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The goal of National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month (NTPPM) is to increase public awareness of teen pregnancy so that communities will commit to teen pregnancy prevention. It is designed to help communities recognize that the effects of unintended teen pregnancy and early childbearing are far reaching. It requires educating teens, parents, teachers, policy makers, health professionals, business people, and others about responsible behavior to avoid parenting too soon.
May has been designated National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month because the highest percentage of adolescent pregnancies occur in that month.
National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between the community and the families in helping young people develop responsible, positive attitudes and behaviors about sexuality.
The Oswego County National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Council is a consortium of human services agencies and programs, as well as members of the religious and educational communities who have collaborated to present and publicize programs aimed at decreasing the incidents of teen pregnancy in Oswego County. The council sponsored a poster contest, and will be hosting Resource Fairs at middle and high schools throughout the county during the month of May.
For more information about National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, please contact APPS at 963-4361.
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