Teen Parent Home Visiting Program

 Adolescents who are pregnant or parents of a newborn are offered a variety of family support services to improve their parenting skills and to enhance the growth and development of both the child and the adolescent parent.  Services are provided through regular home visits until the child reaches at least three years of age.

 Family Support Program

 Parenting skills training is provided to eligible families through regular in-home visits over a three to six month period.  Information is provided on child development, non-physical methods of child discipline, child care, nutrition, preventive healthcare, and community resources. 

 Family Preservation Program

 Families in crisis are provided intensive home visiting services (daily home visits and twenty four hour a day emergency response) for an eight week period to ensure the safety of their children.  Counseling, parenting skills training, referrals to other agencies and other support services are provided to stabilize the family and create a safe home environment for the children.

 MA Targeted Case Management

 Families receiving Medical Assistance who have children assessed to be at risk of physical, mental or emotional dysfunction are eligible for case management services that include:  an annual needs assessment, case plan development and on-going monitoring and service coordination to implement case plan.

 Parenting Classes

 Parenting classes based on the UW-Extension’s Positive Parenting curriculum are offered to all eligible families.  Child care and transportation are provided for classes.

 Prenatal Care Coordination Program

 Services needed for a positive birth outcome are coordinated during pregnancy and 60 days postpartum for women with high-risk pregnancies who are eligible for the Wisconsin Medical Assistance Program.  Information on healthcare, nutrition, parenting and community resources are provided to reduce potential risks to the mother and fetus.