Teens As Parents Program

Atlantic Street Center works collaboratively with underserved youth ages 12-24 who are pregnant or parenting. Family advocate counsels and helps families with challenges they may be facing. Families are encouraged to help with planning services so that the activities offered can best meet participants' needs.

One of ASC’s signature programs for the past 16 years, the Teens as Parents Program (TAPP) arose in response to teen parents’ pressing need for support. Our confidential program offers comprehensive education and guidance in order to improve parenting skills, prepare pregnant and parenting youth for occupational and educational success, and build self-sufficiency. We provide young parents with access to critical resources and opportunities so that they can create better lives for themselves and their children.

We offer each participant comprehensive case management, child-care and free hot meals for parents and children during meetings, as well as access to our counseling services. We are able to offer TAPP to over 60 participants a year.