On the Issues (media, providers, supporters)

What's Next?

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Who knows what the future will hold for our country?  We certainly don’t, but we want to make sure we’re prepared.  Last week, the United States House of Representatives announced their plans to cut teen pregnancy prevention initiatives, family planning services, and maternal and child health services.  Is this what we can expect in the future? { Read more … }

Fiscal Year 2011 Budget

November 23, 2009, 3:20 pm
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Teen parent and teen pregnancy prevention programs survived what could have been dramatically deeper FY2010 budget cuts thanks to the advocacy of young people and service providers across Massachusetts. Still, teen pregnancy prevention and some teen parent programming experienced budget cuts, which decreased access to services that promote the health, wellbeing, and prosperity of youth and young families. These cuts affected already underfunded teen pregnancy prevention and teen parent programs doing excellent work to improve the lives of teens and young parents. { Read more … }

Alliance News

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RSVP for Teen Parent Lobby Day 2012
January 4, 2012

Teen Parent Lobby Day is a unique opportunity for expectant and parenting teens and their advocates from across Massachusetts to come together in support of young families. Teen Parent Lobby Day 2012 will be held at the Massachusetts State House on Monday, March 5 from 10:30-1:00. Please RSVP by February 3. We hope you can join us!

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Governor Patrick Releases FY13 Budget Proposal
January 30, 2012

Governor Patrick released his proposed fiscal year 2013 (FY13) budget on January 25. Overall teen parent and teen pregnancy prevention services fared relatively well.

Below is a brief synopsis of the Governor’s proposed FY13 budget recommendations. Click here for a cross-fiscal year comparison of program funding. You can find the Governor’s full budget recommendations here. 

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Alliance Publishes Success Story
January 24, 2012

Since fall 2010 the Alliance has been leading Youth First, a community-wide initiative in Holyoke and Springfield to reduce teen pregnancy. We’ve had a number of successes in our first year of the project, thanks to the many community-based agencies, clinics, schools, and other partners who have so generously given their time and hard work to get Youth First off the ground.

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Advocate for Teen Parent and Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
December 1, 2011

Take advantage of two important opportunities to speak up for teen parent and teen pregnancy prevention programs in Massachusetts!

1. Call the Governor at 888.870.7770 to advocate for funding in the fiscal year 2013 budget for teen parents and teen pregnancy prevention. Write and email him too!

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News Archive

Nov 22, 2011
PREP Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funding RFR Released by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Nov 7, 2011
PREP Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funding RFR Released by Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Oct 26, 2011
Thank you to The Art Connection!
Sep 22, 2011
The Alliance is seeking a Prevention Intern
Sep 19, 2011
Alliance's Youth First Initiative Selected as CDC Federal-Level Evaluation Site
Sep 16, 2011
Registration for 2011 Teen Pregnancy Institute is now open
Aug 31, 2011
The Alliance is hiring a Strategic Advancement Manager
Jul 26, 2011
MA Department of Public Health releases 2009 teen birth data
Jul 18, 2011
Call for Presenters DEADLINE EXTENDED: Alliance Annual Teen Pregnancy Institute 2011
Jul 18, 2011
Young People of Springfield & Holyoke: Apply for the Summer Youth Leadership Institute!
Jul 13, 2011
Governor Patrick's Summer Conversations Tour
Jul 11, 2011
Pregnant and Parenting Teens Research Project at ACLU
Jul 11, 2011
Governor Preserves Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Teen Parent Programs
Jul 5, 2011
Programs Fare Well in Conference Budget, but Advocacy to the Governor Needed ASAP
Jun 27, 2011
Response to Tornadoes in Central and Western Massachusetts
Jun 6, 2011
Call for Presenters: Alliance Annual Teen Pregnancy Institute November 9, 2011
Jun 2, 2011
State Budget is Almost a Wrap - Get Your Voice Heard Before It's Too Late!
May 31, 2011
Please Take Our 2011 Training Survey!
May 18, 2011
Senate Ways and Means Budget Released
May 16, 2011
Springfield and Holyoke Community Survey
May 4, 2011
Today is the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Apr 20, 2011
YEAH Network 5th Annual Conference May 6, 2011
Apr 13, 2011
State Budget Update
Apr 13, 2011
Federal Funding Update
Apr 7, 2011
Teen Pregnancy Prevention PSA Contest
Mar 29, 2011
Teen Parents Protest Patrick's Proposed Cut to Education
Mar 28, 2011
Youth First Update
Mar 23, 2011
CEUs in nursing for 2010 Annual Conference are now available
Mar 15, 2011
Rally on the Boston Common for Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Family Planning!
Feb 21, 2011
Call Your Legislators!
Feb 18, 2011
U.S. House Eliminates Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Title X Funds
Feb 18, 2011
Update on CEUs from 2010 Annual Teen Pregnancy Institute
Feb 14, 2011
Youth First Project Update - February 2011
Feb 9, 2011
Save the Date! 2011 Annual Teen Pregnancy Institute
Jan 26, 2011
Governor Patrick's Proposed FY2012 Budget
Jan 24, 2011
Take Action to Support Comprehensive Sex Ed and Condom Availability in BPS
Jan 6, 2011
Are You Ready- Sexuality Education Certification Course
Jan 4, 2011
Teen Parent Lobby Day 2011!
Dec 3, 2010
Urgent Advocacy Alert: Call Your Policymakers to Restore Funding to YPP!
Nov 29, 2010
The Alliance has moved
Oct 13, 2010
Media coverage highlights Alliance $5.5 million grant for work in Holyoke and Springfield
Oct 8, 2010
Registration for the 2010 Teen Pregnancy Institute available online
Oct 6, 2010
Alliance Awarded $5.5 Million over 5 Years to Reduce Teen Births by 10% In Holyoke and Springfield
Sep 30, 2010
Alliance is hiring a Teen Parent Policy Advisory Board Coordinator
Sep 30, 2010
Massachusetts DPH Awarded Grant to Support Expectant and Parenting Teens in School
Sep 23, 2010
Urge Your Legislators to Allocate $2 M in FMAP Dollars to YPP!
Sep 21, 2010
Upcoming Election Ballot Questions
Aug 18, 2010
Contact Congress About Federal Teen Parent Access to Education Legislation
Aug 12, 2010
Urge Governor Patrick to Restore Funding to YPP With New Education Dollars
Jul 22, 2010
Call for Presenters: Alliance Annual Teen Pregnancy Institute November 17
Jul 6, 2010
Federal Grant for Supporting Pregnant & Parenting Teens and Women
Jun 30, 2010
Governor Patrick Signs the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget
Jun 24, 2010
Conference Committee Budget Analysis
Jun 15, 2010
Advocacy Alert: Young Parent GED Program Needs Your Advocacy
Jun 15, 2010
Alliance presents on community-wide funding opportunity from CDC
May 20, 2010
Senate Ways and Means Budget Analysis
May 13, 2010
Alliance Releases Groundbreaking Report on Pregnant and Parenting Teens in School
May 6, 2010
Community-Wide Federal Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funding Posted
May 5, 2010
May 5 is the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Apr 22, 2010
Tier 1 Federal Funding Webinar Now Online
Apr 20, 2010
Call for Bloggers
Apr 15, 2010
Federal Funding for Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Apr 14, 2010
House Ways and Means Budget Analysis for Teen Pregnancy Prevention & Teen Parent Accounts
Apr 8, 2010
Young Families Moving Forward nominations now being accepted
Apr 6, 2010
Applying for the Federal Funding for Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention?
Mar 18, 2010
Groundbreaking Report Proposes Solutions to Teen Parenthood and Dropout
Mar 11, 2010
"The Gloucester 18" Panel Discussion Available on YouTube
Mar 9, 2010
Presentation from Federal Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funding Information Session
Mar 9, 2010
Media coverage of March 4 "The Gloucester 18" film premiere
Mar 3, 2010
Alliance poster session on partnerships in Springfield, Mass.
Feb 8, 2010
Teen Pregnancy Rates Rise - MetroWest Daily News, February 7, 2010
Feb 5, 2010
February 2, 2010 The Callie Crossley Show features the Alliance in a discussion on Teen Pregnancy
Jan 28, 2010
Governor Patrick's Proposed FY2011 Budget
Jan 25, 2010
Alliance to premiere “The Gloucester 18” documentary March 4th
Jan 11, 2010
Teen Parent Video Contest
Dec 17, 2009
Alliance in the Spotlight
Nov 23, 2009
Fiscal Year 2011 Budget
Oct 26, 2009
Boston Globe on Reducing Pregnant Teen Dropout Rate
Oct 19, 2009
Take Action to Prevent Further Human Services Cuts
Sep 29, 2009
Mass. Human Services Advocates Brace For More Cuts, WBUR
Sep 18, 2009
Teen Parent Advisory Board Recruitment
May 17, 2009
Strong Teens, Strong Communities
Mar 1, 2009
New Alliance Partners
Feb 13, 2008
Teen Birth Rates Increase Significantly in Many Massachusetts Communities

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