Nov 16, 2017 | CVCF News, Teen Pregnancy
In 2008, the Central Valley Community Foundation launched an initiative to address issues facing youth in the central San Joaquin Valley. This initiative seeks to address the high rates of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases in the counties of Fresno,...
Jul 12, 2017 | Teen Pregnancy
Teen pregnancy is a nationwide problem, and California is no exception. Each year, there are almost 30,000 teen births. Teen mothers typically live in poverty, depend on public assistance, and are in poor health. They are rarely able to pursue education to create a...
Jun 14, 2017 | Teen Pregnancy
ACT for Women and Girls has been both a force for empowering young female leaders in Tulare County and a champion for reproductive justice for over 10 years. Through their mission to engage women of all ages in leadership opportunities that will promote social and...
Feb 27, 2017 | Teen Pregnancy
Last week, I had the honor of attending the 31st Annual Central Valley Teen Parent Conference hosted by Fresno County Superintendent of Schools in downtown Fresno. The goal of this regional conference is to provide the necessary resources such as financial planning,...