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The (Always Growing) Link Directory

Updated 08.25.02

(These are some of the best teen pregnancy and parenting sites around. I've also included sites that aren't specifically geared towards teens or by teens but have great information. Featured links are in bold. All entries open in a new window. Links are sorted by topic so the ones that fall under more than one heading are repeated if necessary. Although I've visited all of these sites, I can not endorse all content. If you want your site listed or removed, please email me with Link in the heading. I highly recommend www.google.com for all your search engine needs.)

Abortion information and help. (13) (does not contain links to abortion providers)
Adoption information. (20)
Breastfeeding information and support sites (4)
Help with an unplanned/crises pregnancy (4)
Teen pregnancy statistics. (8)
(good for researchers) 
Parenting resources. (15)
Resources specifically for fathers. (12)
Relationship support and help
Family Activity Links. (1)
Sex, abstinence & birth control. (9)
Help for rape/sexual assault victims. (1)
Personal stories/homepages of teenage parents. (10)
Marriage Resources (2)
Pregnancy resources specific to teen pregnancy (4)
Helpful sites by and for teen parents.
(22)
Pages and memorial sites for those dealing with infant loss and miscarriage. (8)
Just some interesting sites. (6)

Help with an unplanned/crises pregnancy

Crises Pregnancy Information - This is a wonderful site! If you just found out you are pregnant then go here - you will find something to help you.
StandUpGirl
- Meet Becky and see how she dealt with her own unplanned pregnancy. This is a very compassionate site and really helps you see that you're not alone.
Teen Moms
- An excellent page dedicated to helping teen moms. Links to all sorts of resources, including financial and a fetal development chart.
Pregnancy Centers
- Find a pregnancy center near you for help and a free pregnancy test.

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Helpful sites by/for teen parents

Teen Moms Club - "Because Young Moms Matter Too..."
Teen Mommies Online - Helpful site with information on pregnancy and parenting for teen moms.
Teen Mama - "Teen Mama is dedicated to improving the lives of other Teen and Young adult parents. We have each been there, we feel that our knowledge and experience can benefit the lives of other young parents."
Girl-Mom - Sassy, intelligent, progressive and informative site for teen moms.
Just For Us Mommies - Excellent message board that lets you get to know other mommies of varying ages and situations.
The Teen Moms Homepage - Includes info on attachment parenting for teenagers.
The Teen Parenting and Pregnancy Place - Lots of info and support for teen parents!
TeenOutReach
Campus Life Chat - Links to personal stories plus a place for dads!
Young Mommies - Nice site for young moms with tons of ways to get in touch with other young moms.
Jaicee's Just For Teen Moms Webpage - A mom who had a child when she was 16. She's now 29 and wants to help teen moms. She's hoping to have the site completed by winter of 2001.
Shelter Against the Storm - "A Place For Teen Parents and Pregnant Teens To Ask Questions, Get Answers, Meet Others, and Get Connected To Resources To Help Make Their Road A Little Easier To Travel." A great site run by Jolene, a teen mom dedicated to helping other moms.
The Playpen Online - A great site run by a teen mom who is 19 now and started the page to help with the lack of info for teens. Has pictures, too.
TeenMoms.Com
Teen Mothers Unite! You will adore Dana's son and laugh at his hilarious antics. This is a great site for teen moms everywhere.
Young Mothers U*N*I*T*E - Cherri was a teen mom and is very passionate about helping other teen moms. You will always have someone to talk to through the Young Mothers network!
About Teen Pregnancy - Stories written by teens about when they found out they were pregnant and how their lives have changed since. Realistic look at what happens when a teen gets pregnant.
Teen Moms
- An excellent page dedicated to helping teen moms. Links to all sorts of resources, including financial and a fetal development chart.
StandUpGirl - Meet Becky and see how she dealt with her own unplanned pregnancy. This is a very compassionate site and really helps you see that you're not alone.
Teen With Child - Excellent site by a teen mom.
One Young Parent - Lots of information plus practical ways to help teen parents.
Young Moms - "This site was designed by and for young mothers. Its purpose is to provide support, resources and motivation to young moms, teen mothers and pregnant teens."
Babies Of Our Youth
Teenage Mothers - Suite 101.com

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Adoption

SaraBeth's Adoption
Adoption.org
Birthmother.com
Adoption Book Catalog - Catalog of offline resources.
American Association of Open Adoption Agencies
About Adoption - Adoption info, articles and links from About.com
Adoption Network
Bethany Christian Services
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
AdoptionAgencies.org
Caring Adoptions
Christian Adoption
Five Myths And Realities - Article addressing some common concerns about adoption.
Brooke's Story - A personal story
Birthmom to James - A personal story and appeal to her son who was given up for adoption.
Gina's Story - Personal story.
Adopted Kids - Real stories from people who were adopted.
They Chose Adoption - Other birthmoms who chose life for their children.
Adoptee Life - Site for children who were adopted.
Voices of Adoption - Another site for and about people who were adopted. Lots of excellent information.

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Abortion

Feminists For Life - Excellent resource for the pro-woman!
Beyond "It's A Baby" - Great article highlighting the real problem underneath the prolife/prochoice positions. 
Abortion Alternatives and Post Abortion Links - Terrific resources, check out her links. A place with caring and compassion.
Safe-Haven - A place for healing from the trauma of abortion. I can't stress enough how wonderful this page is! Healing and not condemnation for post-abortive women and men. This isn't a site to debate abortion, it's to help the people who have been hurt by it.
AbortionFacts.com - "Abortion information you can use". Excellent site! If I had a 5 star rating system, this site would get 7 stars! (Which is probably why I don't have a 5 star rating system...)
Crises Pregnancy Information - This is a wonderful site! If you just found out you are pregnant then go here - you will find something to help you.
Pro-Woman Pro-Life - What it means to really be pro-woman.
I'm personally against it but... - Article addressing those who are personally against abortion but don't want to limit a woman's choices.
Does the Fetus Feel Pain? - Excellent article addressing the topic of fetal pain.
When Does Life Begin? - Addresses the scientific and medical aspects of our beginnings.
Texas Law Quiz - An interactive way to see for yourself the hypocrisy of our laws concerning life and personhood.
A Window to the Womb - Ever wonder what you were like before you were born?
RightGrrl - Articulate, reasoned, Pro-Life Feminism

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Breastfeeding

New! #Breastfeeding - Page for the IRC chat channel. "An IRC channel located on the All Women IRC Network which is devoted to discussions about breastfeeding.  Discussions include a wide range of topics such as latching on, milk supply, the joys of breastfeeding, and motherhood. This is a great place for mothers (and soon to be mothers) to come and discuss breastfeeding, parenting, and other pertinent issues." 
La Leche League - One of the biggest, most active, most comprehensive, and just all around best breastfeeding support and information organizations. 
Breastfeeding.com - One of my favorite breastfeeding support sites. "The #1 site for breastfeeding support, information and attitude."
Breastfeeding Basics - "Everything you always wanted to know about breastfeeding but didn't know who to ask."

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Teen Pregnancy Statistics and Research Pages

National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Kaiser Family Foundation - The Foundation is an independent voice and source of facts and analysis for policymakers, the media, the health care community, and the general public.
American Bar Association Links Teen Pregnancy with Child Sexual Abuse - The project will analyze state laws and prosecutorial policies to determine how the legal system deals with sexually exploitative actions of older men that involve young teen girls."
Prevention of Battering During Teen Pregnancy Fact Sheet - Statistics specifically related to abuse during teen pregnancy. 
Teen Pregnancy Statistics
Teen Moms - An excellent page dedicated to helping teen moms. Links to all sorts of resources, including financial and a fetal development chart.
Teens in Trouble: Teen Pregnancies - Read stories from teens and get tons of relevant statistics regarding teen pregnancy.
Closer Look at Teen Pregnancy - Profiles of two pregnant teens from 1995 including pictures.
Welfare Information Network - This takes you straight to their teen parent information page.

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Parenting Resources

SingleMothering.com
Zero to Three
Civitas
InteliHealth
Parenting.com
ABC's of Parenting
Parent's Place
Positive Parenting
The National Parenting Center
Parenting.org
SIDS Back to Sleep - Informative brochure for parents of all ages about preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
About Single Parents - Lots of great information specifically for single parents.
BabyCenter - This has just about anything you'd want! It's not geared for young mothers, but the information is just as valuable and it's ultra-easy to navigate.
Young Positive Parenting Online - An excellent resource specifically for younger parents.
Young Moms - Links you to their parenting section.

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For Fathers

Still Fathers - A resource specifically for fathers dealing with stillbirth, miscarriage or infant death.
ROAD (Reaching Out to Adolescent Dads) - Site about a program especially for teen dads.
Campus Life Chat - Links to personal stories plus a place for dads!
National Center for Fathering - Lots of resources to help fathers.
Center for Successful Fathering, Inc. - Promotes the benefits of involved dads.
Father To Father - Resources to help new and young fathers.
Fathering.com - Another online resource to help fathers.
Dads'nKids - A free parenting magazine for dads.
Dads and Daughters - A site devoted specifically to helping dads with daughters. An excellent resource - especially if you feel like you just wouldn't know what to do with a girl.
The Father's Workshop - This will take you directly to the part of the site for teen fathers.
National Fatherhood Initiative - "The National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) was founded in 1994 to stimulate a society-wide movement to confront the growing problem of father absence."
Father's World

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Family Activity Links

Teel Family - Learn how to make your own snowflake! This one will last even after the winter fades.

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Sex and Abstinence

FreeTeens.org - "Free Teens is a reality-based, abstinence-centered HIV/AIDS, STDs, and Pregnancy Prevention program used in 38 states and in more than 70 countries around the world. It has been translated into 12 languages."
True Love Waits - "Created in 1993 and sponsored by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, True Love Waits is an international campaign that challenges teenagers and college students to remain sexually abstinent until marriage."
Teen Advisors - A peer counseling organization.
Female Life - Information on women's sexual health through many stages of life.
Not Me Not Now - The best response to premature sexual activity.
Friends First
Life Choices
The Virgin Club - Started by five girls who want to remain virgins until marriage.
Turris Eburnea - "A meeting place for young girls and women to search for the truth about LOVE to prepare themselves to love for marriage that lasts a lifetime to shout to the world that the TRUE LOVE exists!!!"

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Help for Rape/Sexual Assault Victims

Safe Haven - "Safe Haven is a site for male and female survivors of sexual abuse and/or rape. We aim to give support and advice to those on the path to healing, and also to loved ones of survivors."

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Personal Stories and Teen Parent Homepages

I Just Gave Up My Teddy Bear - Story of a teen mom involved in the Gentle Touch program.
Julie's Page - "The incredible adventures of a (kick ass) girlmama and her kick ass little boy!" 
Jamie's Page - Personal page about Jamie, her life, and her daughters. 
Kyle, Inc. - Neat page by Amy (a teen mom) all about her son Kyle.
About Teen Pregnancy - Stories written by teens about when they found out they were pregnant and how their lives have changed since. Realistic look at what happens when a teen gets pregnant.
Teens in Trouble: Teen Pregnancies - Read stories from teens and get tons of relevant statistics regarding teen pregnancy.

Jen & Baby
Caraannie's Page
It Happens To Good Girls, Too -
Personal story on About.com

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Marriage Resources

About Marriage
Marriage Builders

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Pregnancy Resources

Pregnancy In Your Teens - Information specific to teenagers from the Mayo clinic. Includes personal story of a teen who chose open adoption.
Special Needs of Pregnant Teens - Informative article from Medem specific to the needs and concerns of a pregnant teen. Learn about prenatal doctor visits and good nutrition during pregnancy.
Pregnancy Problems - "Dealing With Complications of Pregnancy and Childbirth."
Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond - Extremely informative, this is an "online prepared childbirth class" by Karen Ianacone, RN, MA, CCE, CLC. 

Pages & Memorial Sites For Those Dealing With Losing a Baby

Mending Broken Hearts - Site for bereaved parents dealing with a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or newborn death.
Still Fathers - A resource specifically for fathers dealing with stillbirth, miscarriage or infant death.
Christian Miscarriage Support Group 
Remembering Our Babies - Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Pain, Heartache, and Hope - Beautiful site run by Robyn Bear who has lost 6 children through miscarriage. There is also a Memorial Wall where you can list your child's name or website.
National Stillbirth Society - Working to prevent stillbirth.

My Christy - Links from a great site to help parents who've lost a baby.
Angel Pages

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Just Some Interesting Sites...

Snopes - Urban Legends Reference Page. 
In Mama's Kitchen - Interesting and eclectic cooking site. 
A Woman Is - The many faces of what it is to be a woman. 
Standing Watch
- POW/MIA website
American Baby Contest - A place to send a pic of your beautiful baby. ; )
Knock On The Door - Great science information place. This is a good resource for homeschoolers as well.

 

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