Wilson County DSS has Teen Parenting Programs available to assist pregnant and parenting teens to help them stay in school and graduate. 

Goal: Teen parents graduate from high school, on time, with intentions and plans to further their education.

Programs Serve: Pregnant or parenting teens in public school in Wilson County, ages 13-20

Our Teen Parenting Programs Provide:

• Intensive case management working one-on-one with a social worker
• May include a home visiting program using an evidence-based curriculum.
• Monthly group meetings on various topics based on the needs of the teens and their children
• Transportation to medical appointments for teens and their children
• Child Care Subsidy assistance for teens currently enrolled in public school.

Career Planning

• Career planning for future education goals after high school
• Financial literacy and budgeting  

Parenting education

• Help with parenting skills and daily baby/child care routines
• Learning about emotional health and child safety
• Focus on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being

Sexual Health

• Encourages healthy choices about relationships and birth control
• Provides information to prevent repeat pregnancies
• Provides information to reduce the spread of STI's and prevent STI's altogether. 

We are making a difference together!

Interested? We would like to help. Call us at 252-206-4000 or email babysteps@wilson-co.com.