GOALS
Improve the health sautés of the mothers, infant and their families and reduce infant / material morbidly
Continue to provide all Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia with access to reproductive healthcare, contraceptives, and preventative
To educate and engage parents and communities to initiate opportunities for positive youth development and involvement
To conduct / implement age - appropriate personal responsibility and sexuality education throughout the commonwealth of Maryland and Washington D.C.
To implement ongoing awareness of teenage pregnancy using multiple modes of communication
Additional Information
An essential part of teenage pregnancy prevention is helping teens develop goals and educating them about the consequences of sexual activity. That's why the Development Center For Pregnant Teenagers offers the Carrera Pregnancy Pregnancy Prevention program, the only 8-year fully evaluated teenage pregnancy prevention program with statistically proven effectiveness in the country, yielding a 50% reduction in birth rates in communities served. Working with boys and girls from the age of 11 and above, the program model provides opportunities for young people to discover interests and develop talents, plus
