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Teen Parenting   

Being a parent is a 24-hour-a-day job, and sometimes it can feel overwhelming. You may be juggling the demands of a baby, your family, school, and work. Chances are you’re not able to do all of the things you enjoyed before your baby was born.

What Can I Do ??

Teen Parents

You’re Not Alone!

Many teen parents sometimes feel…

• Confused and uncertain—about their future or their skills as a parent
• Overwhelmed—they don’t know where to begin or they feel like giving up
• Angry—at the baby’s other parent, their friends, or even their baby
• Lonely—like they are the only person dealing with so many problems• Depressed—sad and unable to face their problemsThese feelings do not mean you are a bad parent!

Every parent needs support sometimes. If you think stress may be affecting how you treat your baby, it’s time to find some help. Try the following:
• Join a support group. A group for young moms or dads could give you time with new friends who have lives similar to yours. Your children can play with other children, and you can talk about your problems with people who understand. Look on the Internet or call your local social services agency for information about support groups in your community.
• Find ways to handle stress. Take a break while someone reliable cares for your baby. Take a walk with the baby in a stroller, or rest while your baby naps. A social worker or nurse can help you learn other ways to manage stress.
• Finish school. Even though it may be difficult, finishing high school (or getting a GED) is one of the most important things you can do to help your baby and yourself. A diploma will help you get a better job or take the next step in your education (such as vocational training or college).
• Improve your parenting skills. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice from experienced parents. Classes for parents can also help you build on what you already know about raising a happy, healthy child.
• Call a help line. Most States have help lines for parents. Childhelp® runs a national 24-hour hotline (1.800.4.A.CHILD) for parents who need help or parenting advice. Stay in contact with friends and family who support you and make you feel good about yourself. Remember, help is just a phone call away!This tip sheet was created with input from experts in national organizations that work to protect children and strengthen families. To download this tip sheet or for more parenting tips, go to www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/promoting/parenting or call 1-800.394.3366.

(Source: www.childwelfare.gov/preventing)


Pregnancy   

Birthright of Rochester - Geneseo Satellite
PO Box 18473
Rochester, NY 14618-0473

Geneseo Location:

(585) 243-0419
Hotline: 1-800-550-4900

Email: BirthrightRoc@frontiernet.net
Web site: www.birthright.org
Fosters respect for pregnant women, offering free, confidential, self-administered pregnancy tests, non-judgmental friendship, emotional support, help locating necessary resources.

 

Catholic Charities of Livingston County

10 Chapel St.

Mt. Morris, NY14510

(585) 658-4466

Fax (585) 658-2513

The Community of Caring program provides intensive counseling and support services for at-risk pregnant and parenting teens and adult women. This includes the Mentor Moms project which matches trained adult female mentors with mom’s needing role models, support and guidance.

Livingston County Department of Health
2 Murray Hill Drive
Mt. Morris, NY14510
(585) 243-7270
Web site: http://www.co.livingston.state.ny.us/doh.htm
Email: dept-of-health@co.livingston.ny.us
Provides Home Health Care, Hospice, Health Education, Immunizations, WIC, Maternal-Child Health, Community Health Worker Program, Reproductive Health Center, Environmental Health, Dog Control and EMS.

Livingston County Department of Social Services
3 Murray Hill Drive
Mt.Morris, NY14510
(585) 243-7300
Web site: www.co.livingston.ny.us
Services include: adult protective, child protective services, employment services, health insurance programs, preventive services for children, food stamps, HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program), Child Support, Foster Care and Adoption Services. 

Noyes Memorial Hospital

111 Clara Barton St.
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4355
Web site: www.noyes-health.org
Childbirth Education Classes: Seven-session program includes exercises, comfort measures, relaxation and labor support techniques and infant feeding. Noyes First Step: offers services to help women achieve healthy birth outcomes, including Medicaid and WIC enrollment, prenatal health education, and free childbirth classes (585) 335-4249.

 

Maternity and Women's Health Service
(Prenatal Care Assistance Program--PCAP)
Wyoming County Community Hospital
34 Duncan St.
Warsaw, NY 14569
Toll free: 1-800-388-2154

Fax: (585) 786-3367
Pregnancy and women's health care, birth control, and pregnancy tests.Accepting new patients with insurance, self-pay, and Medicaid. Financial help available.

 

Noyes Family Birthing Center

111 Clara Barton St.

Dansville, NY 14437

(585) 335-6001 or 1-888-706-6937

Web site: www.noyes-health.org

State-of-the-art family-centered maternity care, labor, delivery, recovery, post partum, and women’s gynecologic surgery.

United Memorial Medical Center

127 North St.

Batavia, NY 14020

(585) 343-6030

Fax: (585) 344-7434

Web site: www.ummc.org

A full-service hospital providing 24-hour emergency care, acute care, gynecological and obstetrical services, ambulatory surgery and outpatient diagnostic services.