A Move Toward

Self-Sufficiency

WHAT Is The Teen Parent Center?

A special program to help teen parents:

Complete a high school education

Develop employability skills

Deliver healthy babies

Become good parents

WHO Can Be In This School?

Any pregnant or parenting student between the ages of 12 and 21 who is finding a difficult staying in school.

WHY Is This School Special?

Because it provides:

Classes on prenatal care, labor and delivery preparation

Classes on child growth and development

Classes on effective parenting skills

child care designed to help your child develop

Support from other pregnant and parenting teens

Opportunities to earn credits toward high school graduation

Counseling support

Answers to health care questions

Individualized attention and support

Opportunities for career exploration and planning

Contact with community support services

Caring teachers who want to help

WHY Is This Program Offered?

Pregnancy  and  parenting are times of great change. You will be making major decisions for you and your baby.  This program will help you stay in school and provide support during this important time for you and your child.

WILL I Earn Credit?

Yes!  You can take classes required for high school graduation. Teen Parent students are eligible to take up to two classes at the traditional high school if the class is not offered at the Teen Parent Center.  Transportation for those students will be provided by school bus.
Teen Parent students are eligible to participate in after school athletic and extra-curricular activities sponsored by their attendance area school.

HOW Do I Enroll?

See your local school counselor or visit the Teen Parent Center.

HOW Much Does It Cost Me?

Nothing!  This program is offered free of charge through Idaho Public Schools.
Do you have more questions?


If so, please call 237-7660 
Where is this program offered? 
School District #25 
Teen Parent Center
109 Von Elm Lane
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208)237-7660

School District #25 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or deny services on the basis of age, race,religion, color, national origin, sex, and/or disability.