Fullerton Joint Union High School District
Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting (TAPP) Program
212 E. Wilshire Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
Contact Name and Number:
Candy Baratell, Program Specialist
(714) 447-8096
Services Offered:
High school diploma course work with child care on-site. Prenatal health classes, parenting/child development, College Career Plan.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Provide tutoring assistance in reading.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Provide tutoring in reading, math, and/or computers. Child care.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Available. Call to make appointment.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Candy Baratelle, Program Specialist, at (714) 447-8096, to discuss teenage pregnancy and parenting.
Class Speakers:
Same as above. Also, teen parent panels are available to speak to classes.
Gilbert West High School, Teens Parenting Program
6855 La Palma Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
Contact Name and Number:
Ms. Karen Coon, Teacher Teen Parenting Program
(714) 220-4054
Services Offered:
Elective high school classes in prenatal care, parenting, and marriage and family.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Students can contact Mr. Salazar, Assistant Principal, to arrange to observe the class which meets twice a day.
Life Center/Pregnancy Counseling Center
1125 E. 17th Street, Suite 358N
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Contact Name and Number:
Jackie Stuart, Volunteer Coordinator
(714) 835-5433
Services Offered:
Provide pregnancy testing, counseling regarding options (do not refer for abortion), professional long-term counseling, individual or family medical referrals, assistance in applying for Medi-Cal or AIM, maternity and baby clothing, and post-abortion counseling.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Act as intake crisis resolution counselor (four hour per week minimum time commitment). Help with general office work—filing and typing (flexible time commitment). Collect and process baby and maternity items.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
All of the above and act as crisis counselor and/or do phone intake.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Available by appointment.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Same as above.
Class Speakers:
Contact either of the following at (714) 835-5433 to speak on crisis counseling for pregnant mothers as well as on abortion:
Jackie, Volunteer Coordinator and Program Coordinator.
Jackie Stuart, Administrator.
Planned Parenthood
700 S. Tustin
Orange, Ca 92866
Contact Name and Number:
Beverly
(714) 663-6373 ext. 127
Services Offered:
Provide gynecological care, cancer screening, contraceptive care, prenatal program, sterilization, referrals for treatment of cervical cancer and related disorders, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), HIV/AIDS services, pregnancy testing, and male services (birth control, cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment of STI’s).
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Help with clerical work.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Help with front and back office duties, including shadowing medical staff during counseling and education sessions.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Students may shadow medical staff during counseling and education sessions.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Monthly Volunteer Orientations are held at our administrative office; call or the next upcoming presentation. One-on-one interviews can be scheduled with the Volunteer Coordinator.l
Class Speakers:
Contact Cheryl in the Health Education Department at (714) 744-9764 ext. 100.
School Age Parenting and
Infant Development
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, El Dorado High School
1651 N. Valencia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92670
Contact Name and Number:
Dana Martin, Director Child Care
Winni Hopkins, Teacher
(714) 993-5350 Ext. 1224
Services Offered:
For pregnant and parenting teenagers, we provide child care pre- and post-natal parenting, and enable continuation of high school education.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
As space permits. Please check with Director of Child Care first. Letter explaining assignment on school stationary required.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Same as above.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Limited, but possible. Need to schedule an appointment with classroom teacher or director first.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Same as above.
Teen Parents—Brea Canyon/Valley View High School
689 Wildcat Way
Brea, CA 92821
Contact Name and Number:
Katie Plass
(714) 990-7559
Services Offered:
Independent study. Limited counseling and referrals. Additional services pending.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Tutor high school teen parents. Tutor other high school students.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Same as above.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Call to schedule an appointment. 8:30 a.m. to noon are the best times.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Same as above.
Class Speakers:
Contact Katie Plass, Coordinator/Teacher, at (714) 990-7559.