Help Me to Succeed: A Guide to Supporting Youth in Foster Care to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
“This report combines messages directly from youth in foster care in
Georgia with national research to provide insight and advice to adults
working in the child welfare sector. Understanding a youth’s feelings and
opinions regarding the risks of early pregnancy and prevention strategies
can help child welfare professionals provide more effective support for
the young people they support in foster care. Below are suggestions on
how to find the balance between helping youth in care have a
“normal” adolescent experience while providing them with
the support they need to overcome barriers they face
as a result of being in the child welfare system.”