Questionnaires and interviews were used to study the effectiveness of programs provided for pregnant and parenting students by the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of El Paso, Texas. The study focused on the School-Age Parent Center (SPC), established in 1974 by the El Paso Independent School District, and the YWCA programs and services offered there. Data on school-related variables were obtained for the 731 girls enrolled in grades 9 to 12 in the SPC programs from 1979 to 1985. The girls were primarily Spanish, Anglo, Black, and American Indian. Based on data analysis, eight recommendations were made for program improvement: (1) data gathering must be continued; (2) more girls must be served; (3) the SPC should become a diploma granting high school; (4) SPC's principal should coordinate all services for pregnant girls in the El Paso Public Schools; (5) a comprehensive program of education, medical care, and support should be provided; (6) support should begin as soon as pregnancy is recognized and continue until at least 1 year after completing high school; (7) the counseling program should be strengthened; and (8) the local Department of Human Services should make greater use of data available on cases of reported child abuse. (JHZ)