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Parenting Resources
There are many resources for pregnant youths and young
parents. Young mothers can receive medical care during and after pregnancy. Your child may also be eligible for child
development and early education programs. Support programs for young parents can provide you with financial, legal,
medical, and housing help. After the birth of your child, you may be eligible for Infant Supplement Cash Assistance.
Your child will not be placed in foster care because you're in foster care. Your child may only be removed from you if
there is suspicion of abuse or neglect. Talk to your social worker about the resources on this page and what might be
the best for your young family.
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General Parenting Resources
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Parent Control TV and Digital Video Guide
This guide examines the pros and cons of parental controls and their effectiveness to toddlers through
teens. It highlights different parental views from
health experts, recommendations from the WHO and
AAP, along with understanding the basics for
implementing parental control.
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Planned Parenthood.org
Planned Parenthood is a source for birth control, STD testing, pre-natal and post-natal care, pregnancy options counseling,
and adoption referrals.
Phone: (800) 230-7526
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Project Fatherhood.org
Project Fatherhood is a free program that provides counseling, support groups, parenting education, and other services
to help fathers learn to be more loving, responsible parents and active participants in their children's lives.
The Men in Relationships Group (MIRG) provides support at no cost for culturally-diverse biological fathers.
MIRGs meet weekly throughout the Los Angeles area.
Address: Children's Institute Inc., 2121 West Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: (213) 260-7600
Email:
PFatherhood@ChildrensInstitute.org
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California Adolescent Family Life Program (AFLP)
The AFLP Program provides case management services to pregnant and parenting teens up to age 19. You case manager can help you:
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Improve your health and your baby’s health
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Help you finish school
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Reduce unwanted pregnancies in the future
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Help you connect with other young people an share your experience
Talk to your social worker about enrolling in this program.
Phone: (866) 241-0395
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Parenting Resources Link
This LA County resource lists services that are free to eligible children (ages 0-3 and 3-5) and their families for:
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Developmental screening to see how your child is learning, behaving or growing for his or her age
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Mental health services for children
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Enrollment in the Early Head Start program
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Services for children with developmental disabilities
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Answers to your questions about your child’s rights
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1st Time Moms Less Than 24 Weeks Pregnant Until Baby's 2nd Birthday
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LA County Nurse-Family Partnership
This is a free, voluntary program for first-time moms of any age. A nurse will visit you throughout your pregnancy and until
your baby turns two. The nurse can help you through your pregnancy to deliver a healthy baby, and also after your baby is born
to help keep your baby healthy.
Your social worker can refer you or you can refer yourself with the Nurse-Family Partnership Confidential Referral Form that
is linked near the bottom of their webpage. Referrals are accepted for those who are pregnant for the first time and are
less than 24 weeks pregnant.
Phone: (213) 639-6433 or (213) 639-6434
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Services During Pregnancy to 60 Days After Birth
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LA County Comprehensive Perinatal Services Programs (CPSP)
Proper health care before birth (perinatal care) can help your baby be born at a normal weight and reduce
your health care costs. CPSP provides a wide range of services to pregnant women who are eligible for Medi-Cal
during their pregnancy until 60 days after birth. Women can receive obstetric services, nutrition, plus mental
health and health education.
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Find a Provider
 - If you are eligible for Medi-Cal, find a CPSP provider in your area from the list. Before
you visit, call the office to check that the provider is still offering these services. If they are, make
an appointment.
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Find Resources -
There are several lists of good resources featured on this page. You might want to look at this page with your social worker.
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Head Start Programs: Birth to 5 Years Old
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Early Head Start and
Head Start are national programs that provide and link families with social services, health, mental health,
disabilities, and nutrition services. The programs support the mental, social, and emotional development of children from birth
to age 5. Head Start services are free.
Parents can take part in training classes on many subjects, such as:
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Child rearing and parenting
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Job training
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Health and nutrition
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Using free resources in your own community
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High school General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or other adult education opportunities
Head Start Program Locator - Use
the search engine at the bottom of the page to find an Early Head Start or Head Start program near you.
You must apply directly to the program in your area.
Find a local program by calling: (866) 763-6481
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First 5 LA: Prenatal to Age 5
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First 5 LA works with parents and caregivers so that they have the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to
support their child’s development. First 5 LA believes that the first five years of life establish the foundation
for the future success of our children. Parents are at the center of their work, since parents and caregivers are
at the heart of a child’s development.
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Links: More HealthyTransitionsLA.org Resources
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Preparing to have a baby at any age is
stressful. There’s also a kind of depression that sometimes happens to mothers soon after they give birth,
called postpartum depression. If you feel stressed or overwhelmed, make sure that a mental health professional
or a therapist is on your support team.
Click here to go to the Mental Health page of this website and read more.
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