Responsible Parenting

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