- Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV
- Overview
Overview
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Being a parent is a tough job at times. Being a teen parent is even more challenging. That’s why the ELECT Teen Parenting Program is offering support to young moms and dads attending participating schools in the Midwestern IU service area.
Why Students Should Participate in the Teen Parenting Program
• To receive needed support in order to stay in school and graduate.
• To assist in obtaining help with academics.
• To participate in career exploration and personal development workshops.
• To obtain information and referrals to community agencies that serve children & families.
• To learn about prenatal care, child development, nutrition, health and parenting skills.
• To participate in individual and group meetings.
• To receive help in securing childcare arrangements.
• To learn from, and gain support from, other teen parents.The primary focus of this program is to:
• assist young parents to stay in school, or to return to school and graduate,
• assist young parents to plan for their future, and
• become contributing citizensServices provided include, but are not limited to:
• Academic support
• Parenting education
• Labor and delivery information
• Summer programs
• Career preparation/Job training
• Transition services
• Post-secondary planning
Teen Parenting ELECT Referral Forms
Teen Parenting Brochure PDF
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Teen Parenting Brochure
The ELECT Teen Parenting Program provides support services to pregnant and parenting teenagers who are working to obtain their high school diploma or GED certification.
The focus of the program is to help the students graduate from high school or earn their GED, prepare for their future and become contributing citizens.
The ELECT program is available to both female and male students and can be a valuable resource for families of the young parent involved in the program.
Services provided include, but are not limited to:
Academic support
Parenting education
Pre-natal care
Summer programs
Career preparation/Job training
Transition services
Post-secondary planning
Home visits
Teen Parenting Brochure
Department Contacts
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Gail Myers
Secretary/Clerk
724-458-6700 x1286Butler County
Brittany Buzzard, M.Ed.Teen Parenting Counselor(724) 458-6700 x1245Lawrence CountyTeen Parenting Counselor
(724) 658-4064 x7129Mercer County
Sarah Burdett, M.A.Teen Parenting Counselor
(724)983-4034