The directory lists over 200 agencies in Austin and Travis County that provide services to teens. Distribution is 5000 annually. A collaborative effort resulting from the Adolescent Pregnancy Child Watch Project, the Network includes representatives of 30 agencies who work together to address the quality and availability of services related to adolescent pregnancy and parenting. In the last five years, more than 2000 professionals who work with adolescents and parents of teens have participated in the educational seminars provided by the Council. Each year six seminars are offered to explore problems associated with teen pregnancy and early parenting.
Programs are free and open to the general public.
Information and referral services are provided to help sexually active, pregnant and parenting teens find appropriate services. These services are also provided for parents of teens and professionals working with teens wishing to locate community resources. Council staff serves as coordinator of services for the teen parent population and is available to share information and expertise as agencies develop new programs, refine existing ones, and to facilitate multi-agency program planning. Coordination of services will enable the community to serve this population with fewer gaps and duplication of services.