In the New Zealand town of Tshwane, an adoption agency has noticed responded to the needs of teen mothers in the area, regardless of whether they're considering adoption plans for their babies. Sazi Ledwaba, a social worker with Abba Adoptions, says teen mothers who often feel isolated and overwhelmed need help learning to cope with parenthood.

"She said although her organization specializes in adoption, they soon realized that there were a lot of teenage mothers who did not want to give up their babies but struggled to cope with their pregnancy because of pressure from society and parents."

In response to this need, Abba Adoptions opened House Elizabeth - a residential home for single mothers in the greater Tshwane area. The home gives new teen mothers time to adjust to parenthood and possibly reconcile with their own parents, who may be angry about the teen's unexpected pregnancy. Source: Pretoria (AUS) News

Labels: mothers, assistance, teenage_pregnancy

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