Pregnant & Parenting Teen (ELECT)

Through an initiative of the PA Department of Education, the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) is responding to the specific needs of pregnant and parenting youth through its ELECT (Education Leading to Employment and Career Training) program. This free program is open to all pregnant and parenting teens who are enrolled in school or who are studying for their GED and live within Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, and northern York Counties.

How we can help

• One-on-one attention with a personal case manager
• Nonjudgmental and confidential listening
• Pre-natal, parenting and child development information
• In-home visiting
• Personal goal setting
• Information and referrals to appropriate agencies
• Help with applying to assistance programs
• Help with educational and employment goals
• Information on birth control, sexuality and healthy decision-making
• Children’s clothing and equipment
• Child safety tips
• Finding childcare and funding to pay for care
• General advocacy and so much more