The Teen Pregnancy/Parenting Program (TP3) helps teens obtain the resources and learn the skills they need to deal with the challenges of parenthood, and assists them as they work towards self-sufficiency. Services are confidential and voluntary.
Case Management for Teen Parents and their Children
Using a goal setting model, TP3 helps teens meet their basic needs through coordination and advocacy with other organizations for services such as:
Health care for parents and children
Food, clothing and shelter
Education and job training
Parenting Support
TP3 supports teens in their role as parents, so that their children get off to a healthy start through:
Prenatal, childbirth education
One-to-one support with parenting issues
Modeling positive parenting
Discussing appropriate child development
Library, videos and other educational materials
Pregnancy Prevention
TP3 engages teens in the prevention/education process by offering:
Teen peer panel presentations to middle school and high school teenagers describing the reality and hardships of adolescent parenthood
Information on birth control and support for its use
Free condoms
Community Education
Provide information to community/agencies specific to issues relating to teen pregnancy/parenting to raise awareness.
Other Resources
Eligibility
Male and female teens through age 21 are eligible for TP3 services if they are parenting or pregnant and reside in Tompkins County. To refer a teen to the program, or for more information, contact the TP3 director at (607)273-1055.
609 West Clinton Street Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 273 - 0259 Fax: (607) 273 - 3141
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