Teen parent lobby day

BOSTON — As teen pregnancies decline in the state, the number of pregnant teens and young parents who experience homelessness is a problem that advocates are hoping lawmakers will address in the upcoming state budget. Tom McGee, a Democrat from Lynn. Hundreds of young mothers and fathers gathered Thursday on Beacon Hill for the 16th annual Teen Parent Lobby Day, urging their state legislators to support increased funding to help them secure housing, education and jobs. According to the Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy, homelessness among pregnant and teen parents during was 30 percent of the population, approximately 1, people. The last time the homeless teen parent population was estimated was 12 years ago, and the percentage was roughly the same, according to the alliance. Liz Peck, public policy director at the Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy, said access to shelter is a problem for many young mothers.

But, if you're a young parent participating in Square One's Healthy Families program, that perception is anything but reality. Angel Quintana is a good example of all that is possible and available for young parents willing to break the stereotype. Angel is the proud father - a teen father - of twin boys. He and his fiancee, Brittney Burmudez, hadn't planned to become parents, and it has changed their lives.

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Come learn while you compete in a fun and interactive game — complete with prizes! Click here to view the Youth Training Flyer. We know young parents are capable of being amazing parents. We also know that there is a need for support for young parents. During these chats, we talk about important topics and issues that affect our lives.