Teen Parent Assessment Program (TPAP)

The Teen Parent Assessment Program (TPAP) works to empower young people who are pregnant or parenting to move toward self-sufficiency and decrease additional unintended pregnancies. 

TPAP works in partnership with the DHS’ Economic Security Administration (ESA) to promote self-sufficiency by increasing educational attainment levels for young people who do not possess a high school diploma or a general equivalence diploma (GED). 

Eligibility 

To be eligible for TPAP services, you must be a District resident under the age of 19 who is pregnant or parenting, has not graduated from high school, is willing to pursue an education, and receiving or eligible to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). 

Services 

As an active participant in TPAP, pregnant or parenting teens receive case management services using the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) model, an evidence-based intervention that aids young people in transitioning into adulthood. 

Some of the services the program provides as part of case management include: 

Educational, Employment & Career Opportunities

Support with school enrollment and/or maintaining school attendance    Securing a childcare voucher, if this is a barrier to education or employment    Future planning around post-high school options including employment and career/ training opportunities

Community Life Functioning

Linkage to Community Resources  Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)  Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)    Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program  Medical Assistance  Vital Records   Community Support  Parenting and baby wellness education, teen parent community building via groups and events  Promote, assess and when appropriate refer for: emotional behavioral wellness support, sexual health education, physical health support  Self-Management Skills  Teach or enhance skills in decision making, conflict management/resolution, maintaining relationships with key players, self-care, etc.

 

Referrals 

Referrals to TPAP can be made by using this referral form – or by email or phone using the contact information below. 

Please note: If program capacity is reached, a waitlist is maintained. Priority is given to referrals from the DHS’ ESA Office of Work Opportunity (OWO). 
 

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. 
Email: [email protected]  
Phone: (202) 698-4334 
Fax: (202) 478-5747 
TTY: 711