Help for Teenage Mothers in Texas

The state of Texas traditionally has one of the highest teen birthrates in the nation. Teenage mothers often lack family and other support, but there are several options for teen moms looking for extra help. Assistance may be available through the teenager's school, as well as through government and private programs designed to provide assistance, education and support to pregnant teens.

  1. Texas' Women, Infant and Children Program

    • The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is a federal program designed to support pregnant women as well as nursing mothers and children up to the age of five. In Texas, all WIC services are free and include food benefits as well as nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to other social service programs. Texas WIC clinics provide counselors who are trained to assist teenage mothers in their unique pregnancy and parenting needs. Teenage mothers in Texas with minimal or low incomes should visit their nearest WIC clinic to determine what benefits they can receive.

    Texas Education Agency

    • The Texas Education Agency oversees public school districts in the state of Texas. Teenage mothers in Texas can receive assistance through their high school, which may have pregnancy programs including support for education completion, parenting and child development classes, pregnancy related services, child care and transportation. School pregnancy programs are designed to support teenage mothers who would otherwise drop out or fail out of high school. Teenage mothers in Texas should contact the Texas Education Agency or their high school counselor's office for information on district services.

    Alley's House

    • Alley's House is a nonprofit organization in Dallas, Texas, that provides support and mentoring to mothers between the ages of 13 and 21. Teenage mothers in Texas can receive free career counseling, job training, and emotional support through this organization. Alley's House staff members can also help teen mothers locate other community resources and agencies that can offer support as the girls transition from pregnant teenagers to young moms of infants.

    Religious Groups

    • Church organizations in many Texas cities have assistance programs designed specifically for teen mothers. For example, the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Antonio offers a teenage pregnancy and support program for teen parents. The Christian organization Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) offers special support groups for teenage mothers of preschoolers through at least one congregation in most Texas cities. Texas teenage mothers who belong to a specific denomination or faith should contact their church's state office for information about support for teen mothers.

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