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Pregnancy & Parenting

Pregnancy & Parenting

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Teen Pregnancy

Our Story, Our Words
Youth Speak Out on Sex, Love, and Teen Pregnancy

Call to Action: 10 Ways to Address Teen Pregnancy Prevention Among Youth in Foster Care

Pregnancy Food Guide

Additional Teen Pregnancy Resources

  • Questions about healthy relationships?

    The decisions you make about your relationships matter a lot - both in the short-term and in the long-term. So, Stay Teen has collected some facts, tips, and feedback from teens about what makes a healthy relationship and how to avoid an unhealthy one.

  • List of free Clinical Health Centers in Michigan

    Information and phone numbers for places with low cost or free health care, or help with health insurance.

  • About Birth Control: What You Need to Know

    Important information about different birth control methods.

  • Considering Adoption?

    Use this on-line search to find adoption agencies in Michigan and other States.

  • Healthy Hints for Pregnant Women

    Give your baby a great start in life. What you eat, the amount of weight you gain and the healthy things you do during your pregnancy can help your baby for its entire life. Your energy and nutrient needs are certainly greater when you are pregnant, but being pregnant does not mean you have to eat twice as much. Most pregnant women only need about 300 extra calories daily

  • Safe Delivery of Newborns Brochure

    Michigan’s Safe Delivery of Newborns law is a safe, legal and confidential way to surrender your newborn.

Parenting

  • Did you know .....

    You may be eligible for covered parenting/skills classes under the YIT program? Check out our information for eligibility requirements and details.

  • Helping You Become a Better Dad

    Fathers.com provides research-based training, practical tips and resources to help men be the involved fathers, and father figures their children need. Find tips on fathering stages, situations, key relationships and hot topics.

  • Safe Sleep for your Baby

    Find out how to reduce the risk of SIDS and keep your sleeping baby safe.
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Child Care Info

Did you know that you may be eligible for covered child care related expenses under the ETV or YIT programs? Check out our ETV information and YIT information for eligibility requirements.

Child Care Resource and Referral Offices in Michigan

Children's Health

  • Raising a Healthy Child

    Did you know, that by providing a nurturing and learning environment, you can actually influence how your child's brain develops, which in turn affects their ability to learn and become healthy, happy, successful adults?

    As a parent you are your child's first and most important teacher. Doing simple everyday things like talking, reading, and playing helps your child grow and even increases your child's IQ. Find information and tools to help you on the michigan.gov/greatstart website.

  • Keep Your Family Safe From the Flu

    The best way to protect yourself from the seasonal influenza virus is by vaccinating yourself and your loved ones. COVID-19 is still a threat in our state and it is more important than ever to stay healthy and protect yourself against preventable illnesses.

  • Keeping Your Child Healthy From Head to Toes

    Keeping your child healthy is a big job! Read all about common childhood aches, pains, and illnesses, plus how to take care of your child's body from teeth to toes.

  • Don't Wait Until it Hurts

    Your child needs healthy teeth to eat, talk and smile!!
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Your Child and School

Head Start Program - Pre-school program for low-income families

Program information

Find a Program near you