Program Objectives
The purpose of the Responsible Parenting program is to provide a comprehensive array of services to adolescent mothers to delay subsequent pregnancies; consistently and effectively practice family planning; enroll in/continue attending high school, or its equivalent; earn a high school diploma, or its equivalent; develop parenting and life skills that will enable them to cope with social and emotional issues inherent to adolescent pregnancy and parenting; and to encourage the healthy physical and intellectual growth and development of the teen's child.
Eligibility Requirements of Population Served
Adolescent mothers age 13-18 living in areas of high teen births.
How to Apply
The Responsible Parenting program is administered by Youth Services Network and Teen Parent Connection.
Contact
Responsible Parenting Program
401 S. Clinton, 3rd FL South
Chicago, IL 60607
E-Mail: DHS.ECD@illinois.gov
Phone: Main: (312) 793-1476
