Supports and Services for Expectant and Parenting Youth in Foster Care - New Hampshire

Date: October 2025

Youth's Parental Rights

This issue is not addressed in the laws and policies reviewed.

Placement Options
Citation: DCYF Policy 1690

In policy: Pregnant youth and parenting youth are referred to specialized programs to help them succeed as a parent.

Health Services 
Citation: DCYF Policy 1690

While the pregnant youth or parenting youth is in the supportive environment of placement, the youth is offered services and training that may include the following:

  • Child health support services
  • Family planning and information on sexually transmitted diseases
  • Medical care and nutritional counseling
  • Prenatal care

Parent Preparation for Expectant Youth
Citation: DCYF Policy 1690

While the pregnant youth or parenting youth is in the supportive environment of placement, the youth is offered parent and child care skills training.

Education and Services to Support Parenting Youth
Citation: DCYF Policy 1690

While the pregnant youth or parenting youth is in the supportive environment of placement, the youth is offered the following services:

  • Child care
  • Support groups and counseling

Economic and Concrete Supports

This issue is not addressed in the laws and policies reviewed.

Services and Supports for Parenting Youth That Promote Self-Sufficiency
Citation: DCYF Policy 1690

Pregnant youth and parenting youth in placement are offered vocational training and/or employment and career counseling.

Foster Care Prevention Strategy for any Child Born to the Youth

This issue is not addressed in the laws and policies reviewed.