Example programs - <strong>Teenage</strong> pregnancyNameTOPS (Teen Outreach <strong>Pregnancy</strong>Service) U.S.Services offeredThis program offers a range of services that assist with pregnant teensnegotiating their choices. Though they offer information on contraception,sexual health and abortion they are primarily focused on providing servicesto teens who have decided to keep their baby. The offer the followingprograms- Free <strong>Teenage</strong> <strong>Pregnancy</strong> Classes- Free Childbirth Classes for <strong>Teenage</strong>rs- Free Parenting Workshops- Free Workshops for Teen Dads- Information and Support Services for Parents of Pregnant Teens.The comprehensive website also offers a range of relevant informationincluding audio and video clips that feature young people talking about theirown experiences and information for parents of teenagers.In addition, their onsite services include a baby boutique with second handbaby clothes and other essential items.http://www.teenoutreachaz.org/The Power Program QueenslandPOWER is a program that caters for pregnant and parenting high schoolstudents from any school in Brisbane based at Mabel Park State HighSchool. Students who show a commitment to their education and who arewilling to finish their senior years are invited to enquire about the program.Students attend classes with other non-parenting students in the school.The program includes an on-site crèche for the children of the students,weekly personal development and parenting classes, access to a childhealth nurse fortnightly, access to weekly antenatal classes, pick up andtransport to the local bus and train station as well as intensive counsellingand case management by qualified social workers.The parent friendly space contains a computer lab, a kitchen, and a roomfor students to use morning, during lunch breaks, in the afternoon andduring spare periods.Information about the program is available at http://www.mabelparkshs.eq.edu.au/powerprogram.htmThe Massachusetts Alliance onTeen <strong>Pregnancy</strong>The Massachusetts Alliance on Teen <strong>Pregnancy</strong> was founded in 1979 byeleven Boston-area agencies seeking to improve teen parent services.The Massachusetts Alliance on Teen <strong>Pregnancy</strong> is the ONLY organizationin Massachusetts dedicated to ensuring that state policies and programseffectively address the complex issues associated with teen pregnancy.The mission of the Massachusetts Alliance on Teen <strong>Pregnancy</strong> is toprovide statewide leadership to prevent teenage pregnancy and meet theservice needs of pregnant and parenting teens and their children throughpolicy analysis, research, education, and advocacy.Information can be viewed at http://www.massteenpregnancy.org/72
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