Teen Parents Who Are In Care

Juvenile Law Center,

This fact sheet answers questions like:

  • What rights do I have as a teen parent in care (including foster care, kinship care, group homes, and residential treatment facilities)?
  • Will my baby live with me?
  • What types of services can my child and I receive?
  • How do I get child care?
  • What is child support and how do I apply for it?
  • Can I be asked to pay child support when I am in care?