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Job & Career Support for Teen Parents

Houston Birthing Connection partners with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to provide teen parents and young families in Houston with free job search assistance, skills training, and career development programs.

Through TWC, HBC families gain the resources, mentorship, and guidance needed to find stable employment, develop professional skills, and achieve financial independence while balancing school and parenting responsibilities.

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How Texas Workforce Commission Supports Houston Birthing Connection Families

The Texas Workforce Commission offers programs that help teen parents and young families:

  • Job Search Assistance: Access to local job listings, resume guidance, and interview preparation.

  • Skills Training Programs: Vocational courses, certifications, and workforce readiness programs.

  • Career Development Resources: Workshops on workplace skills, financial literacy, and long-term career planning.

  • Parent-Friendly Programs: Flexible scheduling to accommodate school, childcare, and family responsibilities.

Teen parent meeting with career mentor for guidance on employment opportunities in Houston
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Why It Matters

Through TWC’s partnership with HBC, teen parents can:

  • Gain financial independence and support their families

  • Build professional skills for long-term career success

  • Access mentorship and career guidance while completing school and parenting

  • Open doors to apprenticeships, internships, and job placements

More Ways HBC Supports Families

Transportation support is just one part of how Houston Birthing Connection helps families build stability. We provide wraparound services designed to support parents and children at every stage — from housing to long-term independence.

Explore our other programs: 

🏠 Housing & Stability: Safe homes & case management

🪑 Furniture Assistance: Essentials for families moving into housing

🎓 Job Training & Career Pathways: Paid work & skill-building

👨‍👩‍👧 Parenting & Life Skills Coaching: Build confidence & independence

Real Support. Real Families. Real Impact.

Houston Birthing Connection helps teen parents stay in school and complete their education despite the challenges of pregnancy and early parenthood.

Through case management, life-skills coaching, and stability support, we remove barriers that often cause young parents to drop out — helping them graduate, gain confidence, and build a stable future for themselves and their children.

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