Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Are you concerned about teen pregnancy in your community? Want to take action? Learn more about the issue, contributing factors, and how to take action with the resources. Visit the Early Childhood and Family Support page from the Public Health and Safety Division of MT DPHHS. The site includes Montana teen pregnancy statistics, tips for families, resources for educators, guidance for healthcare providers, and simple strategies for action. 

Resources

Visit your local county health department for more local resources and assistance.

 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• About Teen Pregnancy

U.S. Department of Education

• Supporting the Academic Success of Pregnant and Parenting Students (U.S. Dept. of Education Office for Civil Rights, 2013)  Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• Reproductive Health and Teen Pregnancy
  • About Teen Pregnancy and Childbearing
  • Trends in Teen Pregnancy and Childbearing
  • Challenges of Teen Childbearing
  • Strategies and Approaches for Prevention

Healthy Teen Network
Healthy Teen Network (HTN) is a national organization focused on adolescent health and well-being with an emphasis on teen pregnancy prevention, teen pregnancy, and teen parenting.