2/25/16: We reviewed the data and determined that we need baseline information to measure progress the we are reaching the right people. The task will be that Pam Bates will create the statistics for baseline measures for 2013 through present. Then update the scorecard.

This project is a comprehensive program serving adolescent parents and their children. The collaboration of ECFE, Public Health, and Secondary Education insures each teen parent is identified early and supported in every way possible. Using the Young Parent Pathway, a trusting relationship is established. Teen parents continue their education and obtain information and support to set goals in teh areas of education, family development, finances, legal issues, health and nutrition. A decision-making model curriculum is used incorporating school to career skills of communication techniques, problem solving, writing exercises and budgeting.

Adolescent parents and expecting parents (age 22 and younger) in Chisago County.

Ninety percent of participants make progress towards high school graduation, which translates to positive outcomes for the students as well as the young families. The seeds of success are planted and a positive relationship between early education and school success has translated in a large number of the young parents enrolling their children in preschool education when they are age appropriate. Higher levels of family functioning as shown by progress towards graduation, current and timely connections with physician and health care providers, current immunizations, and completion of drivers training.

Young parent classes are held weekly during the school year on Tuesday afternoons 3:30-5:00 p.m.at the North Branch Area Education Center. Staff present include: Early Childhood and Family Service Coordinator, Early Childhood Teacher, Early Childhood Program Assistant, Public Health Nurse, School District High School Counselor, School District High School Nurse. Young parents are provided with developmentally appropriate activities to complete with their child, offered topics specifically targeting their parenting needs, offered resources to support their educational, financial, social-emotional and health needs.

The team of educational staff working with the adolescent parents meet monthly to collaborate efforts in planning for individual student needs.