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Teen Parent Support

Early childhood programs 
Information about and links to programs throughout Allegheny County that support families with children six years of age and younger.

Family and Parent Support 
Parents of any age can benefit from services and supports in their communities. Details about DHS-sponsored family support centers, the D.A.D.S program and after school programs can be found on this page. 

Home Alone –  Is your child ready? 
Helps parents think about all the factors that are important when deciding if a child is ready to be left home alone. (Disponible en español, por debajo)

Pregnancy
Information about and links to programs throughout Allegheny County that support expectant mothers and their newborns

Safe Sleep ActionAlert
Infants and children one year of age and younger are particularly vulnerable to injury and death when safe sleep practices are not followed. DHS issued the pdf.gif ActionAlert - Safe Sleep Education and the pdf.gif Safe Sleep Leave-behind Flyer to inform staff and caregivers about these dangers and how to reduce them.

Solo en casa – ¿Estu listo tu hijo?
Ayuda a los padres pensar en todos los factores que son importantes al decidir si un niño está listo para ser dejado solo en casa.