Teen pregnancy prevention is one of many challenges DC teens face everyday, yet we can change this situation.

Teen pregnancy has adverse consequences for just about everyone. Children of teen parents generally fare badly; teen mothers typically do not graduate from high school and have diminished earning power; child support is a responsibility many teen fathers can barely meet. Families started by teens are fragile and need tremendous financial, emotional and social support that can take resources away from other areas. Strong communities cannot be built on such shaky foundations. This makes teen pregnancy a problem that affects the entire city.

DC Campaign creates a solid, supportive relationship with local programs. DC Campaign is a convener, advocate, transfer agent for skills and best practices, and resource to help expand the collective power of local organizations.

 

Since its founding in April 1999, DC Campaign has collaborated with a wide range of local partners. If you are interested in working in partnership with DC Campaign or need technical assistance with a project please contact Brenda Rhodes Miller, DC Campaign executive director, by at BMiller(at)DCCampaign(dot)org or call her at 202-789-4666 extension 11.

 

Sharing Ideas

Have something on your mind about teen pregnancy prevention in DC? Need a place to ask questions about youth development in DC? Have an idea you think will help teens have what reasearch says prevents teen pregnancy? Connect with us through DC Campaign's blog! Note: Once you are on the blog page, to post or read a comment click on the shaded "comments" link (small envelope icon) at the bottom of the posting. Let us know if you find this helpful. We look forward to keeping the conversation going!

 

Websites for Parents

Click on any of the links to find web sites that can help you communicate with your child about pregnancy prevention; keep in touch with community organizations; and learn more about teen pregnancy prevention.

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