Good news teens! California is leading the nation in lowering teen pregnancies.
By 52% from the years 1992 to 2005! California is #1 due to through straight up, no nonsense teen pregnancy prevention services. By being honest with teens about sex and providing support, California has proven that change is possible!
You can read more in this article: “Winning Campaign: California’s Concerted Effort to Reduce Its Teen Pregnancy Rate”. The report shares many important items that make California rock: Sex Ed for the Real World: Many people think that teens should not have sex until they are married, but it’s a fact that many teens have sex no matter what anybody says. Californian’s knows this and only offers honest education to teens, because it’s the law!
California believes in its teens and through help and support, teens make smarter decisions for their futures.
Birth Control Services
California’s Family PACT program is awesome! Here’s why:
- Even if you don’t have any money, you can still get services, and your business is kept confidential;
- To make things easy, you can get signed up and your services all in the same day;
- If you already have a doctor that you know and trust, you may be able to get your services at their office, rather than go to a new or different location;
- Whether you were born in the U.S. or not, you can still receive the services you need.
Getting Along
When it comes to politics, everyone has an opinion, and it’s hard to get people to agree on certain issues. Fortunately, California politicians have made a huge effort to put their differences aside, and work together in order to keep teens safe and healthy.
Teamwork and trust make big differences in lowering teen pregnancies. California can be proud of these results, but it’s the teens that really deserve a big ‘Thank you!” It’s not easy to ask for help, or find rides or the time to get services, let alone talk about sex! So thank you, for having the courage and skills to get what you need handled!
Keep in mind that California is having a lot money trouble, so make sure you pay attention to the news and participate in activities that keep teens protected. Look at the accomplishments you’ve made already!
Great job teens, keep up the good work, and keep it locked on TeenSource.org!