Teen Parent Program
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The Teen Parent Program (TPP) is a voluntary program designed to provide comprehensive and ancillary services to facilitate the completion of coursework necessary to earn a high school diploma for students either pregnant or parenting. Program components include a specialized curriculum, parenting education and the following ancillary services: childcare, health services, social services and transportation.
The Teen Parent Program offers two program options:
Option 1
Traditional School Program-Students who are pregnant or parenting choose to remain at their current school may receive vouchers for childcare services.
Option 2
Teen Parent Site-Based Program-Students who are pregnant or parenting may choose to enroll in one of the teen parent site-based programs offered by the district. Site based programs are based on student’s enrollment address and students will continue their academic studies while their child attends childcare on site.
Site-Based Program Sites
Other Information
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Program Expectations
Program Expectations
Student shall be enrolled in a program that leads to a high school diploma.
Student shall maintain a minimum of a ‘C’ in required parenting classes.
Student must comply with district attendance policies; having more than 10 unexcused absences may result in termination in the program and cancellation of services.
Childcare services are only provided by the district when teen parent is present in school.
Child must be a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 3 years to attend site based childcare centers.
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Eligibility
Eligibility
The student must be currently enrolled in a Hillsborough County Public School and seeking a high school diploma.
Pregnant students must provide documentation of pregnancy, by a county public health official or private physician, documenting the due date.
Parenting students must provide birth certificate, social security card, and immunization records for the child.
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How to Enroll
How to Enroll
To enroll in the Teen Parent Program, the student or school base representative such as social worker, counselor or administration must complete the referral form. The TPP staff will contact the student for enrollment.
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Contacts
Contacts
Main Contact
(813) 272-4674
teenparentprogram@hcps.netValeria Williams, Program Manager
Valeria.williams@hcps.netBreionka Miller, Social Worker
Breionka.miller@hcps.netNiki Lockett, Supervisor
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Florida Statute 6A-6.0525: Pregnant and parenting students and their children shall be entitled to participate in Teenage Parent Programs designed to provide comprehensive educational and ancillary services to facilitate the parents' completion of high school. Students participating in teenage parent programs shall be eligible for all services afforded to students enrolled in programs pursuant to Section 1003.54, Florida Statutes and Rules 6A-6.05221 and 6A-6.05291, F.A.C.
The District may not discriminate in its program/activity against any student or employee based on pregnancy or related conditions. Continuous Notification of Nondiscrimination (Abbreviated): Pursuant to Title VI, Title IX, Section 504/Title II and other civil rights regulations, the School District of Hillsborough County does not discriminate nor tolerate harassment. For details: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/notices
If you need assistance ensuring equal access and/or reasonable accommodations, please contact your site/building administrator as they serve as the Title IX Coordinator Designee. For additional assistance, you may contact the following district personnel in the Office for Civil Rights Compliance: Dr. Pansy Houghton, Executive Officer 813-272-4098 Dr. Hope Gonzalez, Supervisor 813-272-4098
