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America's Pregnancy Helpline
Practical support and education about pregnancy, options, sexual health, and paternity. Includes section specifically for teens.
http://www.thehelpline.org/
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Girl-Mom
Stories and essays by teen parents, and a discussion forum.
http://www.girl-mom.com/
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Holy Family Maternity Home
Provides shelter and services for pregnant and parenting teens (ages 12-17) and their babies. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
http://www.catholiccharitiesok.org/family_maternity.html
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Idaho Teen Pregnancy
Facts about teen pregnancy in Idaho and resources for guidance or advice. Includes national and local hotline numbers, and links to the Idaho Careline and five health districts.
http://www.idahoteenpregnancy.com/
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Inwood House
Helps young people take charge of their lives and achieve healthy adulthood and self-reliance by encouraging responsible sexual choices. Organization and program information available.
http://www.inwoodhouse.com/
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Life in the Fast Lane
Information about teen pregnancy, what it is like to be a teen mother or father, and what it costs to raise a baby for a year. Includes FAQs and links to the Idaho CareLine.
http://www.teenageparent.org/
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Lil' Mamas
A young mother describes her unplanned pregnancy, including an illustrated diary of the stages, and FAQ about the experience.
http://www.freewebs.com/mama05/
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Mom I'm Pregnant
Presenting guidance and ideas from teenagers who have decided to continue their pregnancies. Includes FAQ and a list of shelters across the USA.
http://www.lifecall.org/momim.htm
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One Tired Mamma
A young mother uses a journal and photographs to describe her experiences of teen pregnancy and birth.
http://www.geocities.com/one_tiredmamma/
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StandUpGirl
Provides facts, videos and photographs to support and encourage teens with unexpected pregnancies. Also includes personal stories and testimonials. [Some features require Flash]
http://www.standupgirl.com/
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Teen Moms
Support and help for young mothers. Site includes encouraging essays, a message board, money-saving links, an album illustrating the stages of fetal development, and links to crisis pregnancy centers.
http://teenmoms.ourfamily.com/
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Teen Mother Choices
Christian organization providing services and support for teen mothers in Chicagoland, Illinois suburbs. Includes hotline; location maps for similar facilities in Ohio, Michigan, and Washington; and list of available services.
http://www.teenmotherchoices.org
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The Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Place
A place for teen parents and pregnant teens to get advice, support, and to meet others in similar situations.
http://members.aol.com/mnn1121/index.html
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Yahoo! Groups: Pregnant Teen Support
A support group for teens seeking advice or information about unplanned, unexpected, or unwanted pregnancy. Membership open to girls and guys.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Pregnant_Teen_Support/
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