MPS TAPP Programs are open to any Minneapolis Public School student who is currently pregnant or parenting. The TAPP programs provide on-site childcare, transportation, prenatal and parenting education, and support services for student parents who are continuing their High School education in both traditional and alternative school settings.

TAPPP provides services in many of the Minneapolis public senior high schools, we are co-funded by the Minneapolis Public Schools and Hennepin County Childcare Assistance (CCAP).
 
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TAPP Program Services include:
 
Academic Services
TAPP Program services are available at both traditional and non traditional High School settings.

Child Care Services
TAPP Programs have four licensed child care sites located at Broadway at Longfellow, North, Roosevelt/Wellstone, and South High School. Child Care is available for children ages 6 weeks - 5 years old.  

Parenting Education
Parent education classes are part of the school day. How these services are offered vary from site to site. 

Prenatal and Homebound Services
In addition to the regular High School curriculum, pregnant teens participate in prenatal and parenting classes. It is essential that teen parent remain connected to school during maternity leave so after the birth of their child, teen parents are connected with tutors to assist them in completing their assignments and support them in their return to High School.

Support Services
Pregnant and parenting teens enrolled in any Minneapolis Public School may need some additional help. The TAPP Program provides support in finding and accessing valuable resources. These resources may be accessed through MPS Staff and Hennepin County Staff located on site at Longfellow Community. In addition, the TAPP Program has Social Workers located at Broadway High School at Longfellow, South High School and Roosevelt/Wellstone High School.

Community Partnerships
TAPPP works with many community partners to meet the needs of the student parent and their children.