Our mission: To serve the community through education on the realities and responsibilities of teenage pregnancy and through long-term assistance to adolescent parents for their development of self-esteem, parenting skills, and empowerment towards self-sufficiency.
Since 1985, Teen Parent Connection has delivered education, support, and resources to adolescent parents and their children in DuPage County, Illinois. Our primary goal is to provide services that will prevent child abuse and neglect among this at-risk population.
Check out what is new at Teen Parent Connection!
Get to know Teen Parent Connection’s young families!
Take a look at what’s happening at Teen Parent Connection and in our community!
Parents’ Pantry Updates
Most immediate needs:
- Black Haircare Products
- Pacifiers
- Sippy Cups
- Baby Wipes
- Diapers
- Formula
- Baby Food
- Individually Wrapped Snacks
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Baby Bath and Lotion
- Hygiene Products for Men and Women
- To view other needed items, please visit our Amazon Wish-list – HERE.
We are accepting:
- Freshly laundered baby and children’s clothes –
- for SPRING AND SUMMER months
- Sizes Newborn to Size 6
- (Clothes should be less than 5 years old)
- Because we have limited storage, we request you send a photo, condition, age of all large baby equipment so that we can share that information with community members.
We are not accepting:
- Summer Clothing
- Used Car Seats
- Stuffed Animals
- Drop-Side Cribs
- Cribs More Than 4 Years Old
- Any Item/Toy that is Broken/Dirty/Missing Pieces
- Breast Pumps
- Maternity Clothing
May Is All About Moms!
May 3 – May 7 is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week!
CLICK HERE to learn more about how you can promote maternal mental health!
Celebrate Mom with a Donation to Teen Parent Connection’s Annual Mother’s Day Campaign!
CLICK HERE to see young mother, Kayleigh, share her story!
CLICK HERE to make a donation that impact young mothers in your community!
Motherhood . . . It can mean many things, and our own definition of it is largely defined by our individual experiences. To one person, motherhood might simply mean the act of raising children; to another, motherhood might be what defines them.
Becoming a parent for the first time is a daunting experience for even the most prepared parent. For a teen mom, it can be especially overwhelming and difficult. Teen Parent Connection works to provide young mothers like Kayleigh with the resources and support they need to help them nurture their children during the earliest and most vulnerable years.
Stay Up to Date with Teen Parent Connection on Facebook and Instagram!
✨Are you a perfect parent?✨
The answer is most likely no...because the perfect parent doesn’t exist! We know that you’re doing your best.
It can be really hard to live up to the expectations we set for ourselves or we see on social media. The truth is..we all need space, help, or some extra support sometimes while parenting...and that’s totally okay!
Share with us you reason why #imstillagoodparent by commenting below or taking a screenshot of the the last slide to create your own post! Don’t forget to tag tpcpregnancygroups to earn your baby bucks!
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Teen Parent Connection is so excited to kick off unVINEd TOMORROW - April 1, 2021! While we continue to miss seeing you in person, we kindly ask that you take what you would have spent for a fancy night out, and invest in the families of TPC throughout April in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Your gift will have double the impact thanks to our generous Growing Together Fund Sponsors – who will match your gifts “dollar for dollar” (up to $15,000)! Learn more about Teen Parent Connection’s young families and mission, or make a donation at teenparentconnection.org/unvined
#tpcunvined2021 #TPCTogether #CAPMonth
✨ M Y T H O R F A C T ? ✨
It’s day 4 of DOUBLE baby bucks week💰! Remember to take a guess in the comments below at today’s MYTH OR FACT game to earn.
What do you think? 🧟♂️🧛🏻🕷🎃💀
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It is the LAST DAY to join Teen Parent Connection for unVINEd; don't miss your chance to have DOUBLE THE IMPACT! 100% of all contributions are used to support Teen Parent Connection’s programs and services - AND - All donations made TODAY will be matched "dollar for dollar" by our generous Growing Together Fund Sponsors!
Help us cross the finish line! Donate on our website or through our social media!
#tpcunvined2021 #tpctogether
✨FREE Childbirth Classes for Young Parents start TONIGHT (10/1) at 6:30pm! 🤰🏻👶🏾
*Participants can earn a RAFFLE basket today (SEE PHOTO BELOW)* the basket has a BOPPY and other awesome baby items! Each participant will earn baby bucks to spend in the Parent's Pantry too! 💁🏼♀️
Are you interested or know someone who is? Please e-mail Ashley Anderson at: ashleya@teenparentconnection.org
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Direct Message Ashley on Instagram TPCPregnancyGroups
Once we hear from you, we can send out the LINK for class each week!
*SUPPORT PARTNERS are welcome and encouraged to sign in and attend!*
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It is the LAST WEEK to join Teen Parent Connection for unVINEd. TODAY ONLY - make a donation on our website or through social media between 7AM - 7PM you'll be entered into our random drawing for a $25 Target Gift Card!
#tpcunvined2021 #tpctogether
A caring father can have a profound and positive impact on the life of his child simply by being involved. That's why Teen Parent Connection focuses on supporting the unique needs of young fathers throughout all of our programming. We work to make sure that dads get the support, information, and resources they need to be the hero of their child's story from the very beginning.
By contributing to our Father's Day Campaign you ensure that young fathers in our community are ready to be a positive presence in their child's life.
Donate now at: https://teenparentconnection.org/donate/ or via our Facebook Fundraiser
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Throughout the month of April, we will be introducing you to some of our young parents, and taking a deeper look at Teen Parent Connection’s Mission. This week you’ll meet Arianna, and can take pride in knowing that you are investing in young families like hers! Make a gift that will have “double the impact” at: https://teenparentconnection.org/unvined/
#tpctogether #tpcunvined2021 #CAPMonth
Thank you @humanitarianserviceproject for your generous support of Teen Parent Connection’s Holiday Program! Your continued partnership allows us to provide hundreds of young families in our commmunity with a happy holiday season! #tpctogether #TisTheSeason
Take a few minutes off from scrolling your feed to visit Teen Parent Connection's unVINEd webpage! You’ll get to know more about the young families we serve, our mission and goals, and you can make a donation that will be matched “dollar for dollar” by our generous sponsors!
#tpcunvined2021 #tpctogether
Sometimes c-sections aren’t planned and can throw your birth plan for a loop. Here is a story from one of our participants about her emergency C-section experience and why she thinks it’s important to normalize the experience!
“I ended up having a C-section because after being induced my body was not progressing on its own after 4cm...the doctors and I decided that it was the safest option for bringing Madelyn into the world. As soon as the epidural wore off after birth I started to feel the pain of my incision. It hurt to move at all for weeks after giving birth, I'd hobble around hunched over because it hurt to stand straight. I can honestly say that I didn't change a single diaper in the hospital because i just couldn't get up. I don't think I realized how much I used my abdominal muscles for every movement until it hurt to use them at all. Aside from the muscles just physically hurting, the incision sight burned and so showering was a nightmare. Going to the bathroom afterwards was still rough because any type of pushing hurt my abdominal muscles, but the real struggle was getting myself to get out of bed to walk to the bathroom. It hurt to laugh, sneeze, and cough, but nobody told me about holding a pillow over my stomach when I had to do those things...Luckily I had no problems with the healing process or the external incision sight, even immediately after, the doctors were telling me how good the incision looked. It closed up and healed fast, and the scar is barely visable a year later...C-sections are sometimes unavoidable and I think thats why we need to normalize them more, but the healing process definitely takes longer...Having a C-section for me was not expected and heartbreaking at first, but at the end of the day, it has made me a stronger person to get through a major surgery like that, all while caring for myself and a newborn.”
Are you a c-section mama? Share what helped you most during recovery and earn some extra baby bucks!
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unVINEd begins today! When you make a contribution between April 1 - April 24 - your
gift will have "double the impact" in supporting young families in your community! Visit Teen Parent
Connection's Instagram Profile or Website to Donate!
#tpctogether #tpcunvined2021 #CAPMonth
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🥬🍉It’s National Nutrition Month🍑🥦
This week we will be discussing healthy nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum!
👉🏼Let’s start by talking about IRON!
🍴Why is it so important?
🍴What foods have Iron in them?
🍴What foods help us absorb more iron?
👉🏾FLIP through the slides to learn more!
✨What’s your favorite IRON-RICH food? Answer for BABY BUCKS! ✨
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Last year Teen Parent Connection distributed over 30,000 diapers to young families over 700 visits to the Parents' Pantry! Your continued support ensures that our community members have access to essential items no matter what! Visit the unVINEd webpage to view the tour of our outdoor Parents' Pantry!
#tpcunvined2021 #CAPMonth #tpctogether
As the week draws to a close Teen Parent Connection wishes everyone a relaxing and safe weekend! With COVID-19 cases on the rise, we ask that you heed the advice of one our youngest community members in order to keep yourself and your family healthy - be sure to wash your hands, wear your masks, and keep your distance when you can! #tpctogether #tpcfeelgreatfriday
Today is the LAST DAY to support unVINEd and help us reach our $15,000 matching goal! We are less than $4,000 away, and if you DONATE TODAY (April 24th) between 6AM – 8PM you will be entered into our drawing of a BONUS PRIZE.
Don’t miss your chance to have DOUBLE THE IMPACT in empowering young families in your community!
Donate now through our website or social media accounts! #tpcunvined2021 #tpctogether
Repost from familyshelterservice :
We know that abuse is a pattern of behavior used to gain or maintain power and control in a relationship. Abusive behaviors themselves can also follow a pattern commonly referred to as the 🔄 Cycle of Abuse.
This pattern generally consists of 3 phases:
😡 Tension Building
🤯 Explosion
🥺 Damage Control
The longer this cycle continues without interventions the more it may increase in severity and frequency. In some cases the damage control phase will disappear over time.
‼️ It’s important to note that the Cycle of Abuse is a tool that can help describe common patterns in an abusive relationship. However, this does not mean that abuse in predictable or that a survivor will know what to expect next.
✨If you feel that you, a friend, or family member is experiencing dating violence, call the free and confidential hotline to speak with an advocate today.
24/7 HOTLINE: 630-469-5650
[FAMILY SHELTER SERVICE: a part of Metropolitan Family Services]
Family Shelter Service is an organization located in DuPage County, IL.
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Throughout April, when you support Teen Parent Connection’s young families, and engage with our digital content – you can win a bonus prize! Prizes are drawn weekly – to learn more and support Teen Parent Connection visit: https://teenparentconnection.org/unvined/
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🎉DOUBLE BABY BUCKS WEEK!🎉
Since 💪🏾Women's History Month💪🏼 is wrapping up, we'd like to celebrate ALL of the women in our lives.
🤔What advice do you have for the next generation of women?
Watch for more posts this week. . .
💰 COMMENT on the post or story -OR-
💰 Send us a DM to answer the question and you will earn extra BABY BUCKS!
😊Have a HAPPY week! 😊
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