Pregnancy (Teen)
Services for pregnant young women, under 20 who live in DuPage County

Healthy Families DuPage
Healthy Families DuPage (HFD) is an assessment and home visitation service designed to support pregnant and parenting teens.

Program Goals

• To systematically assess families’ strengths and needs and refer as needed.
• To enhance family functioning by building trusting relationships, teaching problem-solving skills and improving the family’s support system.
• To promote positive parent-child interaction.
• To promote healthy childhood growth and development.

Services
The program provides a comprehensive assessment of family needs and strengths, referrals to other community services (Teen parent support groups, food pantries etc.)and home visitation services for eligible participants.

Eligibility

• Pregnant or parenting single women, age 20 - 29

• Baby must be less than 2 weeks old

• DuPage County resident

Cost
Free

How to Receive Services
Call the Health Department, Central Intake 682-7979 ext. 7676. A home visit to asses eligibility can be arranged.

Click here to review our Frequently Asked Questions about Healthy Families DuPage

Teen Parent Services
The Teen Parent Services Program is part of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) employment and training programs. It helps young parents under 21 who are TANF or KidCare Assist (Medicaid) recipients to stay in school, to get a high school diploma or GED Certificate.

Program Goals:

• To assist young parents in getting information, services and skills needed to obtain and maintain mental and physical health for themselves and their child.
• To encourage participants to plan for their future
• To assist participants n removing barriers to obtaining education

Services Provided:

• Assistance in completing high school or GED
• Transportation Assistance
• Bonuses/Rewards for monthly class attendance
• Child Care Resources and Referrals (subsidized/low cost or free)
• Family planning assistance
• Parent-child Activities

Eligibility

• Pregnant or Parenting Teen, under age 21
• Does not have a high school diploma or GED
• Receives Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or KidCare (Medicaid) Assist.

Cost
Free

How to Receive Services
Call the Health Department, Teen Parent Services Program 682-7979 ext. 7357.

Link to Prenatal Services to find a doctor who accepts public aid

Link to KidCare Insurance Program for prenatal care and children’s coverage

Link to WIC Program for nutrition counseling and coupons for specific foods  

Link to Family Case Management Services for the public health nurse program