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CAPP's program interventions focus on teens postponing first intercourse and, when sexual activity begins, using contraception. The CAPP program model includes:
Radio and television advertisements highlight the consequences of teen pregnancy and the importance of open communication between parents and their children about issues of pregnancy and sex. Read more about CAPP's media campaign.
CAPP recruits and trains local college-age students in reproductive health, communication skills, HIV/AIDS and STD prevention, decision-making, teen pregnancy prevention, substance abuse prevention, and a variety of other health-related and life skills topics. Peer educators present educational programs to youth ages 12-18. Presentations are typically held in schools, churches, and community centers. Read more about CAPP's peer education program.
CAPP developed the Family Connections guidebooks series for parents of children ages birth to 7, 8 to 13, and 14 to 18 years old. Parents can receive one copy of each Family Connections guidebooks at no cost. They can also attend workshops to learn strategies for using the guidebooks to talk with their children about sexuality issues. CAPP also provides training for parents interested in learning how they can help other parents use the guidebooks. Read more about CAPP's parent education.
The Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention provides professional training in sexuality issues to hundreds of educators and youth service workers in western Pennsylvania annually. CAPP has developed several focused training workshops, including "Taught, Not Caught," "Kids Having Kids," and "Family Connections" programs. Read more about professional training opportunities.
Public Policy Development
CAPP seeks to influence public opinion and legislative initiatives
regarding teen pregnancy prevention. CAPP periodically produces policy
statements and provides information about teen issues to the media and
policymakers on all levels. As part of its public policy development
efforts, CAPP worked with the Adagio Health research staff to develop
a report, Teen Pregnancy in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County: A Comprehensive
Look.
Supportive Health Care Services
Adagio Health and its Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention work
to ensure that teens have access to the health care services they need.
Adagio Health provides free health care services to teens younger than
18 years old throughout western Pennsylvania.
Since 1990, Adagio Health has published Teen Connections, a
pocket-sized guide to resources for youth, customized by county. Teen
Connections provides contact information for teen-friendly local
organizations that deal with issues such as dating violence, substance
abuse, suicide, HIV/AIDS, pregnancy, and many more. CAPP distributes
Teen Connections for free; bulk orders
are available at the cost of shipping & handling.
Research and Evaluation
Research and evaluation form the basis for CAPP program development.
CAPP staff work to determine "best practices" in teen pregnancy prevention
and youth development programs. Adagio Health's Department
of Applied Research provides evaluation support for CAPP programs.
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