Service model examples - <strong>Teenage</strong> parentingMulti-servicemodelsTerra Centre-CanadaOffers a range of services for expectant mothers up to age 19 and expectant fathers up to age24. The services they offer are:• a program that offers emotional and medical support and guidance during their pregnancy;• life skills classes on parenting and looking after your child;• free Childbirth classes for teens;• free workshops for new dads;• access to a licensed social worker;• mentor service which encourages parents who have used the services of the Terra Centreto support new enrolees; and• a job search program which helps teen mothers return to the workforce. This includes achild minding service for when mothers attend interviews.http://terracentre.ca/Sure Start Plus-UK• Aims to reduce teenage pregnancies at both national and local levels developed from 2001• Provides personal packages of support for pregnant and parenting teenagers• Responds to local need and circumstances with a range of programs that target health,employment and housinghttp://www.education.gov.ukTargeted pilotprogramsTeen Parent Support Programme (TPSP)-IrelandThere are 11 Teen parent support sites across Ireland. The sites provide teenage parents withsupport and advice until the child is 2 years.<strong>Teenage</strong> Parent and Jobless Families ProgramThis is a program run by the Australian Government which assists young parents under theage of 19 who are living in one of 10 selected areas across the country (including Burnie,Tasmania). The service provides support to teenage parents until their child is six years ofage. This includes assistance in finding work, finishing their HSC Certificate or Certificate 2equivalent qualification.This program also has an offshoot internet forum for young mothers called Love.Learn.Grow.This forum provides information on raising a child in Australia, such as where and when to getimmunisations, as well as an opportunity for young mothers to share their stories.Websites<strong>Pregnancy</strong> Birth & Baby (www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au)A comprehensive website that covers all aspects of teen pregnancy, child-birth and parenting.It contains information about what choices an expectant teen has and where to go forfurther advice. It also runs a telephone hotline service with trained counsellors and medicalprofessionals to assist teens in need. This is a free service. This site is intended to be a ‘onestop shop’ for information on teen pregnancy and parenting, which can then refer clients toother services.TEENPARENT.tv (www.teenparent.tv)An interactive website for teen parents based in Canada.Standup Girl (www.standupgirl.com)Teen parent forum and information site.88
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