Outcomes of Teen Pregnancy
- Teen Mothers are less likely to finish school.
- Be more dependent on public assistance.
- More likely to suffer from depression.
- More likely to experience child abuse/neglect.
- Score lower academically.
- Increased risk of premature and low birth weight.
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Consistent Poor Outcomes
- Between the ages of 14 and 17, the vast majorities of teen parents do not complete high school.
- Become deeply involved in the juvenile justice system.
- Experience repeat teen pregnancy, and or enter into foster care.
- 1 of 4 teen mothers under age of 18 have a second baby within 2 years after the birth of their first baby.
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How Does Racine Fair?
"The fact that Racine's (rate) is high doesn't come as a surprise," said Susan Stroupe, health services supervisor for the Racine Unified School District.
As of October, there were 168 parenting students in Racine Unified schools and 48 students who were pregnant..
In 2009 290 babies were born to teen mothers in Racine County.
The majority, 239 were born to teenagers in Racine.
- 100 were to girls younger than 18.
- 87 were to girls between the ages of 15 and 17.
- Four were to girls younger than 15.
- In the county, 64 percent of the mothers were white; 33 percent were black.
