Massachusetts Teen Parent Programs

Young Parent Program (YPP-DTA)

• YPP is the only alternative educational setting designed for parenting adolescents on welfare who are required to be in school full-time.
• Can also include teen parents under 18 who are not eligible for TAFDC due to “grandparent deeming”
• Teen parents receive education leading to a high school diploma or GED, job skills training, job placement assistance, and access to parenting classes, counseling, and family planning.

Teen Parent Child Care (TPCC-EEC)

• TPCC provides quality childcare, parent mentoring, and support services.
• Teens who are working, in school or job training are eligible
• Priority is given to teens who need care for high school
• Must be under 20 when enrolled

Teen Living Program (TLP-DTA/DCF)

• Programs provide 117 homeless teen parent families at a time with safe housing with clinical services to promote progress toward independent living.
• Must be eligible for TAFDC (i.e. parenting or within 120 days of due date, financially eligible)
• Must be under 20 when enrolled

Young Parent Support Program (YPS-DCF)

• YPS provides intensive counseling and case management for young parents at highest risk of abuse and neglect
• YPS serves young parents up to age 24 with mental health, trauma, homelessness, and substance abuse issues and helps them attain stability to meet their responsibilities as parents, students, and employees.
• YPS fills the gap in the tapestry of young parent services, helping teens with intensive needs who may not be eligible anywhere else.

Healthy Families (EEC)

• Healthy Families provides home-visiting and parenting skills for first-time teen parents. Teens learn about child development milestones and health.
• Those with more than one child are not eligible
• Must be under 20 when enrolled