Effects of an Urban High School-Based Child Care Center on Self-Selected Adolescent Parents and Their Children.

Williams, Elizabeth Gillis; Sadler, Lois S.

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ERIC Number: EJ624106

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Effects of an Urban High School-Based Child Care Center on Self-Selected Adolescent Parents and Their Children.

Williams, Elizabeth Gillis; Sadler, Lois S.

Journal of School Health, v71 n2 p47-52 Feb 2001

Examined the impact of an urban, high school-based day care center on low-income parenting teens and their children. Retrospective record reviews indicated that participating students showed improvement in overall grade point average. All students graduated or were promoted to the next grade. No participants experienced repeat pregnancies. Most children were current on immunizations and health care. (SM)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Black Students, Child Health, Day Care Centers, Early Parenthood, Females, Grade Point Average, High School Students, Low Income Groups, Program Effectiveness, Secondary Education, Urban Schools

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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