Whose Responsibility Is It? Assessing the needs of Pregnant and Parenting Teens

Abstract

This study encompasses research that suggests the need for more supportive services within the national school system for pregnant and parenting teens. This report further details the effectiveness of supportive services within an urban high school, located in western New York which provides on site supportive services for pregnant and parenting teens. The author has included a literature review which details current information on this topic. This report further includes the author’s assessment of the teen parent program coordinated within the school by the YWCA and the results of a survey completed by program participants.