This paper provides an overview of Federal programs related to teenage pregnancy. Primary prevention and ameliorative services are explained to assist fund raisers, counselors, and policymakers in developing appropriate programs. Information is given about legislative background, purpose, eligibility, and disbursement. Programs which provide assistance in these areas are discussed: family planning; abortion; adolescent family life demonstration projects; health; teenage parents and education; preschool education; day care; welfare; social services; child support enforcement; employment and training; food and nutrition programs; housing; runaway youth; and child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment. (KH)