Healthy Teen Network joined SisterSong and many others on January 1st for a tweetstorm to talk about our reproductive justice resolutions for this coming year. By Allison Tomai Felsen January 2, 2019 What are your hopes, goals, and vision for … Read More
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Pat Paluzzi Awarded the Healthy Teen Network #StandingStrong Award
We thank Pat for 15 years of leadership with Healthy Teen Network. November 8, 2018 Last month, Healthy Teen Network recognized our departing President and CEO, Pat Paluzzi, with the #StandingStrong award at our annual national conference in San Diego. … Read More
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Must Eats & Treats in San Diego
Here are some must-try restaurants to try when you’re in town for our 2018 San Diego conference. By Shanise Taylor October 12, 2018 Hi-Di-Ho, Neighbors! Your resident Healthy Teen Network Foodie here. If you’re anything like me, when the host … Read More
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Victory In Teen Pregnancy Prevention Case For City of Baltimore, Healthy Teen Network, and Democracy Forward
Judge overturns HHS’s decision to cut grants for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program. Three times in one week, Federal Courts have ruled HHS’s cuts to Teen Pregnancy Prevention unlawful. April 26, 2018 For Immediate Release B altimore, MD — Late yesterday afternoon, the … Read More
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City of Baltimore, Healthy Teen Network Scheduled to Appear in Federal Court to Fight the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Cuts to Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
Trump officials slashed grants to evidence-based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs in Baltimore City that helped reduce teen pregnancy rates to all-time low. In attempting to dismiss case, government lawyers do not dispute harm suffered by program grantees. April 18, 2018 … Read More
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Lawsuits Filed to Stop Trump’s Rollback of Science-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
Suits come in response to Trump Administration’s arbitrary termination of program that has contributed to dramatic fall in rates of pregnancy among teens. February 15, 2018 For Immediate Release W ashington, DC — Today, nine local government, health care, and oversight organizations … Read More
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Huber Appointment to HHS Threatens the Health and Well-Being of Our Nation’s Young People
We join our national colleagues in opposing this appointment. By Gina Desiderio June 9, 2017 A more just and equitable world supports and empowers all young people to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. All young people deserve respect, appreciation, and acceptance … Read More
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Helping Pregnant and Parenting Teens Find Housing
We compiled these resources that could be useful for young people who are pregnant and experiencing homelessness in the United States. April 18, 2018 In 2002, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the U.S. Department of Justice … Read More
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Talking About a Revolution
I want to start a revolution. I want young mothers to speak up and claim the honor, respect, and appreciation they deserve…and not just on Mother’s Day. By Deborah Chilcoat, MEd May 10, 2012 I want to start a revolution. … Read More
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What’s in a Ribbon?
Do we need a ribbon to help support the cause of teen pregnancy prevention and supporting pregnant and parenting teens? Will a pervasive symbol help motivate people to support our cause? By Gina Desiderio February 8, 2012 Last week, the … Read More