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Teen MAP (Milestones and Pregnancy Program) Teen MAP is a residential program for pregnant and non-pregnant teens between 14-19 years old who want to change their lives and give themselves the skills necessary to raise their children. Teen MAP also provides non-pregnant teens with a nurturing, supportive group home environment. Teen MAP participants can continue with their regular school and any prenatal health program in which they are currently involved. A full-time case manager works with parenting education and life skills. Every pregnant teen in the program must follow a prenatal care schedule and learn meal planning and preparation. Parenting education is included, from baby development, stimulation and games, to alternatives to punishment, safety, providing for childcare, health and nutrition and toilet training. Have questions? Check out our Q&A below. If you are or know of a pregnant teen who might benefit from Teen MAP, please e-mail us for more information, or call Program Director, Zammeah Bivins-Gibson at 973-677-1530. Q&A Who is eligible? Teens aged 14-19 who are in need of residential services (individual stabilization, safe and secure living) who are referred by the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) Can a teen mother with a child reside at Teen MAP program? No. This program is exclusively for teens while pregnant. How long will Teen MAP provide services? Until services are no longer needed. For instance, birth of child, family reunification, placement of mother and child, age of maturity. Do I have to live in East Orange or Essex County? No. Teen MAP accepts girls throughout the state of New Jersey as long as they have an open DYFS case. |
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