skills required for teen family wellness. The four content areas include positive self, pregnancy, parenting, and economic independence. Audio visuals, supplemental texts, and other materials are also part of the program. Collaboration and agency linkages are necessary for addressing the obstacles teen parents face to being able to remain in school until graduation.
All programs report outcomes, and a state and national report is published annually.
Pregnant mothers are also more likely to deliver healthy babies than teens not enrolled in the program. A certified family and consumer science teacher must secure the resource guide and attend a two-day inservice training. Needed equipment includes student tables and chairs, a teacher desk, file cabinets, lockable storage, audiovisual equipment, and a telephone for private conversation available at all times. In addition to training and materials, the program provides updates, technical assistance, and processes for monitoring and evaluation of the program's effectiveness. Awareness materials are available at no cost.