Resources for Pregnant and Parenting Young People

At EyesOpenIowa, we believe all parents deserve support—no matter their age or circumstances.

If you’re a teen who is pregnant or parenting, your path may look a little different—but you don’t have to walk it alone. Below, you’ll find programs and services available across Iowa designed to help you thrive as both a young person and a parent.

Pregnant & Parenting Student Rights:

This Toolkit outlines the Title IX requirements schools must follow and actions students can take when faced with discriminatory practices. Title IX requires schools to accommodate pregnant and parenting students, but students often need help understanding their rights. The topics that are included are: a summary of the pregnant and parenting students’ rights under Title IX, FAQs on mandatory accommodations, FAQs on breastfeeding on campus, avenues to filing complaints with the U.S. Department of Education, an action agenda to help students report discrimination to university officials, and government resources and assistance for low-income parents.  Know your rights under Title IX. For the toolkit, click here.

Housing:

Iowa Homeless Youth Center
Iowa Shelters
Iowa Department of Human Services
Aftercare/PostFostercare Services
Energy Assistance

State Assistance:

Iowa Department of Human Services  
Transportation
Iowa Child Support Recovery Unit

Continuing My Education:

Pregnant and Parenting Student Rights
How do I get my HSED/GED (general education degree)? 
Career Training Program
Iowa Workforce Development

Financial Planning and Assistance:

Building Family Economic Success
Evelyn K. Davis Center

Legal Questions:

Father’s Rights
Iowa Legal Aid
Minors Rights as Parents/Students
Rights of Pregnant and Parenting Teens
Student Anti-Discrimination Act
National Crittenton Foundation (Iowa parent’s rights and resources)
Domestic abuse and the law- in Iowa
Tip Sheet for Teen Parents

Keeping Myself Healthy:

Managing Stress
Is your relationship healthy?

Seeking Support
Mental Health Centers by County
Young Moms Support Group

Start my Recovery (drug and alcohol assistance)

Family Planning Services:

Title X clinics in Iowa
Contraceptive Methods
Birth Control Facts for Teens