Moappp

MOAPPP is a 501 (3) non-profit organization and relies entirely on financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations. Special fundraising events are scheduled throughout the year for the community to participate in as well. We need your help to sustain the important work that MOAPPP does! Consider becoming a MOAPPP member, donor or volunteer. Exlore … Read more

October is Let’s Talk Month Let’s Talk Month is a community campaign that supports parents in their efforts to talk to their children openly and honestly about sexuality and relationships. Let’s Talk Month is an excellent opportunity for you to involve parents in your sexual health education work with youth. What will your agency do … Read more

Table of Contents Five Years of Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Education: Assessing the Impact Trends in Sexual Risk Behaviors among U.S. High School Students, 1991 to 1997 and 1999 to 2003 New Resources on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Not Yet: Programs to Delay First Sex Among Teens Berkeley Rated Number One City in California In Providing Comprehensive Services To … Read more

Minnesota Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen policies and programs related to adolescent pregnancy, prevention and parenting in Minnesota. We provide resources for parents, teens, educators, health care providers, youth workers, media professionals and policy makers. MOAPPP is a member supported organization. Now more than … Read more

MOAPPP 1619 Dayton Ave., Suite 111 St. Paul, MN 55104   E-Mail: Phone: 651-644-1447 FAX 651-644-1417 Greater Minnesota (800) 657-3697

MOAPPP E-Monthly Index Comprehensive Sexuality Education Bill Advances in the Senate Governor’s Budget Find your Legislator’s Address and Phone Minnesota Council of NonProfits’ Budget Analysis Survey Deleted for Budgetary Reasons MN Senate Bill on Kaiser Website Families are Talking Quarterly Newsletter Talented Youth of Color College Seniors Wanted for Summer Program at Harvard May Teen … Read more

Teenwise Minnesota is Minnesota’s leading resource for adolescent pregnancy prevention. The media can count on Teenwise Minnesota to provide clear, accurate and timely information related to adolescent pregnancy prevention strategies and how to best support adolescent parents. Contacting Teenwise Minnesota If you wish to get in touch with Teenwise Minnesota, please contact our Interim Executive … Read more

Get Out the Vote! Elected officials make decisions that impact our lives every day. Make sure your voice is heard in this year’s elections! The date of the Primary election has been moved up to Tuesday, August 10. Absentee balloting started June 25! Use the links below to get your questions answered. Registering to vote Absentee … Read more

    Advocates for Youth Youth of Color webpage – provides information about factors that influence the disproportionately high rates of HIV, STI, and unintended pregnancy among youth of color in the United States Alston/Bannerman Fellowship Program – sabbatical program for activists of color Black AIDS Institute – Black HIV/AIDS policy center dedicated to reducing … Read more

MOAPPP E-Monthly Index Let’s Talk Month Website! State Plan Fact Sheets and Website Available Fallout from Legislative Session No Changes to Minor’s Consent Law Reproductive Health of African American Adolescents Teenagers No More Likely To Engage in Sexual Activity if Condoms Available at School, Study Says New reports about teen parents and youth now available … Read more

You are invited to become a Let’s Talk Month 2007 Partner! Let’s Talk Month is only two months away so we are encouraging you to start planning now for an activity during the month of October to promote LTM’s key message that parents must be their children’s primary sexual health educators. For more information about … Read more

MOAPPP Staff Transitions MOAPPP’s Outreach Coordinator, Nikki McComb, recently accepted a position with the Minneapolis Urban League as a Juvenile Advocacy Program Specialist. We want to thank Nikki for her work to make and maintain MOAPPP’s connections with youth-serving agencies across the state, for developing our new Community Connections webpages and for creating MOAPPP’s MySpace … Read more

May is Teen Pregnancy Awareness Month. Visit the MOAPPP website for ideas on what you can do to raise awareness of teen pregnancy in your community: MOAPPP.org Table of Contents MOAPPP Search Committee Announces New Executive Director Shoulder to Shoulder Legislative Update What If: How Declines in Teen Births Have Reduced Poverty and Increased Child Well-Being … Read more

Resource Title Topic A Tale of Two Teens (2006) (PDF) HIV/AIDS AIDS Update: The Latest Facts About HIV/AIDS (2003) (PDF) HIV/AIDS All Falls Down (2005) Decision Making Bitter Memories (2009) (PDF) Relationships/Dating Violence Bloodlines (2005) (PDF) HIV/AIDS Body Talk 2: It’s a Whole New Language (2005) (PDF) Puberty The Choices We Make (2007) (PDF) Decision Making Dealing with Teen Dating Abuse: … Read more

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May/June 2010 Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. -Leo Buscaglia Announcements Can You Spend a Couple of Hours to Tell us About your Experiences … Read more

       African Aid Focus: health, HIV/AIDS 612-822-6237 612-730-1096 Fax: 612-822-8973 Amigos De Las Américas of the Twin Cities – program that sends teens and young adults on service projects to Latin America African Assistance Program – a nonprofit organization that works to help African immigrants, refugees and those granted asylum to overcome cultural … Read more

December 2010 Every small positive change we make in ourselves repays us in confidence in the future. -Alice Walker Announcements MOAPPP’s Office Has Moved! Maybe you tried to reach us sometime in November and got a disconnect signal from the phone company or knocked on our door and were greeted by the Menopause Center staff! … Read more

June 2009 Most teens have deep talents, interests and passions (what we call “sparks”). They are eager to use these strengths to make a difference in areas that matter to them. However, many don’t have the kinds of relationships and opportunities they need to help them tap their sparks during this important time in life … Read more

October 2010 Ideals are like stars; you will not succeed in touching them with your hands, but like the seafaring man on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guides, and following them, you reach your destiny. –Carl Schurz Announcements IMPORTANT – Please Help Us by Completing This Survey!! The Minnesota Young Father … Read more

January 2009 Announcements Hello, everyone! My name is Sue Fust and I have been working for MOAPPP for two weeks now. I have taken Marilyn Colby Rivkin’s place as the Adolescent Parent Program Manager. She is a hard act to follow, but I hope to fill her shoes as best I can. Apparently Marilyn was … Read more

August 2009 When I was very young, most of my childhood heroes wore capes, flew through the air or picked up buildings with one arm. They were spectacular and got a lot of attention. But as I grew, my heroes changed, so that now I can honestly say that anyone who does anything to help … Read more

December 2009 I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. –(Source unknown) Announcements Teen Parent Connections Starting Up in Ramsey County and Washington County Teen Parent Connections are networking groups where people who work with teen parents get … Read more

March 2009 Announcements Hi, everyone! We are very interested in hearing how useful MOAPPP’s website is to APN members. We’d especially like to hear suggestions for how to improve the site so we can be more useful to you in your work with adolescent parents. What do you like? What is lacking that you need? … Read more

February 2009 Research Ten Promising Practices for Teen Fatherhood Programs For many years, teen fathers were either overlooked or blamed for their role in teen pregnancy. However, interest in designing programs to reduce teen pregnancy and to enhance outcomes for babies and children, as well as meet the needs of this vulnerable population, has increased … Read more

November 2009 Diversity makes for a rich tapestry. We must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value, no matter their color; equal in importance no matter their texture. –Maya Angelou In the News Are You Looking for Ways to Engage Young Fathers? MOAPPP is planning a pre-conference Institute on May … Read more

December 2008 Announcements MOAPPP Needs Your Feedback—Adolescent Parent Provider Survey If you work with adolescent parents and their children, please complete this brief survey about MOAPPP’s programs and resources. Your feedback helps us evaluate our work and set priorities for the coming year. Resources 2008 Harris Forum Lecture “Attachment, Culture, Trauma: Intervention with Ethnically Diverse … Read more

February 2011 We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee. -Marian Wright Edelman Announcements Please Tell Us What You Think About Your Work with Pregnant and Parenting … Read more

April 2010 I’ve often hesitated in beginning a project because I’ve thought, “It’ll never turn out to be even remotely like the good idea I have as I start.” I could just “feel” how good it could be. But I decided that, for the present, I would create the best way I know how and accept the … Read more

September 2009 We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee. –Marian Wright Edelman Announcements Seeking Parents for Statewide Leadership Team Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota (PCAMN) and the … Read more

March 2011 Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. -Mark Twain Announcements Please Tell Us What You Think About … Read more

August 2010 Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all. –Dale Carnegie Announcements Can You Spend a Couple of Hours to tell us about your Experiences Working with Teen Parents? A graduate student from the University … Read more

May 2009 Whether we’re a preschooler or a young teen, a graduating college senior or a retired person, we human beings all want to know that we are acceptable, that our being alive somehow makes a difference in the lives of others. -Fred Rogers In the News Children in Poverty Cannot Learn as Well as … Read more

July 2010 The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. –Lao Tzu Announcements Can You Spend a Couple of Hours to Tell Us About Your Experiences Working with Teen Parents? A graduate student from the University of Minnesota is gathering groups of professionals to eat and talk about the lessons learned … Read more

April 2011 Know that although in the eternal scheme of things you are small, you are also unique and irreplaceable, as are all your fellow humans everywhere in the world. -Margaret Laurence Announcements The MOAPPP Annual Conference is Minnesota’s most comprehensive training event covering current research, educational resources, policy initiatives and emerging issues related to … Read more

March 2010 We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden. –Johann Von Goethe Announcements Do you now, or have you ever considered, providing support and education to young fathers? Plan to attend MOAPPP’s Pre-Conference Institute in Brooklyn Center, MN Register for this institute and you will receive information you can use to get … Read more

October 2009 If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder without any such gift from the fairies, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in. –Rachel Carson Announcements Minnesota Fathers & Families … Read more

February 2010 The rare young person seems like an ‘old soul,’ an individual with wisdom, intuition and foresight beyond his years. But most are living right here and now, feeling each moment of the day intensely and struggling to make sense of a life that’s just beginning to be lived. –Kathleen Kimball-Baker In the News … Read more

“Give to the Max” via McKnight and GiveMN.ORG on November 17 MOAPPP has received a challenge grant from the McKnight Foundation for its work to improve life outcomes for very young families by raising awareness of fathers’ important role in the lives of their children. For every dollar MOAPPP raises by December 31, 2009 for our … Read more

Decline in Teen Birth Rates Have Substantial Impact on Child Poverty and Single Parent Families (PDF) The Federal Government is Tightening Guidance for Community-Based Abstinence Education Funding (PDF, SIECUS) Mathematica report: Abstinence-until-marriage programs fall short (PDF) Support Comprehensive Sexuality Education (PDF) Support Minors’ Access to Confidential Health Care (PDF)

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MOAPPP 18th Annual Conference takes place on Thursday and Friday, May 7-8. We look forward to seeing you there for two days of dynamic speakers, challenging workshops and countless opportunities for networking and conversation. For more information about the conference, visit the conference page. Thanks to these generous sponsors for their support of our 18th Annual … Read more

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The federal Office of Adolescent Health has released guidelines for two different funding opportunities. Tier One funds are for of replication of evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs. Tier Two funds are for research and demonstration grants to develop, replicate, refine and test additional models and innovative strategies for preventing teen pregnancy. Both announcements are available … Read more

Getting to Outcomes Teenwise Minnesota’s PSBA project employs the Getting to Outcomes (GTO) model, which guides local teen pregnancy prevention practitioners in using a systematic and science-based approach to their work. Click here to download a summary of the GTO framework. The ten steps of the GTO process are: Needs/Resources – What are the underlying needs and resources … Read more

Table of Contents Meet with your State Legislator this Month Call for Presentations for the 2004 MOAPPP Annual Conference Attention 2003 MOAPPP Conference Attendees Minnesota’s Teen Birth Rate Continues to Decline Measuring MFIP Performance for Racial/Ethnic and Immigrant Groups Meet with your State Legislator this Month Currently, the MN State Legislature is adjourned until Monday, … Read more

In the News U.S. Birth Rate Among Young Teens Drops to Lowest Level in Nearly 60 Years Tool to Access Women’s Health Statistics Implementation Guide on Reaching Men to Improve Reproductive and Sexual Health for All New Resource: American Journal of Sexuality Education Parent Notification Affects Reproductive Health Services for Minors New Research Finds Chlamydia … Read more

Join us for our Pre-Conference Institute: Practical Tips for Engaging Teen Dads on Wednesday, May 5 and for our 19th Annual Conference on Thursday and Friday, May 6 and 7. Practical, informative, inspirational, entertaining—this conference has it all! Featuring national experts, more than two dozen workshops, a wide array of exhibits, evidence-based principles and networking opportunities. Visit … Read more

On September 21, 2009, Teenwise Minnesota held the training Access to Education for Pregnant and Parenting Students: An Overview of Title IX and Best Practices for Student Success. Young moms and dads can succeed when they have support to stay in school, prepare for jobs and learn parenting skills. This training focused on the need to … Read more

ROLL WITH US! Saturday, March 3, 2007 MOAPPP is partnering with the Minnesota RollerGirls for an event to benefit MOAPPP at the legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium in downtown St. Paul. Support MOAPPP and witness the hottest and fastest growing female Xtreme sport hitting the country. Expect skilled skating action, front row crowd collisions and an … Read more

Join the MOAPPP Advocacy Network or Update Your Contact Information Join the MOAPPP Advocacy Network to stay connected to policy and funding issues related to youth development programs, adolescent sexual health and support for adolescent parents and their children. You will receive e-mail alerts when it is important for you to take action and advocate. … Read more

   Amigos De Las Américas of the Twin Cities – program that sends teens and young adults on service projects to Latin America Annex Teen Clinic (North Suburban Youth Health Clinic) – Clinic that aims to support young people ages 12 through 25 in Northwest Hennepin County during the challenging transition from adolescence to adulthood … Read more

Teenwise Minnesota advances the understanding and implementation of evidence-based strategies to promote adolescent reproductive health. It is clear from research that there are programs that work to delay the initiation of sex, increase contraceptive use and reduce the number of sexual partners. The following are examples of model programs. Model Programs Examples Children’s Aid Society … Read more

May 4-5, 2006 MOAPPPs 15th Annual Conference “15 Years of Bringing the Pieces Together” Earle Brown Heritage Center Brooklyn Center, MN Join us for two days of dynamic speakers, challenging workshops and many opportunities to network with Minnesota professionals committed to teen pregnancy prevention and support for pregnant and parenting teens. Keynote Speakers Douglas Kirby, Ph.D., … Read more

      Annual Summary: 2007 Minnesota STD Statistics Dating and Sexual Attitudes in Asian-American Adolescents – 2009 HIV Surveillance Report – 2007 (PDF) – MDH Hmong Pregnancy Planning Grant – 2003 (PDF) Populations of Color in Minnesota: Health Status Report, Fall 2004 (PDF) Predictors of STDs Among Asian and Pacific Islander Young Adults – … Read more

Register today for the MOAPPP Conference! Early registration ends Friday April 13th The MOAPPP conference offers two days of dynamic speakers, challenging workshops and multiple opportunities to network with Minnesota professionals committed to teen pregnancy prevention and support for pregnant and parenting teens. Continuing education contact hours will be available from the National Commission for Health … Read more

MOAPPP E-Monthly Index Abstinence-until-Marriage Mandate Dropped Kaiser Family Foundation Study ‘Paints Portrait’ of Teen Sexual Behaviors, Attitudes One in Five Teenagers Have Sex by Age 15 Public Radio Highlights Teen Pregnancy and Sexuality New Education/Training Requirement for TANF Teen Parents Outlined MFIP Longitudinal Study and Special Projects Central Touring Theater’s “Let’s Talk About It” Performance … Read more

Remembering Debra Delgado A longtime ally passed away in December. Debra Delgado, most recently of The Atlantic Philanthropies, was the architect of Plain Talk, or Hablando Claro, while with the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Her energy and enthusiasm on behalf of young people was remarkable: her willingness to forge new paths in the areas of … Read more

Table of Contents Effects of requiring parental permission for contraceptives Wisconsin health plans that cover prescription drugs must also cover contraception, state Attorney General says New study finds U.S. teens with sexually active friends more likely to use alcohol and drugs New research on MN teens links sexual abuse history to increased pregnancy risk Teen … Read more

There’s still time to register to join us for a fun night on behalf of Minnesota teens! Thursday, June 10 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Click here for details and buy your tickets now! Tickets are $50 (both online and at the door). Amazon.com and Your Summer Gift Giving June is a busy month for special occasions·graduations, weddings, … Read more

The debate over sexuality education in Minnesota schools has been going on for years. Now, for the first time in the state’s history, Minnesotans – both parents and non-parents – have been asked what type of sexuality education they think should be taught in the schools. A more complete copy of the survey is available on … Read more

The 2009 conference brochure is here! The MOAPPP Annual Conference is the most comprehensive training event for Minnesota practitioners on current research, educational resources, policy initiatives and emerging issues related to adolescent sexual health, pregnancy prevention and support for adolescent parents. Join more than 400 colleagues for two days of dynamic speakers, challenging workshops and countless … Read more

Teenwise Minnesota provides training and educational forums to increase the capacity of Minnesota professionals in using evidence-based strategies in their work with adolescents. This section provides Teenwise Minnesota’s training calendar, annual conference information, PowerPoint presentations and links to additional Minnesota training opportunities. Teenwise Minnesota Annual Conference Teenwise Minnesota Training Calendar and Other Events of Interest … Read more

Another Teen Pregnancy Makes Headlines Another high profile teen pregnancy has captured our collective attention. While the eyes of the nation are on the Palin family, let’s keep in mind that Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston’s story is repeated almost 750,000 times every year in the United States. Teen pregnancy occurs in all corners of … Read more

MOAPPP’s Annual Report MOAPPP is pleased to announce the publication of its 2008-2009 Annual Report! We encourage you to take a moment to learn about the scope of our work. You may view the report online, download it in PDF format or request a print copy from this webpage.   Register today and save! Click here to download … Read more

The debate over sexuality education in Minnesota schools has been enduring. For the first time in the state’s history, both Minnesota parents and non-parents were asked by Teenwise Minnesota what type of sexuality education they believed should be taught in schools. Click here for a summary of the results of this landmark survey. Click here for a … Read more

Teenwise Minnesota uses the most current research to improve the understanding of adolescent pregnancy and to promote effective prevention strategies and programs. Helping Minnesota professionals understand and use research effectively is critical for continued progress in preventing adolescent pregnancy and supporting adolescent parents. Teenwise Minnesota E-Monthly Review current and past research briefs from the Teenwise Minnesota … Read more

    Advocates for Youth Youth of Color webpage – provides information about factors that influence the disproportionately high rates of HIV, STI, and unintended pregnancy among youth of color in the United States Alston/Bannerman Fellowship Program – sabbatical program for activists of color ECHO Emergency Preparedness – ensures that people with limited English proficiency … Read more

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The 2011 Conference Brochure is in the Mail and Online Registration is Now Open! The MOAPPP Annual Conference is Minnesota’s most comprehensive training event covering current research, educational resources, policy initiatives and emerging issues related to adolescent sexual health, pregnancy prevention and support for adolescent parents. It promises to be two days filled with renowned … Read more

    Adolescent Sexual Health and the Dynamics of Oppression: A Call for Cultural Competency – 2003 Barriers to Health Care for Youth of Color – January 2004 Briefly – Policy Brief: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Teen Pregnancy – 2008 (PDF) Cultural Competence and Social Justice – January 2004 Fast Facts: Minority Teen Birth … Read more

    Advocates for Youth Youth of Color webpage – provides information about factors that influence the disproportionately high rates of HIV, STI, and unintended pregnancy among youth of color in the United States Alston/Bannerman Fellowship Program – sabbatical program for activists of color Black AIDS Institute – Black HIV/AIDS policy center dedicated to reducing … Read more

    Annual Summary: 2007 Minnesota STD Statistics Biologically Confirmed Sexually Transmitted Infection and Depressive Symptomology among African-American Female Adolescents – 2006 Black Youth Project – The Attitudes and Behavior of Young Black Americans: Research Summary – June 2007 (PDF) Faith Matters: How African American Faith Communities Can Help Prevent Teen Pregnancy (PDF) Fast Facts: … Read more

    Advocates for Youth Youth of Color webpage – provides information about factors that influence the disproportionately high rates of HIV, STI, and unintended pregnancy among youth of color in the United States Alston/Bannerman Fellowship Program – sabbatical program for activists of color Casa De Esperanza – organization that mobilizes Latinas and Latino communities … Read more

    Teenwise Minnesota worked with members of the African community to review the content for these web pages. They are a work in progress and we welcome your feedback and recommendations for content. To offer suggestions or community-specific resources that are not listed here, please contact Teenwise Minnesota at [email protected] or 651-644-1447 x10. Community Resources These … Read more

Data Teenwise Minnesota Adolescent Sexual Health Report 2011 This report provides a summary of the sexual health of Minnesota’s adolescents. Minnesota County Adolescent Sexual Health Reports These reports provide specific data and statistics for all Minnesota counties including sexual activity, pregnancy and birth, STI/HIV, prenatal care and low birth rate, and public assistance. 50 State … Read more

October is Let’s Talk Month Thank you to the State of Minnesota and City of Saint Paul for supporting parents as the primary sexuality educators of their children by proclaiming October as Let’s Talk Month. See the proclamations from the City of Saint Paul (PDF) and the State of Minnesota (PDF). It’s Not Too Late… To plan an event or workshop … Read more

Minnesota Sexuality Education Survey. Minnesota Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting, 2000. Kirby D. Emerging answers: research findings on programs to reduce teen pregnancy. Washington, D.C.: National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. 2001. Sex Education in America, National Public Radio/Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvards Kennedy School of Government. January 2004. <http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1622610> Kirby D, Korpi M, Barth … Read more

Coming Soon: A Comprehensive List of Adolescent Parent Providers MOAPPP and the MN Department of Education are conducting an online survey of all adolescent parent services and programs around the state. Our goal is to develop a web-based, comprehensive list of adolescent parent providers to serve as a resource to anyone working with or concerned … Read more

Teenwise Minnesota advances evidence-based programs and public policies that support adolescent parents and their children. This section includes an on-line directory of adolescent parent programs in Minnesota; data and fact sheets; research; resources; and policy related to young families. Directory of Adolescent Parent Programs This web-based resource directory lists programs and services throughout Minnesota that work with … Read more

Time, 7/22/09 – Teen Pregnancy: An Epidemic in Foster Care Christian Science Monitor, 3/20/09 – The rise in teen moms: A rise in teen pregnancies–after years of decline–needs more than a political fight KARE 11, 4/2008 – Teens talk sex at the Capitol KTTC TV, 4/2008 – Changing sex education in Minnesota Star Tribune, 4/9/2008 – God’s … Read more

Resource Title Topic Format Saving Sex for Later: Stories to Help Parents Talk to their Sons & Daughters (2003) (PDF) Comprehensive Sex. Education Compact Disc

Teenwise Minnesota’s Training and Education Calendar, which reflects Teenwise Minnesota’s training and educational opportunities offered January through June 2011, is also available as a brochure (PDF). Detailed program information and registration materials will be available on the Teenwise Minnesota website six weeks prior to each event. Table of Contents Teenwise Minnesota Sponsored Events Coalition for Responsible Sex … Read more

Amazon.com and MOAPPP It’s holiday time and that means gift giving! Why not give gifts that also give back? Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list this season at Amazon.com Gift Central. MOAPPP is partnering with Amazon.com in a special program that gives MOAPPP a percentage of the sales from Amazon purchases that … Read more

Teenwise Minnesota is the statewide leader in promoting adolescent sexual health, preventing adolescent pregnancy and gaining support for adolescent parents. We achieve this by developing, strengthening and advancing science-based policies and programs. We provide resources for parents, teens, educators, health care providers, youth workers, media professionals and policy makers. Teenwise Minnesota is a member supported … Read more

May 5-6, 2005 MOAPPP’s 14th Annual Conference Earle Brown Heritage Center Brooklyn Center, MN   May is Teen Pregnancy Awareness Month Across the state of Minnesota and throughout the nation, May is Teen Pregnancy Awareness Month. We need to stay focused on what works to support adolescent health and May is an opportunity to promote … Read more

SPRCTPP’s goal is to coordinate a Ramsey County-wide effort and work with a coalition of community organizations to address the disparities of adolescent pregnancy and prevent and reduce the incidence of adolescent pregnancies. SPRCTPP is now being coordinated directly by Saint Paul Ramsey County Department of Public Health. For more information, please contact Grit Youngquist, … Read more

Table of Contents Teenwise Minnesota-supported State Legislative Initiatives Comprehensive Family Life and Sexuality Education Bill (Sex Ed For Life) Comprehensive Family Life and Sexuality Education Bill-“Shadow Bill” (Sex Ed For Life) Pregnancy Prevention Initiatives Bill (Sex Ed For Life) Comprehensive Family Life and Sexuality Education Training Sites Bill Education Programs Reinstatement & Funding Restoration The … Read more

MOAPPP Welcomes New Staff Member We are happy to announce that Jill Farris has joined the MOAPPP staff as the CDC Program Manager. Jill completed her Master of Public Health with a Maternal and Child Health focus at the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health, was a MOAPPP intern, has worked with the U … Read more

Each year, MOAPPP honors individuals, agencies, policy makers and programs that make outstanding contributions in the areas of adolescent pregnancy prevention and parenting in Minnesota. The awards are presented at the MOAPPP annual conference on May 6, 2005. MOAPPP currently seeks nominations for the award recipients. Please let us know about individuals, agencies, and programs you work … Read more

The Teenwise Minnesota Monitor is Minnesota’s leading source for information on teen pregnancy prevention and parenting. Winter 2010 (PDF) Spring 2009 (PDF) Winter 2009 (PDF) Additional Reflections on the Link Between Sexual Violence and Teen Pregnancy from Grit Youngquist (PDF) Fall 2008 (PDF) Spring 2008 (PDF) Winter 2008 (PDF) Fall 2007 (PDF) Spring 2007 (PDF) Winter 2007 (PDF) Fall 2006 (PDF) Spring 2006 (PDF) Winter 2006 (PDF) Fall … Read more

Teenwise Minnesota supports developmentally appropriate sexuality education for all ages throughout the educational experience. Teenwise Minnesota supports sexuality education for youth that includes medically accurate and developmentally appropriate information on abstinence and contraception. A survey conducted in 2000 indicated that nine out of ten Minnesotans support comprehensive sexuality education in high schools. 1 Research has also shown … Read more

Resource Title Topic Format BART: Becoming a Responsible Teen – An HIV Risk-Reduction Program for Adolescents (PDF) HIV/AIDS Curriculum Be Proud! Be Responsible! 3rd Edition (PDF) HIV/STI Curriculum ¡Cuidate! Facilitator Curriculum (PDF) HIV/STI Curriculum Draw the Line/Respect the Line: Setting Limits to Prevent HIV, STD and Pregnancy (PDF) Comprehensive Sex Education Manual Educator’s Guide to Reproductive Health Other (Communication, … Read more

Effective Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) begins with parents or other primary caregivers as the primary sexuality educators of their children. CSE is the provision of accurate, factual and developmentally appropriate information and training on human sexuality topics. CSE understands sexuality as a positive, healthy part of life and teaches behavior that is respectful, responsible, non-exploitative … Read more

Teenwise Minnesota Announcements Show’em you’re “teenwise” by becoming a member! “Teenwise” is defined as a person or entity that understands the physical, cognitive and emotional opportunities and challenges teenagers encounter today, and helps facilitate their journey into healthy adulthood. We KNOW that our members are some of the greatest advocates for teens in Minnesota. By … Read more

Disappointment in Minnesota MOAPPP was disheartened to learn that Minnesota is one of just two states turning back federal funds for evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs (see Star Tribune article here). As a result of this decision, Minnesota youth lose out on five years’ of programming worth more than $4.3 million dollars. On the same … Read more

A lot is known about what works in sexuality education and HIV/STI prevention. It is critical that schools, public agencies and community organizations use strategies known to be effective with youth. The following sexuality education and HIV/STI prevention resources (curricula, manuals and videos) have been reviewed by the Minnesota Sexuality Education Resource Review Panel (MSERRP), … Read more

Thank you to everyone who attended our 20th anniversary benefit event! It was a great success, raising $80,000 and counting! If you weren’t able to attend, you can still help create a Teenwise Minnesota by making a donation today. Attending a Teenwise Minnesota benefit event is another way you can support Teenwise Minnesota. Benefit events … Read more

The Teen Pregnancy Puzzle graphically demonstrates the complexity of teen pregnancy prevention and the need for comprehensive solutions. Research has shown that addressing these twelve components is key to reducing teen pregnancy. Adolescent Health Services – Adolescents underutilize health services and often lack health insurance. Teens need access to confidential, comprehensive and affordable physical and mental … Read more

MOAPPP Staff Transition After four years as MOAPPP’s Policy Director, Lorie Alveshere has taken a new position with the Greater Twin Cities United Way. In addition to tracking local, state and federal policy initiatives, Lorie provided outstanding leadership to the Coalition for Responsible Sex Ed, the Minneapolis Urban Initiative and the development of policy approaches … Read more

Teen Pregnancy Awareness Month has been renamed to Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.

Update on Minnesota’s ENABL Program Since 1996, Minnesota’s Education Now and Babies Later program (MN ENABL) has funded community-based organizations across the state to work with young people to prevent too-early pregnancies. During the last 11 years, more than 20 MN ENABL grantees targeted youth ages 12-14, sharing information on relationships, decision-making and skill building … Read more

2008 Legislative Agenda 2008 Legislative and Policy Agenda (PDF) 2008 Legislative Summary 2008 Legislative Session Summary (PDF)

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Designing and Evaluating Programs with Intent July 19 & July 20, 2005 Zuhrah Shrine, 2540 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404 MOAPPP hosts national trainers from Healthy Teen Network and ETR Associates to provide two fabulous training opportunities. These trainings are a must for you if… you want to be sure that your pregnancy prevention program … Read more

“What do you mean talk with my parents about sex?” It may not be easy, and your parents may not seem comfortable, but talking about sexuality and relationships with your parents or a trusted adult is important. It’s great to get advice and information from someone who cares about you. Remember that they were once … Read more

Helpful websites for Latino Youth Useful Documents FACT SHEET: Adolescent Pregnancy and the Hispanic/Latino Population, MN and USA (PDF) Grupos de Apoyo para Padres y Grupos para Mujeres Latinas (PDF) Health Education Resources Available in Spanish (PDF) LIVE YOUR YOUTH, English Language Poster (PDF) PADRES: ES TIEMPO DE HABLAR (PDF) Recursos para Jóvenes Latinos (PDF) Sugerencias do como hablar con tus … Read more

MOAPPP E-Monthly Index National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, May 7, 2003 New Campaign Urges Teens and Adults to Talk Straight About Teen Pregnancy House and Senate Concurrent Resolutions Introduced in Support of the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Legislative Update Reproductive Health Funds Available A Special Look at “What Works” Website of the … Read more

    Adolescent Sexual Health and the Dynamics of Oppression: A Call for Cultural Competency – 2003 Barriers to Health Care for Youth of Color – January 2004 Briefly – Policy Brief: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Teen Pregnancy – 2008 (PDF) Cultural Competence and Social Justice – January 2004 Fast Facts: Asian-American Teen Birth … Read more

      Minnesota’s population continues to grow in diversity. In recognition of the many different communities in our state, Teenwise Minnesota has assembled the following community-specific resources for promoting adolescent sexual health. We worked with members of each community to review the content for these pages, hoping that the resources are useful for community members … Read more

Table of Contents 2004 Legislative Session Summary Too Young or Just Right? CDC Survey on Teens and Sex Book Discussion: Reforming Welfare by Rewarding Work Preventing Additional Births to Teen Mothers 2003 Youth Risk Behavior Survey America After 3 P.M. New York Times Examines Debate Over Effectiveness of Abstinence-Only Sex Education New York Times Magazine … Read more

“What can my organization do to support Let’s Talk Month?” During the month of October, professionals around Minnesota will be promoting parent-child dialogues about healthy sexuality and relationships. Teenwise Minnesota supports these efforts by providing resources on our website and co-sponsoring events for parents and professionals. We invite you to become a Let’s Talk Month … Read more

Table of Contents Super Tuesday Comprehensive Family Life and Sexuality Education Bill Minors’ Consent Law In Jeopardy, Again Comprehensive Initiative to Prevent Abortion and Unintended Pregnancy Bill Call for Award Nominations U.S. Teen Pregnancy Rates Continue to Decline People Between Ages 15 and 24 Account for 50% of All U.S. STD Cases New Urban Coalition … Read more

MOAPPP Offices Closed in August We are taking a break from most of our regular E-monthly content in August because our offices are under renovation. We have included updated information in the “MOAPPP Events” and “Other Events” sections. The MOAPPP staff will be working offsite August 7-18, but will have access to phone and e-mail … Read more

Adolescent Sexual Health and the Dynamics of Oppression: A Call for Cultural Competency – 2003 Barriers to Health Care for Youth of Color – January 2004 Briefly – Policy Brief: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Teen Pregnancy – 2008 (PDF) Cultural Competence and Social Justice – January 2004 ¿Cuál es el efecto del estigma en … Read more

    Amigos De Las Américas of the Twin Cities – program that sends teens and young adults on service projects to Latin America Annex Teen Clinic (North Suburban Youth Health Clinic) – Clinic that aims to support young people ages 12 through 25 in Northwest Hennepin County during the challenging transition from adolescence to … Read more

    Acculturation and the Sexual and Reproductive Health Of Latino Youth in the United States: A Literature Review – 2006 Annual Summary: 2007 Minnesota STD Statistics Bridging Two Worlds – 2006 English version (PDF) Spanish version (PDF) Del corazón de los jóvenes: What Latino teens are saying about love and relationships – 2008 (PDF) Faith, … Read more

Welcome to the Teens Table of Contents of the Teenwise Minnesota website. While Teenwise Minnesota does not provide services directly to teens, we have placed links on this page that we think may be of interest to teens. Resources United Way 2-1-1 – You can dial 211 for community services in your area. MN STD and Family … Read more

  African American Family Services – program that aims to help the African American individual, family, and community to reach a greater state of well-being through the delivery of community-based, culturally specific chemical health, mental health, and family preservation services Amigos De Las Américas of the Twin Cities – program that sends teens and young … Read more

Adolescent Sexual Health and the Dynamics of Oppression: A Call for Cultural Competency – 2003 Barriers to Health Care for Youth of Color – January 2004 Briefly – Policy Brief: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Teen Pregnancy – 2008 (PDF) Cultural Competence and Social Justice – January 2004 Fast Facts: Minority Teen Birth Rate by … Read more