Teen Parenting Services primary goal is to support pregnant, parenting, and high risk adolescents through education and the promotion of self sufficiency. The program assists a variety of populations and needs within the community. High School Based Pregnancy, Parenting, and Prevention Services High School Based Pregnancy, Parenting, and Prevention Services are currently based in two school districts, in Houston area high schools. Schools were selected based on their high level of teen pregnancy and parenting rates, along with their willingness to offer the program.
People can refer themselves into the program.
Case management including prenatal care, establishing benefits, establishing paternity and child support issues, etc. Home visits to establish rapport with family, resolve issues, ensure safety of child School staff education on issues related to teen pregnancy and parenting Middle School Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Services Middle School Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Services are offered in Houston area middle schools by trained clinical staff. Middle schools are selected for the program based on the high school to which they are zoned. The middle schools chosen are zoned to high schools that have a high teen pregnancy rates and are willing to participate in the program. Brighter Horizons is a grant project, based in Houston area middle schools, offering services targeting 300 students per year, which focus on teen pregnancy prevention.