Younglives Pittsburgh Resources

Younglives Pittsburgh Resources

<p> Pittsburgh Resources for Teen Moms Provided by YoungLives</p><p>Pregnancy Centers:  Crossroads Pregnancy Services... 4326 Northern Pike, Suite 202A, Monroeville, 15146... 412-373-2775 o Pregnancy tests o Ultrasounds o Pre-natal classes and care o Medical consultations o Maternity/baby clothes supply o Support services  Tri-City Life Center... 2920 Leechburg Rd, Lower Burrell, 15068... 724-339-9399 o Pregnancy tests o Counseling o Pre and postnatal support o Support groups o Extensive supply of maternity/baby clothes, food, diapers, etc.  Pregnancy Care Centers ... 160 North Craig, Suite 202, Oakland, 15213... 412-687-7767 o Obstetrical ultrasound o Pregnancy tests o Rewards program o Material assistance o Support groups o Childbirth classes</p><p>Government Services:  Medicaid/CHIP... http://www.compass.state.pa.us ... 1-800-842-2020 o Affordable health insurance for pregnant mothers and children  WIC... http://www.pawic.com ... 1-800-942-9467 o Nutrition services, counseling, support and information o Breastfeeding promotion and support o Health screenings to all participants to determine nutritional risk. o Referrals to health and social service organizations. o A supplemental food package for each participant o Fresh fruits and vegetables through the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)  Child Care Information Services/Child Care Partnerships... 412-255-3228 o Child care subsidy to child care location of choice o Must be working or in school at least 20 hours per week o Sometimes put on waiting list</p><p>Housing:  The Harbor of Light... Turtle Creek... 412-727-2319 or 412-243-1767 o Housing and support services for single mothers 18 or over who are furthering their education School Contacts:  Project Elect... 412-793-7000 x238 o Pregnant/parenting teens program at Penn Hills High School o Keeps track of attendance for pregnant/parenting teens at Penn Hills o Offers in-home parenting help, support services, referrals to child care and education services  Deborah Cooke... [email protected] ... 412-373-8100 x276 o Pregnant/parenting teens coordinator at Forbes Road East for 12 years</p><p>Child Care:  Angels’ Place... 2538 Woodstock Ave, Pittsburgh, 15218... 412-271-2229 o Child care for low-income single parents (must be attending school) o Weekly parenting support meetings o Counseling services  Wagner House... 6015 Verona Rd, Pittsburgh, 15235... 412-798-2399 o Child care for low-income single parents o Facility is at maximum capacity until May ‘08</p><p>Cribs:  Cribs for Kids... http://www.cribsforkids.org... 1-888-721-CRIB o Safe-sleep education program o Provides Graco Pack N Play Crib o Gives out educational materials to reduce the risk of SIDS</p><p>Mentoring & Peer Support:  YoungLives... 412-573-4159 o Mentor relationships for teen moms o Monthly club with games, skits, dinner, and free childcare o Summer camp in New York for teen moms and their children</p>

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