81. Teens Talk What teens have to say to each other, adults, and educators about preventing teen pregnancy results of an essay contest by the Feminist Women's Health Center. http://www.fwhc.org/Teens/teen-essay.htm

82. Teen Pregnancy - Teenpregnancy.com pregnant forums. choose one open adoption support selecting parents telling family fathers abortion unmarried teen pregnancy depression. teen pregnancy. http://www.teenpregnancy.com/

adoption.com local info forums photolisting ... Community you are here: adoption.com pregnant Teen Pregnancy adoption profiles find agency / attorney open adoption financial assistance ... after adoption pregnancy pregnancy topics pregnancy testing due date calculator pregnancy calendar pregnant forums choose one open adoption support selecting parents telling family fathers abortion unmarried teen pregnancy depression Teen Pregnancy Teenage pregnancy is one of the most difficult experiences a young woman like you might ever face. Ashamed and scared at this point, it is almost natural to crumble under the pressure from your boyfriend, who has either left you or is just hanging around for your decision. The stress of how you are going to break this news to your parents might be even greater, especially if they raised you with certain morals. You might think no one can help you, and you might also be too embarrassed to search for help. However, denying your pregnancy or ignoring it can only make things worse for you and your baby. Denial will not take the pregnancy away, instead, you will lose the time you could have invested in prenatal care and counseling. Am I Pregnant? How Can I Be Sure?

83. Women's Health And Family Planning Association Of Texas Advocates for quality reproductive health care in Texas. Family planning services, reducing teen pregnancy, abortion access. http://www.whfpt.org

We advocate for quality reproductive health care in Texas by: Seeking increased funding for family planning services for low income women and teens. Reducing teen pregnancy through support of programs for high risk kids, and the promotion of comprehensive sexuality education in public schools. Preserving access to safe and legal abortion. Developing educational materials on reproductive issues. March For Choice April 25, 2004 WHFPT is a Co-Sponsor for the MARCH for FREEDOM of CHOICE , which will take place on April 25th, 2004 in Washington, DC. Please visit their site for more details on how to join in this exciting event! Another Way Texas Shares This 501(c)(3) nonprofit federation of charitable organizations raise money through payroll deductions and provide technical assistance to their members, of which WHFPT is one. Please visit their site for more information. Roe v. Wade 30 Years Later The Kaiser Family Foundation has released a new report on the upcoming 30th anniversary of this landmark decision. What is Family Planning?

84. Study Finds Teen Pregnancy And Crime Levels Are Higher Among Kids From Fatherles Tim Dougherty. (805) 8938735. Lillian Kurosaka. (805) 893-4620 Study Finds teen pregnancy and Crime Levels are Higher Among Kids from Fatherless Homes. http://www.fathermag.com/news/2776-UCSB.shtml

Search all of FatherMag for your topic of interest Featured Sections Home What's New Beginners' Tour True Stories ... The Male Body Subscribe now to the FatherMag email list! Enter your email address here: Topic Indexes The Joy of Fathering Importance of Fathers Child Support Single Fathers ... fathermag.com fiSearchFormMaxSetId='AX006559'; Buy a Link Now how to use your dollars ... #1 Rated DNA Testing Service UCSB Study of Children from Fatherless Homes Forwarded message via Men's HOTLINE : 512-472-3237 : men@menhotline.org - A crisis line for men - 807 Brazos, Suite 315 : Austin, Texas 78701 A service of the Men's Health Network : Washington, D.C. Press Release URL http://www.instadv.ucsb.edu/InstAdv/PublicAffairs/Releases/fatherless University of California, Santa Barbara Tim Dougherty Lillian Kurosaka Study Finds Teen Pregnancy and Crime Levels are Higher Among Kids from Fatherless Homes Children reared in fatherless homes are more than twice as likely to become male adolescent delinquents or teen mothers, according to a significant new study by two economists at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Llad Phillips and William S. Comanor based their research on data from random surveys of 15,000 youths conducted annually by the Center for Human Resources at Ohio State University. Their findings suggest that current proposals to provide tax credits and exemptions for single mothers and to collect more child support from absent fathers will have little effect on the problem of delinquency among teenage boys.

85. Teen Pregnancy heading. Format for printing. teen pregnancy. With its very high teen pregnancy rate the United States is seriously out of line with other developed nations. http://marriage.rutgers.edu/Publications/pubteenp.htm

[Format for printing] Teen Pregnancy An American Dilemma Testimony before the House of Representatives, Committee on Small Business, Subcommittee on Empowerment, Washington, DC, July 16, 1998 David Popenoe Throughout the history of the world, until the modern era, teen pregnancies were the norm. When a young girl became sexually mature she was married off and soon accomplished that for which she is biologically designed, giving birth to the next generation. Teen pregnancies are still the norm in much of the developing world. Each child born to a young girl normally is considered a blessing. But in the developed nations the situation is different. The networks to help the teen mothers, composed of grandmothers, large, extended families, intimate neighborhoods, and working fathers, are seldom in existence. More importantly, women are expected to become educated and, for many, have secure employment before they bear children. Education is considered to be a necessity for living in a complex, information-rich society, and young women today are involved in the work force at about the same rate as young men. Under modern conditions, teen pregnancies are considered not a blessing but a curse. This is so because most of the children of these pregnancies will grow up fatherless and at high risk themselves for various social and behavioral problems, the education and work lives of their mothers will be seriously impaired, and the welfare and social costs to the nation will be great.

86. Childbirth Birth Parenting Video Videos - Injoy Offers instructional videos on prenatal care, birth, breastfeeding, teen pregnancy and prevention, baby care, postpartum care and parenting. http://www.injoyvideos.com/

INJOY BIRTH PARENTING VIDEOS Video Resources for Educators and Health Care Professionals We are the most trusted name in birth and parenting education. With videos addressing childbirth breastfeeding child abuse prevention parenting ... teen pregnancy prevention Every InJoy video is thoroughly researched and produced to the highest standards. Our award winning videos give you a powerful teaching tool for sharing timely and important information. Contemporary, engaging, and informative, our videos help boost retention, initiate discussion, and strengthen the well-being of children and families. 4 Easy Ways to Find the Videos You Need 1. Click a topic area button on the left side of the screen. 2. Click the entire catalog button for an A-Z listing of videos. 3. Click the search button for more detailed categories or a keyword search. 4. Need personalized service? Call us at 800-326-2082 ext. 2. Understanding Birth The most practical, powerful teaching tool ever produced for childbirth education professionals, Understanding Birth: A Comprehensive Guide enables you to be a leader in childbirth education. Sex Smart for Teens Statistics show that teenagers have lots of misconceptions about sex, birth control, and sexually transmitted infections. This series sets the record straight, in a style that is contemporary, engaging, humorous and honest. Guaranteed to hold the attention of hard-to-reach teens, Sex Smart will help teens and their parents discuss these complex topics and make healthier decisions that fit their values and lifestyle.

87. TeenOutReach.com Health:  Pregnancy Additional Resources. Accidental teen pregnancy. Hope for Teens This site is for teenagers facing pregnancy who are searching for help or information. http://www.teenoutreach.com/Online_Help/health/sex-ed/pregnancy/

TeenOutReach.com Location Bar: Home Help Desk Health Sex Ed Pregnancy Need Help? Call 1-800-848-LOVE Pregnancy Hotline: Baby Names Teen Birth Stories By Tovi By Blueskylover By Dakota Submit Your Story Via Email About Teen Pregnancy How many are affected? What are the problems? Why do teenage girls become pregnant? What kind of help does a teenage mother need? Pregnancy Stages of Pregnancy and the Role of Hormones Staying Healthy During Pregnancy Pregnancy and Nutrition Unwanted Pregnancy: What can you do? ... Birth Control Pregnancy Testing and Prenatal Screening Test kits available in stores Tests that a doctor may do during your pregnancy Pregnancy and Drug Abuse Caffeine Use During Pregnancy Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Hallucinogens and Pregnancy Marijuana and Pregnancy ... Use of Sedatives During Pregnancy Neonatal Health and Illnesses Common Genetic Defects and Malformations Common Illnesses of the Neonates Common Infections of the Neonates Prematurity ... Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Postnatal Care Colds, Fevers, and Coughs

88. Get Real About Teen Pregnancy! | Community Action Project — Hollywood Community action project to address the problem and give local teens access to contraceptives and family planning services. http://www.letsgetreal.org/caps_hollywood.htm

Home Teens Hollywood, California Hollywood Teen Community Project The program objectives of the Hollywood Teen Community Project (HTCP) are to: 1) increase the awareness of and responsiveness to teen pregnancy prevention in local schools, 2) increase the awareness of and responsiveness to teen pregnancy prevention in local community-based organizations, and 3) increase Hollywood teens' access to and use of contraceptives and family planning services. HTCP targets residents and organizations of the Hollywood 90028 zip code area. This area includes about 25,000 youth under the age of 18, one quarter of whom are Latino. HTCP leads several teen pregnancy prevention projects in the community including: Community Outreach : Adult and teen community volunteers and HTCP staff work with community residents, businesses, schools, and other organizations to mobilize support and resources on behalf of Hollywood youth. Staff Training : Staff from schools and youth-serving agencies receive training and resources to increase their comfort and ability to communicate accurately and effectively with youth about healthy sexuality and teen pregnancy prevention.

89. Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs: Linking Research And Practice teen pregnancy Prevention Programs Linking Research and Practice. The Role of Cooperative Extension in teen pregnancy Prevention. http://www.joe.org/joe/2000august/a1.html

August 2000 Volume 38 Number 4 Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs: Linking Research and Practice Marilyn J. Johns University of California Cooperative Extension Half Moon Bay, California Internet address: Mjjohns@ucdavis.edu Fe Moncloa Youth Development Advisor University of California Cooperative Extension San Jose, California Fxmoncloa@ucdavis.edu Elizabeth J. Gong Program Representative University of California Cooperative Extension San Jose, California Ejgong@ucdavis.edu Introduction The United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate of any industrialized country, and California continues to have one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the nation. Although the overall rate of teen pregnancy has been declining since 1991, the rates have remained high for teens who are most vulnerable, such as younger unmarried teens. The national unmarried teen birth rate steadily decreased from 62 in 1991 to 54 births per 1,000 females in 1996a 12% decline. The teen birth rate decreased among all races (Annie E. Casey Foundation, 1998). Comparable to the rest of the nation, California's teen pregnancy rates have also decreased since 1991 by 16%. In 1996, the teen birth rate was 63 births per 1000 females. Although the teen (ages 15-19) birth rate in California has also decreased among all races since 1991, Hispanic teens showed the smallest decrease, from 122 in 1991 to 104 births per 1,000 females in 1996a 15% decline. This is compared to a 23% decrease in African Americans and a 24% decrease in Non-Hispanic Whites (Annie E. Casey Foundation, 1998).

90. Welfare Reform And Reducing Teen Pregnancy: Isabel Sawhill Article: The Brooking Welfare Reform and Reducing teen pregnancy. How social norms work. Prior to 1990, teen pregnancy rates had been creeping up for two decades. http://www.brook.edu/views/articles/sawhill/winter2000.htm

Welfare Reform and Reducing Teen Pregnancy The Public Interest , Winter 2000 Isabel V. Sawhill Senior Fellow , Economic Studies Program Almost no one thinks it's a good idea for unwed teenagers to become parents. It would be the odd parent, indeed, who counseled their own teenage son or daughter to start a family, Most parents hope that their children will finish school, find a job, and marry before they take on the burdens of parenthood. But what the majority of parents, almost regardless of race or social class, want for their own children is not what we have. Instead, 40 percent of all girls in the United States become pregnant before their twentieth birthday, and one out of every five goes on to become a teen mother. The overwhelming majority of these young mothers are unmarried and end up poor and on welfare. Certainly, recent social trends are encouraging. Teen pregnancy rates have declined -almost as sharply during the 1990's as they had increased in the preceding two decades. And for the first time, teen birth rates are dropping not because more teens tire having abortions but because fewer of them are getting pregnant in the first place. Also available: the Brookings Roundtable on Children These recent declines auger well for the future, but it is worth remembering that teenage pregnancy rates in America are still at least twice as high as in other industrialized countries and about as high as they were in the early 1970s. About half of these pregnancies tire carried to term while the remainder either end with a miscarriage or are terminated by an abortion. Very few teen mothers put their babies up for adoption, or marry the baby's father, a marked departure from practices 30 or 40 years ago.

91. Chicago Area Project, Strengthening Neighborhoods, Helping Chicago's Young Peopl A communitybased voluntary organization serving the Village through its programs for youth including recreational activities, teen pregnancy education, and summer day camps. http://chicagoareaproject.org/aff_por.htm

Peoples' Organization of Robbins (POR) 13408 S. Crawford Ave. P.O. Box 1544 Robbins, IL 60472 Phone: 708-388-0335 Fax: 708-388-0735 For A Better Community Overview Programs Donations Contact POR Overview People's Organization of Robbins Youth Service (POR) was established in 1982 as a community-based voluntary organization serving the Village of Robbins, Illinois. Through community concern (high water rates) this organization was formed and in 1985 chartered itself as the People's Organization of Robbins Youth Service Project. Poorness focus is to provide new services and programs for youth 5-17 years of age. Dedication to this cause is very important in the community of Robbins due to the lack of financial benefits in the local environment. POR recognizes these problems and others which youth must endure and pledges its united efforts for a better community. POR operates with the assistance of the Chicago Area Project, fundraisers, and donations. Return to the top Intergenerational activities, crafts and teen leadership projects are stressed by People's Organization of Robbins Youth Service (POR).

92. Social Work Library: Selected Bibliography Of Teenage Pregnancy Resources Guidebook Evaluating teen pregnancy prevention programs. (Vols. Washington, DC The National Campaign to Prevent teen pregnancy. HQ 759.4 .P371 1997 Reference. http://www.lib.umich.edu/socwork/Teen_pregnancy.html

Selected Bibliography of Teenage Pregnancy Resources Scope note: This bibliography highlights some of the resources available in the Social Work Library, on campus, and on the web which deal with teenage pregnancy. This list is not comprehensive. Contact library staff at social.work.library@umich.edu for assistance in locating additional resources. MIRLYNWeb Reference Books Books Journals ... Web Resources Searching for Items in MIRLYNWeb Items owned by the Social Work Library which deal with teenage pregnancy can be found by searching the MIRLYNWeb catalog for the subject of teenage pregnancy. Because resources on teenage pregnancy may be found under a variety of related subject headings, we provide some suggested headings below, which can be used for searching the catalog. Teenage Mothers TeenagersSexual Behavior Teenage Fathers Unmarried Mothers Teenage Parents Teenage Sexuality Reference Books Alan Guttmacher Institute. (1998). Into a new world : Young women's sexual and reproductive lives . New York: Author. HQ 1229 .I58 1998 Reference Card, J.J. et al. (2001).

93. Day Care And Child Development Council Of Tompkins County Services include Child Care Resource Referral Services, Child Family Development Program, Parenting Strategies, teen pregnancy Parenting Program. http://www.daycarecouncil.org/

94. Teenage Pregnancy And The Midwife (Exhuming The Social Exclusion Report) the differences between a vulnerable, unsupported thirteen year old and a wellsupported seventeen year old highlighted in recent teen pregnancy audits (Baker http://www.radmid.demon.co.uk/teenpreg.htm

Association of Radical Midwives From MIDWIFERY MATTERS, Issue No.93, Summer 2002 Teenage Pregnancy and the Midwife Exhuming the Social Exclusion Report Alison Perry "So, in this case," I, the student midwife asked, "who will talk to her about contraception?" "Oh, I don't know.." pondered the midwife from the Neonatal Unit as we drove away. "I suppose someone should, really, shouldn't they?" Having been ready to rattle off the pros and cons of implants versus barriers, I wondered why it wouldn't be us... In the distant wake of the findings of the Social Exclusion Unit (1999), much political and media attention has been paid to the issue of teenage pregnancy. Perhaps this should have begun a timely inauguration of midwives extended involvement with young people in the community, as well as reinforcing our commitment to the pregnant women with whom we already work. However, it is important first to grasp that the extended role of the midwife in sex education is only a part of the solution to teenage pregnancy. Indeed, to equate contraceptive information giving by midwives with the eradication of teenage pregnancy is to miss the complexities of the issue, the intricacies of which far exceed the scope of this article. This article will instead touch upon the issues which characterise teenage preg-nancy in this country, while factoring in the potential role of the midwife. Society's attitude Teenage pregnancy itself is perceived by our society as a deviation from normal. It has been placed alongside drug abuse and crime on Government initiative agendas (Mowlam, 2000; Gilham, 1997). This overt pathologisation reinforces a culture of disapproval of teenage pregnancy; having babies when you are young is seen as a bad thing (Baker, 1999). It is ironic that having babies during the time that doctors insist is the optimal time physiologically (aged 18-25) no longer coincides with society's more modem priorities and expectations. These include education, career life, and experience. Indeed, the time at which individual women have babies is very much influenced by complex factors involving both their particular social class and culture.

95. Blue Springs Hoke County CDC Nonprofit organization focusing on increasing the quality of living through community economic development, teen pregnancy prevention, and other projects. Information on programs and goals. http://www.bluespringscdc.com/

Information Board or Directors Staff Mission Annual Report ... VisitNC Programs HYLIFe Summer Enrichment Emergency Support Leadership Dev ... Affordable Housing Funders FEMA Donators Mary Reynolds Babcock NCDHHS ... NC Arts Council Partnerships Hoke Area Transit Hoke County Schools Hoke Juvenile Justice Interagency Council ... McAuley Institute Rural Technology The Rural Center Rural Telecom Guide Resource Mgt Schoollink ... SPINnc Area Higher Ed UNC-Pembroke Fayetteville State U Methodist College Saint Andrews ... Southeastern CC Legal NC Attorney Listing Legal Reform Advocacy NC Bar Association Forums Hoke County Forum Chat Hispanic Info NCCIU Nat'l Council of La Raza Latino.Com Hispanic Business ... June is National HomeOwnership Month Blue Springs-Hoke County Community Development Corporation is one of North Carolina's fastest growing community development initiatives. Located in Hoke County, one of the most economically distressed areas in the state, we collaborate with government agencies, businesses, organizations, institutions, CBOs, and individuals to enhance social harmony, educational achievement, and community and economic development. One of our major goals is to increase quality of living through development of human and capital resources. We are members of the North Carolina Association of CDCs (NCACDC), Association For Community Networking (AFCN), Research Triangle Park Network (RTPnet), and Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet). The Southeast Public Interest Network of North Carolina (SpinNC) included Hoke County in its eleven-county region after discussions with us. Under North Carolina's Rural Internet Access Authority's (RIAA) e-Communities Initiative, we are Hoke County's Digital Literacy training site. We encourage and seek partnership with all who value the highest quality of living for all people.

96. Teen Pregnancy Prevention - Louisiana Department Of Education teen pregnancy Prevention. Additionally, the article contains several hyperlinks to helpful supplemental materials relative to teen pregnancy prevention. http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/scs/1418.html

School and Community Support Supplemental Education Services Safety and Health Teen Pregnancy Prevention ... Staff Directory School and Community Support Teen Pregnancy Prevention Teen Pregnancy Prevention: Program Overview Why does teen pregnancy prevention and sexually transmitted infections (STI) matter to the Louisiana Department of Education? One reason is that adolescent childbearing and STIs carry significant social and human costs. These costs are born by the teens, by society as a whole, and - perhaps most significantly- by the children of teen mothers, who suffer higher rates of poverty, abuse, and birth defects. Beyond the social implications are the financial ones. Because of high poverty levels, the complex social, emotional, and medical needs of underserved adolescents continue to hamper efforts for academic success for all students. It should be noted that teen mothers are unlikely to finish high school and prone to depending on welfare for survival. In an effort to reduce the number and percentage of pregnant and parenting teens in Louisiana, the Department of Education has embarked on an aggressive, comprehensive youth program that includes the faithful implementation of research-based program components. The Department hopes to accomplish this goal by providing funding to organizations that institute programs following these objectives: 1.) To delay initial sexual experiences among teens;

97. CNN.com - U.S. Teen Pregnancy Rate Hit Record Low In 1997 - June 12, 2001 CNN http://cnn.com/2001/HEALTH/parenting/06/12/teen.pregnancy/index.html

MAIN PAGE WORLD U.S. WEATHER ... ABOUT US CNN TV what's on show transcripts CNN Headline News CNN International ... askCNN EDITIONS CNN.com Asia CNN.com Europe set your edition Languages Time, Inc. Time.com People Fortune EW U.S. teen pregnancy rate hit record low in 1997 HAYATTSVILLE, Maryland (CNN) America's teen-agers were less likely to become pregnant in 1997 than at any time since 1976, when national data first became available, a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. Still, the United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate of any Western industrialized country. The teen pregnancy rate fell 19 percent from its high in 1991 to a record low of 94.3 pregnancies per 1,000 women ages 15-19 in 1997, the latest year for which data are available, the report said. "The fact that fewer teens are becoming pregnant is encouraging news," said Dr. Jeffrey P. Koplan, CDC director. "Few teens are ready for the challenges of parenthood. When they delay this responsibility it enables them to gain the education and maturity they need to be good parents and good citizens." The rate had risen from the mid-1980s and peaked in 1991; the 1997 rate is 10 percent below the 1986 rate, when the upturn began.

98. Teen Pregnancy Prevention Facts About Oklahoma teen pregnancy Prevention Fact Pack ( 257k .pdf ) teen pregnancy Prevention Fact Pack Maps ( 455k .pdf ). Return to Adolescent Health Program. http://www.health.state.ok.us/program/ahd/facts.html

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99. U.S. Still Lags In Cutting Teen Pregnancy CNN http://cnn.com/2001/HEALTH/parenting/11/29/teen.pregnancy.ap/index.html

100. Junior League Of Atlanta With over 5,000 members, one of the largest of the 295 Junior Leagues in the world, the Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. will provide over 100,000 volunteer hours and will give much needed financial assistance to dozens of community agencies and programs. JLA has a major inititive around prevention of teen pregnancy. http://www.jlatlanta.org/

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