Office for Family, Youth & School Success (OFYSS)

Be There for Teens

Parents of teens, we know you worry about:

• Smoking
• Drugs and alcohol
• Pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Dropping out of school
• Accidents
• Violence
• Poor diet
• Lack of exercise
• Depression and suicide

The good news is:

Parents and other caring adults can make a real difference in the lives of teens. By supporting them, you can help keep them safe and healthy.

Information and ideas for support:

• ParentLinkRI.org
  On-line directory of Rhode Island organizations and information that can help support parents of teens and pre-teens.

• What Teens Need to Succeed
  Find out what teens need to become responsible and successful adults.
  
• 10 Tips for Parents of Teens (brochure)
  Get tips on how to guide your children through the teen years.

• 10 Tips for Parents of Teens (more detail)
  Get more detail and ideas on the 10 Tips

• 10 Consejos Para Padres
  Consejos para ayudarle a pensar en las cosas positivas y dearrollar una relación más fuerte y agradable con sus adolescents.

• Men2B... Because Your Are a Role Model
  Men 2 B trains any man who wants to be a better role model to the young men in his life.

• Out-of-School Time Programs
  Teens benefit from high-quality programs before- and after-school and during vacations.

• Teen Pregnancy Prevention Resources
  Information and resources about teen pregnancy and how to prevent it.

• Other Web Sites for Parents of Teens
  More resources for parents.

How healthy are teenagers in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island Teen Health Data

• Youth Risk Behavior Survey
• Adolescent Substance Abuse Survey
• Youth Tobacco Survey
• Youth Violence Statistics
• SALT Survey
• Rhode Island KIDS COUNT

Where can I get more information?

Other RI Department of Health initiatives on teen health

• thrive
• School-based Health Centers
• Family Planning
• Youth Violence Prevention
• Suicide Prevention
• Tobacco Control Program
• Obesity Control Program
• HIV/AIDS
• Oral Health
• Immunization – Vaccinate before you Graduate

Other organizations about teen health

• Links to other sites about teen health

Click here to print a Can We Talk brochure