Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Summit

Hold the date now!!! February 14th, 2011, at the Airport Marriott from 10-2 Guilfordians will gather to look at the issue of teenage pregnancy in Guilford County. We would love to have you be present. Each person's input is critical if we as a community expect to reduce our horrendous adolescent pregnancy rate of 53 per 1000 girls ages 15-19. Three teens get pregnant every day in Guilford County. We can do much better than this - come on the 14th and help us figure out how.

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month

May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. In Guilford County, we have much to prevent.
We continue to have a teen pregnancy rate that parallels the State rate and the State is the ninth worst state in the nation (53 out of every 1000 girls ages 15-19 gets pregnant in Guilford County). Each day three teenagers get pregnant
in Guilford County and these pregnancies know no ethnic boundaries - each ethnic group is vulnerable and teen pregnancy is an equal opportunity threat for all. Talk with your children about their own sexuality- don't just say "don't do it." Mom, Dad you had sex and your children know it. You still have sex. Why can't you talk with your teens about it.

A New Year

2010 brings me hope. For the first time, Action Greensboro and the business community are talking about teenage pregnancy rates. Dr. Keith Debbage, UNCG professor of urban development, indicated in the 2009 State of the City report, that adolescent pregnancy rates impact the decision of new businesses to relocate to a community. Finally, the business community acknowledges that adolescent pregnancy is a societal issue that must be addressed so that the quality of life will improve for the entire community. Let us all join together and show strength regarding this life altering yet preventable concern in our community.

Talk with the politicians from your district or region. Let's get everyone on board in addressing adolescent pregnancy rates in Guilford County.