Which of the following statements is true about intervening with adolescent parents?
A) Teenage mothers who have a long-term mentor relationship are less likely than those without a mentor to stay in school.
B) Home-visited mothers have less frequent contact with the child's father than those who are not in a home-visiting program.
C) Teenage mothers who receive financial assistance from the child's father are more distressed than those who do not receive assistance.
D) As with teenage mothers, support from family members helps teenage fathers stay involved with their children.

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The statement that is true about intervening with adolescent parents is that as with teenage mothers, support from family members helps teenage fathers stay involved with their children. Option A is incorrect because research has shown that having a mentor can increase the likelihood of staying in school for teenage mothers. Option B is also incorrect because home-visiting programs have been found to improve communication and involvement of the child's father. Option C is incorrect because receiving financial assistance from the child's father has been associated with reduced distress for teenage mothers.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Intervening with Adolescent