Teen Parent

813-381-6430

813-272-5140

Hillsborough County Head Start/Early Head Start is an exemplary early childhood program that partners with families and the community to build a foundation for self-reliance. They provide quality educational opportunities for all children and their families in a safe and nurturing environment. They employ qualified caring staff committed to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of all children.
- The Head Start program is available for children from low-income families between up to 5 years old, including those with special needs. Early Head Start is for children up to 3 years old; Head Start is for children 3-5 years old.
- Meet the 100 percent threshold for income poverty guidelines
- Work at least 20 hours per week; or enrolled in school and/or a job training program.

813-233-2800

A variety of programs are available for pregnant women, families and caregivers with young children (including pregnant and parenting adolescents).
Services include home visiting programs, health and nutrition information, newborn care and instruction, stress management and counseling services, breastfeeding education and support, and additional parenting resources.

1506 East Eskimo Ave
Tampa, FL 33604

813-443-5004

Located in the heart of Tampa’s Sulphur Springs neighborhood, Layla's House is a community-based learning center that provides caregiver-child learning opportunities and resources for parents of children aged birth-5, as well as for expectant mothers.

Sunshine Health - Healthy Teen Pregnancy Program

Sunshine Health offers a specialized Healthy Teen Pregnancy Program under the Child Welfare Specialty Plan.
The plan offers specialized care management, member education and collaboration with statewide partner organizations to support pregnant teens.
The program teaches young women how to best care for themselves while pregnant, and care for their babies after birth.
Expanded benefits include access to a doula, breast pump rental, and expanded over-the-counter (OTC) benefits to cover baby care items.

813-272-4674

Voluntary program designed to meet the needs of expectant youth and teen parents.
Students have the option to participate in the program by choosing to go the Traditional School route or attend at a Parent Teen Center.
Student has to be enrolled in a Hillsborough County Public School to be eligible for the program.

813-541-9335

Teens are supported in graduating from high school and becoming knowledgeable and nurturing parents.
Each teen is assigned a case manager to make monthly home visits to ensure adequate resources for parent and baby including access to health care, and additional information or assistance if needed.
Ongoing engagement activities include training comprised of impactful group retreats, monthly group workshops, and varied mentorship experiences.

813-971-6420

YoungLives is a regular gathering for pregnant and parenting teenagers ages 14-20, and their mentors. Several teams come together to create an amazing community for teen moms to share a meal, gain support, enhance life skills, create mental wellness, encouragement, laughter, adventure and childcare.