Teenage pregnancy programs

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Reporting Tools Performance Measure Reporting Tool [PDF — KB] pdf icon —This tool can help organizations involved in community-wide teen pregnancy prevention initiatives to evaluate their progress in the areas of evidence-based programs, contraceptive and reproductive health services, community mobilization, stakeholder education, and working with diverse communities. More Related Links. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the CDC website.

In an effort to curb teenage pregnancies in the province, the Gauteng Department of Social Development will intensify the campaign to educate learners on the implications of pregnancy. The Gauteng health department recorded more than 23 teenage pregnancies between April and March , with girls between the ages of 10 and 14 giving birth.

MEC of Gauteng Department of Social Development, Morakane Mosupyoe said teenage pregnancy impacts negatively on educational opportunities for young girls, especially those without the proper support and help, and they are less likely to finish high school.

Both boys' and girls' must be taught about the responsibility of abstinence so that they can make informed choices, the MEC said. We will talk to both the boys and girls. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to A-Z link. Reproductive Health: Teen Pregnancy. Section Navigation. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Syndicate. For Young Parents ShiftNC Shares information on the education and medical rights of pregnant and parenting teens in North Carolina who are currently in school.

The resource also offers information on where teen parents can access support resources such as, finding child care, finding support groups, financial benefits, and recommendations to stay healthy. Parent Connection Family Services Highlights the Parent Connection program in Wisconsin designed to support teen parents and their children that offers the following programs, Parents as Teachers for teen parents, teen parent mentoring program, fatherhood programs, and young parent group and workshops.

Teen Parenting Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services Offers information on supports for pregnant and parenting teens, especially those involved with child welfare services, in L.