1. Adolescence Is… A time of physical, social and emotional development
Often a time when there is physical maturity and emotional immaturity
A time when young people move from seeking their parents/family as guides to looking at their peer group for guidance and information
A time of rapid brain development
A time for RISK TAKING!

2. 40 Developmental Assets These are the building blocks that help children and teens grow up health,
caring, and responsible
External Assets
Support
Empowerment
Boundaries and Expectations
Constructive Use of Time
Internal Assets
Commitment to Learning
Positive Values
Social Competencies
Positive Identity

3. Who Is Affected By Teen Births?
Each year… + = +
X Teen Mothers X Teen Fathers X Babies
Born to Young Parents
TOTAL: XXX Annually

4. Preventing Teen Pregnancy
A delay in the initiation of sexual intercourse along with use of
LARC both contribute to lower numbers of teen pregnancies
and births.
Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives

5. The Social Determinants of Health and Teen Pregnancy
Teen pregnancy and parenting, as well as other adolescent health outcomes should be seen as a product of the conditions in which teens:
** Grow
** Live
** Learn
** Work
** Play

6. Contributing Factors High unemployment Low education Low income
POVERTY
High unemployment
Low education
Low income
Single parent families
Interpersonal Violence
Neighborhood Violence
Crime – Violence

7. Contributing Factors (continued)
Baby Mama Drama
“His first baby mama gave him a girl. Now he’ll have the son he always wanted and will stay with us”
Poor school performance; being held back, dropping out
Violence – within the home and community
Sense of futility – no hope for the future

8. More Contributing Factors
Living in a single family household (“Broken Home)
The girl’s mother was a teen mother
Other sisters in the house had babies when they were teens
The girl’s mother did not graduate from high school

10. Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Teens
“Teen Friendly” Sexual and Reproductive Health Care
Easily accessible
Free or low cost
Private
Confidential
No parental consent needed
Convenient clinic hours
Staff have training in adolescent development
Age and culturally appropriate
Written materials are easy to read and gear
Referrals for additional services available