Girls Inc. Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy®
Did you know…? Teen pregnancy rates rose 3% nationwide in 2006, marking the first increase in more than a decade. (Guttmacher Institute, “U.S. Teenage Pregnancies, Births and Abortions: National and State Trends and Trends by Race and Ethnicity.”)
Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy® (PAP) equips girls with the skills they need to navigate social pressures regarding sexuality, seek out healthy relationships with partners, and avoid unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
Spot A Girls Inc. Girl
A girl who’s completed PAP
• Respects her body. • Understands the basic facts about puberty and development. • Values medically accurate information. • Sets and sticks to boundaries in relationships. • Respects her family’s values. • Knows that having a baby at a young age will interfere with her goals.
Contact us to learn about enrolling your girl in a program!
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