Expecting and Parenting in Care: Tips for Youth

This factsheet provides information for expecting and parenting youth about government assistance, parenting supports, medical services, and other resources. It also has information about options and rights related to pregnancy and parenting.

Acknowledgment(s): This factsheet was developed in close partnership with lived experience leaders from FosterClub who have expertise as expectant or parenting youth in care. Thank you to those who shared their experiences, insights, and advice to help shape the content of this publication.

Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2023). Expecting and parenting in care: Tips for youth. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau. https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/expecting-parenting-youth

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