Young Parents Together (YPT)

If you are a teen who is currently pregnant or parenting a child, Young Parents Together is a place you can receive support and education. Join us on Monday afternoons @ YWCA in Waterloo, Iowa to learn more about yourself, your pregnancy, parenting, healthy relationships, and community resources to help you reach your personal goals. YPT Brochure (printable version) Young Parents Together Sessions Support and education at no cost for teenage parents - come if you're 19 and younger. These sessions include a meal, child care, & incentive store. Call Kim before noon on Mondays if you'd like to come and need a ride. MONDAYS 3:30 - 5:30 @ the YWCA in Waterloo YPT 2007 Calendar Dates October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19, 26 December 3, 10, 17 YPT 2008 Calendar Dates January 7, 14, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 3, 10, 24, 31 April 7, 14, 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19 June 2, 9, 16, 23 July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 4, 11, 18 If you are pregnant you'll learn about... How to have a healthy pregnancy How to prepare for your baby Labor and delivery If you have a newborn baby you'll learn about... How to calm your crying baby Stress management Feeding timetable If you have a toddler you'll learn about... Positive discipline Healthy snacks and meals for young children If you're a parent of a teen parent you'll learn more about... Effective listening How to support your teen If you're a young father you'll learn more about... Becoming a great dad How to be involved in your child's life Jobs and relationships And so much more! Young Parents Together Coordinator 233 Vold Drive Waterloo, Iowa 50703 235-3189 What's Where for Teens (Resource List) A list of Black Hawk County (and surrounding areas) services for teens I think I (or my partner) may be pregnant Teen Talk - Birth Control Methods I think I (or my partner) needs birth control For the Guys What is Emergency Contraception/Plan B? Teen Talk - Sexually Transmitted Infections I Think I May Need STI Testing Healthy Relationship Quiz How to Help a Friend Who Has Been Sexually Violated What is Iowa's Safe Haven Law? Internet Safety Article "Is Someone Following You?" What is This New Vaccine against the STI-HPV Web Sites for Teens  (Printable List) http://www.girlsinc.org http://www.notmenotnow.org http://www.advocatesforyouth.org http://www.birdsandbees.org http://www.beinggirl.com http://www.fpcouncil.com http://www.togetherforyouth.net http://www.menshealthnetwork.org http://www.iowasafeschools.org http://www.gurl.com http://www.wiseguysnc.org Allen Hospital Women's Health http://www.backupyourbirthcontrol.org http://www.gardasil.com Books for Teen Parents  (Printable List) Teen Pregnancy Quiz in the Month of May! www.teenpregnancy.org Go to this website and check out this quiz!! This is your chance to be heard and your voice COUNTS! What's more...after you fill it out, you can look at the results and see how your thoughts compare with millions of teens all over the country!