Own Your Path

What is Own Your Path?

Own Your Path is an educational initiative by DCFS designed to help teens navigate the financial, emotional, and legal responsibilities of parenthood through fun, engaging content. Whether you’re considering becoming a parent or thinking about delaying that choice, we’ve got you covered with all the info you need!

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Why Choose Own Your Path?

Making Your Own Decisions = Power!

The focus of Own Your Path is on informed decision-making.
Interactive and fun content tailored to teens' real-life experiences.
Whether you decide to become a parent now or later, you’ll be making that choice with the right information.

Learn Through Videos

Watch Peer Stories, Financial Tips, and Relationship Advice!

The Power of Informed Decisions

A comprehensive overview of the Own Your Path program, featuring testimonials from teens and experts discussing the importance of making informed choices about parenthood.

Financial Costs of Parenting

The real deal on what it takes to raise a child, from diapers to daycare.

Detailed insights on budgeting for childcare expenses and planning for future costs.

Budgeting Tips

Learn how to manage money like a pro and stay on top of your finances.

Strategies for creating effective budgets and saving money while raising kids.

Legal Considerations

Understand your rights and responsibilities when it comes to co-parenting, custody, and child support.

Information on navigating legal issues related to parenting and family law.

Healthy Relationships

How to build strong, healthy, and supportive relationships while avoiding toxic dynamics.

Advice on maintaining positive relationships with partners, family, and friends.

Psychological Aspects of Parenthood

Get a glimpse into the emotional and mental side of parenthood and how it affects relationships.

Exploration of the psychological challenges and joys of becoming a parent.

Interactive Activities and Games

We’ve packed in fun games to keep learning exciting and easy!

Engaging activities designed to reinforce learning in a fun and interactive way.