Effectiveness of a Family Support Center Approach to Adolescent Mothers: Repeat Pregnancy and School Drop-Out Rates.

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Adolescents; Dropout Prevention; Early Parenthood; High School Students; High Schools; Mothers; Parent Role; Pregnancy; Pregnant Students; Prevention; Program Effectiveness; Social Support Groups

0197-6664

Comprehensive support was provided to urban, first-time adolescent mothers in a prospective research project designed to reduce repeat pregnancy and school dropout rates. Home visits, parenting classes, school advocacy, and case-management services were provided. Intervention (n=34) and control (n=29) groups were followed to evaluate the effectiveness the program. (Author/EMK)

1999

EJ573099