Given the unique challenges and strengths of teen parents, specialized supports are needed to help teen families reach their full potential. This study explored, from the perspectives of teen parents involved in a supportive housing program, what helps teen parents raise their children in healthy ways. Aligned with a community-based participatory research approach, we used the photovoice method. Two 6-month rounds of photovoice were conducted, during which teen parents met with the researchers on a biweekly basis for group discussions and engaged in innovative knowledge mobilization. Resulting categories, in response to the question of what helps teen parents raise their children in healthy ways, consist of (a) supports and services; (b) safe, secure, and affordable housing; and (c) community. Ultimately, teen families have both complex needs and strengths that require relationship-based, trauma-informed, structured supports delivered by nonjudgmental staff who respect their independence, supportive landlords, and communities where they can feel safe to raise their children without stigma and judgment. Importantly, findings emphasize the need for supportive and responsive structures, policies, and housing programs to be in place for teen families rather than focusing exclusively on preventing teen pregnancy. Specific recommendations are provided with direct relevance for research and practice.

鉴于青少年父母的独特挑战和优势，需要专门的支持来帮助青少年家庭充分发挥其潜力。本研究从参与支持性住房计划的青少年父母的角度探讨了如何帮助青少年父母以健康的方式抚养孩子。与基于社区的参与式研究方法相一致，我们使用了光声法。进行了两次为期 6 个月的 photovoice，在此期间，青少年家长每两周与研究人员会面一次，进行小组讨论并进行创新知识动员。针对什么有助于青少年父母以健康的方式抚养孩子的问题，产生的类别包括 (a) 支持和服务；(b) 安全、可靠和负担得起的住房；(c) 社区。最终，青少年家庭有复杂的需求和优势，需要由尊重其独立性的非评判性员工、支持性房东和社区提供基于关系、创伤知情、结构化的支持，在那里他们可以安全地抚养孩子而不受污名和评判。重要的是，调查结果强调需要为青少年家庭制定支持性和响应性的结构、政策和住房计划，而不是只专注于预防青少年怀孕。提供了与研究和实践直接相关的具体建议。重要的是，调查结果强调需要为青少年家庭制定支持性和响应性的结构、政策和住房计划，而不是只专注于预防青少年怀孕。提供了与研究和实践直接相关的具体建议。重要的是，调查结果强调需要为青少年家庭制定支持性和响应性的结构、政策和住房计划，而不是只专注于预防青少年怀孕。提供了与研究和实践直接相关的具体建议。