Programs

Teen Pregnancy/Parenting Program (TP3)

 

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

Guttmacher Institute

OCFS Fatherhood Initiative

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.