A sexually active teen that does not use contraception has a 90% chance of pregnancy within one year.

34% of young women become pregnant at least once before they reach age 20. 80% are unintended; 81% are unmarried teens.

8 of 10 teen girls and 6 of 10 boys wish they would have waited to have sex.

18% of 15 year olds will become mothers before they are out of their teens.

My daughter's pregnant. Where can I turn for help, what are our options?
www.optionline.org or 1-800-395-HELP

Information on area locations for pregnancy help centers, early ultrasounds, confidential pregnancy options, post-abortion help,. Remember that adoption is an option!

www.teenpregnancy.com

www.preventteenpregnancy.org

firstthings.org

1. Be clear about your own sexual values, share them early and often with your teen.
2. Supervise and monitor your teen, set boundaries.
3. Know your teen's friends and their families.
4. Discourage early, frequent and steady dating.
5. Take a strong stand against your teen dating someone much older/younger than they.
6. Help your teen to know the dangers of sexual activity and their consequences.
7. Let your kids know that you value education highly and make that a priority.
8. Be a student of your teen, know what they watch, read and listen to.
9. Build a close relationship with your children.
10. Abstinence is the only 100% effective form of birth control.