Admission Criteria – Admission to a Teen Maternity Home must follow these

Admission Criteria – Admission to a Teen Maternity Home must follow these guidelines: 1. The youth must be between the ages twelve (12) years of age through age twenty (20) years and eleven (11) months and currently in MDCPS custody. 2. A complete medical examination including obstetrical findings shall be provided and reviewed prior to admission into the program. 3. Family and medical history shall be obtained on the pregnant or parenting teen and the additional parent if possible. 4. A comprehensive assessment shall be conducted by the Partner Provider for each mother in the program. 5. The prenatal program shall accept an applicant without prejudice based on age, race, marital status, plans for the child, prior pregnancies, or stage of pregnancy.