Parenteen

for teen parents and their children

Parenteen* is a comprehensive program serving pregnant and parenting teens, their partners and children. Teens learn parenting skills, share common concerns, and help their children develop friendships and social skills.

Parenteen program provides:

• Free weekly shared evening meals, transportation and developmentally appropriate childcare
• Interaction with other teen parents
• Individual and group counseling
• Case management
• Parent-child interaction activities

For more information contact Ann Puccetti, Family Wrap Specialist or Peggy Wright, Family Support Specialist at 708.848.2227.

*Due to funding, this program is offered to residents of Oak Park, River Forest, or Forest Park only.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Parenteen program is looking for volunteers to make dinners on Wednesday nights for the teens and their children. If you can help make an entree, side dish, salad or dessert please call Ann Puccetti at 708.848.2227.

Food that needs no refrigeration or heating can be dropped off at any time before the 5:30 pm meal. Hot foods and refrigeration items should be dropped off between 5:00 pm and 5:20 pm. Store-bought and pre-made items are acceptable and greatly apprecaited.

NEW OR GENTLY USED BOOKS NEEDED!

The Parenteen program is also looking for new or gently used book donations for an ongoing literacy program. Two children's books per month are given to every teen mom to help promote early literacy for their children. If you are interested in donating books to this program please call Ann 708.848.2227. (Board books are preferred, but any donation is greatly appreciated!)

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405 South Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60302

Phone: 708.848.2227    Fax: 708.848.2269