Since the founding of GCAPP in 1995 as a teen pregnancy prevention organization, teen births in Georgia have dropped 72% due to statewide collaborations. However, GCAPP is the sole organization that has kept teen pregnancy prevention on the front burner for more than 26 years. Teenage pregnancies carry high economic, social, and health costs for teenage parents, their families, their children, and whole communities.
Repeat Teen Pregnancy Prevention
While teen births are significantly down in Georgia, repeat teen births are among some of the highest in the country. For over 20 years (until state budget cuts in 2020) GCAPP partnered with DFCS to administer the GCAPP Second Chance Homes Network with a focus on repeat teen pregnancy prevention. The homes provide stable environments and wrap-around services for thousands of girls and young women who are pregnant or parenting and often have no other place to go. Currently, GCAPP is piloting a repeat pregnancy prevention strategy with DFCS to improve the quality of services provided by organizations across the state. The pilot will capture information needed to create a Scorecard, improvement plan, and provide agencies the training and technical assistance they need to address gaps in services.
The Eban Project
A multi-dimensional, culturally tailored project that connects mentors with young Black men in Bibb and Clayton County, ages 13-19. Eban mentors are adept at building culturally responsive relationships with young Black men in a structured, supportive environment. The project uses evidence-based interventions proven to reduce risky behavior while promoting healthy social and emotional development.
Click here to see our TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION accomplishments in our ANNUAL REPORT and to learn more about GCAPP and our five program areas.
Testimonials
GCAPP is really good at spreading awareness and also good at actually listening to what teens are saying. This was the first time I have actually felt like someone was listening and my voice was being heard. And it’s not that they are listening and doing nothing with it. They hear you. I have gained a lot more confidence to speak out on my behalf and for my peers. They’ve actually listened to me and said, OK, this is a problem we can help solve so let’s work on it together. That’s vitally important to me and it’s an amazing …
Serving as a GCAPP Youth Advisory Council member I’ve been able to develop my leadership skills, practice networking, and most importantly gain confidence while speaking on panels and presenting information! Plus, I’ve been able to do all of this while advocating for youth, access to healthcare, and health equity, which are three of my interests. I truly believe that GCAPP is setting me up for success as a future epidemiologist and health educator. I am excited to continue this journey with GCAPP.
Working with GCAPP, I have learned what it truly means to be dedicated to a cause and/or organization and the importance of standing for something. I have enjoyed working with such intelligent and passionate young men and women across the state of Georgia. It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve and I know many young people will benefit from GCAPP for years to come.
Alex Stein
High School Senior
Tiffany George
College Student
Antonia
Graduate Student
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