Information for Workers

Teenage Parents

Key Documents

Multi-agency Working to Support Pregnant Teenagers: A midwifery guide to partnership working with Connexions and other agencies DfES, April 2007

Teenage Pregnancy Next Steps: Guidance for Local Authorities and Primary Care Trusts on Effective Delivery of Local Strategies DfES, July 2006

Teenage Pregnancy: Working Towards 2010 – Good Practice and Self-Assessment Toolkit DfES, October 2006

Other Web Links

A page on the Every Child Matters site brings together key guidance  , including the new booklet Getting maternity services right for pregnant teenagers and young fathers

Teenage Pregnancy Unit The Teenage Pregnancy Unit is a cross-Government Unit located within the Department for Education and Skills which was set up to implement the Social Exclusion Unit's report on Teenage Pregnancy. Their website contains information about the Government's Teenage Pregnancy Strategy, including guidance issued by the Teenage Pregnancy Unit as well as relevant publications from other Government Departments. There is also information about local implementation of the strategy and details about the Independent Advisory Group on Teenage Pregnancy. Local Teenage Pregnancy Co-ordinators may also logon and communicate with each other online.

Teen Mams - Young mums and pregnant teenagers from South Wales speak out about their experience and what it’s like to be a young mum.  

YWCA Respect Young Mums Campaign – This site includes facts on teen pregnancy, personal stories and links.  YWCA has 18 projects in England and Wales for young women aged 11 to 30, with support groups for young, pregnant women and young mothers.  

The Honeypot Charity, based in the New Forest, Hampshire, offers respite breaks, ongoing support and training to teenage mums and expectant mums.