Dropout prevention programs for teen mothers

Program basics

Typically lasting a year, these programs offer services to students with children, including case management, health care, transportation assistance, childcare, tutoring, and remedial education
Aim to increase attendance as well as graduation rates
Usually implemented in community settings rather than exclusively at school
May include financial incentives to encourage attendance

High school-aged children

Approximately $2,250-3,000 per participant

Not available

Note: This content is under review
Comprehensive approaches that pair financial incentives with case management and social services are seen as particularly effective.

County Health Rankings and Roadmaps evidence overview of dropout prevention programs for teen mothers https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/take-action-to-improve-health/what-works-for-health/strategies/dropout-prevention-programs-for-teen-mothers
US Department of Education evaluation of financial incentives as dropout prevention for teen mothers https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Docs/InterventionReports/WWC_Financial_Incentives_122106.pdf
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Reproductive health: Teen pregnancy https://www.cdc.gov/teenpregnancy/
"Dropout prevention and intervention programs: Effects on school completion and dropout among school-aged children and youth," Campbell Collaboration (2011) https://www.campbellcollaboration.org/library/dropout-prevention-intervention-programmes.htm