Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Teen and Tot Program

Treatments and Services

  • Primary care for adolescent and young adult birthing parents and young parents supporting infants
  • Coordination of care with prenatal providers
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Mental health care, including counseling on interpersonal family and social issues
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Parenting support, coaching, and education, including our “Centering Parenting” group prenatal classes
  • Tracking infant growth and development milestones
  • Close coordination with the BMC Adolescent Center’s Family Planning Clinic for family planning and birth control
  • Support with resource needs:
    • Food
    • Clothing
    • Housing
    • Transportation
  • Help with benefits eligibility and referral to community programs

Centering Parenting Group

The Teen and Tot Program’s hallmark service is a 10-session prenatal education course in which a group of expectant young parents due around the same time, meeting in a warm, supportive setting instead of a sterile exam room.

Benefits of completing the course include better health outcomes, self-care, self-confidence, more one-on-one time with a healthcare provider, support, friendship, fun, and a focus on different aspects of newborn care and development—all targeted to the needs of teens who are parenting.

Join Our Centering Group