CHILD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - TEEN PREGNANCY/PARENTING PROGRAM | CHILD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
609 W Clinton St, Ithaca City, NY 14850
Voice - Main | Child Development Council
Tompkins County, New York
Description
Voluntary case management program for pregnant and/or parenting teens under the age of 21 to help them: access appropriate medical, educational, legal and social services to develop independent living skills and become self-sufficient receive information on prenatal care, parenting and child development during regular home visits participate in occasional educational and social group activitiesCoordinates panels at area schools of teen parents who talk about the hardships of being a parent at a young age to try to prevent further teen pregnancies.Individualized support for pregnant and parenting young adults through age 24 including:- Preparing for baby information such as prenatal care, safe sleep, feeding, bonding, diapering, and baby care- Services and support are delivered through regular home visits- Child development information to help promote healthy growth and development- Support in accessing appropriate medical, educational, legal and social services to develop independent living skills and become self-sufficient- Parenting information and support to help young parents feel confident in their parenting skills
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Promotes the healthy development of children and families by providing resources, support services and information and referrals to parents, child care providers and the community.Advocates for continuous improvement of healthy child development through legal activism and community education.To make a complaint about a local day care provider, call the Child Development Council. If the complaint involves abuse/neglect, call the Child Abuse Hotline (see above).
