teen parent program
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I created this PowerPoint presentation for stakeholders in the Teen Parent Program at San Antonio High School, Petaluma.TRANSCRIPT
Teen Parent &Teen Parent & Child Development Child Development
Program Program San Antonio High SchoolSan Antonio High School
Why a Teen Parent Program?Why a Teen Parent Program?• Pregnancy has been determined to be the
greatest single cause of dropping out of high school for female students.*
• In addition, teenage fathers are significantly less likely to complete high school than their non-parent peers.*
• *Educational Equity Compliance
Our Mission ~Our Mission ~A Path to SuccessA Path to Success
Enhance parentingskills & promote healthy families
Provide enriching environments for
infant-toddler development
Support pregnant & parenting teens
to finish school
How It WorksHow It Works
Parents take a child development class on campus & spend an hour each day with
their child in the center.
About The ProgramAbout The Program• The center has served
up to 20 children per year since 1994.
• Most are from low-income families.
• About 80% are Latino and bilingual.
Infant-Toddler CenterInfant-Toddler CenterHands-on learning provides young children with:
• Sensory integration
• Tactile experiences
• Motor coordination
A language and literacy-rich A language and literacy-rich environment supports learning.environment supports learning.
Nurturing relationships enhance social-emotional development.
Child Development Classes:Child Development Classes:
Pregnancy & Prenatal CarePregnancy & Prenatal Care
• Stages of Growth
• Nutritional Needs
• Childbirth Options
Parenting SkillsParenting Skills
• Responsibilities • Parents as Role Models• Strategies & Positive Guidance• Discipline & Consequences• Safety, Nutrition & Medical
Care• Day Care Options
Child DevelopmentChild Development
• Birth Order Theory & Gender
• Nature vs. Nurture
• Developmental Stages
Weekly “Family” MeetingWeekly “Family” MeetingA young mothers’ group meets with the school therapist, childcare director and child development teacher to address:
• Self-esteem• Body image• Character building• Relaxation/meditation
Statistics Statistics • An average of 400 births to
teenage moms occur in Sonoma County each year.*
• Teen birth rates for California are 4x higher than those of Western nations outside the U.S.**
*Teen Parent Connections**Public Health Institute
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Department of Education
Cal-SAFEDept. of Health ServicesTeen Parent Connections
San Antonio High Healdsburg High
Nueva Vista High
Windsor Oaks Academy
Adera High
Creekside High
Sonoma County Sonoma County Teen Parent ProgramsTeen Parent Programs
What students say about What students say about the Teen Parent Program:the Teen Parent Program:
“I get to meet other teen moms in the same situation. It’s a special bond we develop – different from meeting moms at a playground.”
»17 year-old mother of a baby boy
“The teen parent program provides a homey atmosphere and welcoming environment that encourages the parents to come every day.
The opportunities provided are unlimited. The resources are there. It’s just up to us to use them.”
-- 17 year-old mother of a baby boy
“The staff teach you how to be a good parent and how to educate your child. Before, I didn’t know how to hold a baby.
Now I’ve learned how to talk with my son and ask what he wants.”
--18 year-old father of a toddler
Graduation DayGraduation DayIn 2010, 120 teen parents countywide, representing 20 different high schools, received their high school diplomas.
Success!