Our Unique Approach to Teen Pregnancy

At Youth Care, we offer a unique program for pregnant teens. "Baby Think It Over" is a creative approach that allows young girls to experience the "real life" challenges of motherhood. Each pregnant teen is assigned to care for a computerized baby that is programmed to cycle through several different levels of needs. Some babies are fussier than others, while others get hungry more often or want to be held frequently.

The baby registers information every time it's picked up, fed, or changed. This information can then be downloaded and reviewed by our clinical team. In counseling sessions, teens are free to discuss the actions that led them to this point and their hopes and fears for the future.

Teens also learn about the numerous challenges they may not have considered. For example, the birth of a baby emancipates the young mother from her parents, which can impact insurance coverage for both her and her baby. Through counseling sessions, family workshops, and an extensive aftercare plan, the Youth Care program is tailored at every stage to meet the growing needs of teen mothers.