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Minimum Wage isn’t Enough
Raising a family is a difficult task on its own, but imagine trying to do so on a minimum wage income. Women Employed takes a deeper look into the struggles of women making minimum wage. Read More >>
A Deeper Look at Funding for Susan G. Komen
In light of recent controversy, everyone knows that Susan G. Komen for the Cure gives to Planned Parenthood. But who gives to Susan G. Komen ? The answer may surprise you. Click here to find out.
Research Indicates that Teen Pregnancy and Race Are Not Necessarily Related
When the issue of teen pregnancy is brought up, it is often associated with young black women. However, new research indicates that teenage pregnancy is NOT a racial issue. Click here to read more.
Agencies converge in Portland
The Crittenton Family of Agncies has joined us at our Portland headquarters for two days of planning. Welcome all!
Risks for Teen Parents and Their Children in Foster Care
While being a young mom can be tough, teen parents and their children living in foster care can be the most vulnerable. Read More >>
APA Releases New Report on the Sexualization of Girls
The American Psychological Association has recently released a report focusing on the over-sexualized society to which American youth are subjected, focusing on the objectification of young girls. For the full report, click here.
Win an IPad2!
Start racking up your ShopKick points today to enter our contest to win an Ipad2. Read more>>
Keeping moms and babies together
When young moms are in foster care, their babies do not need to be legally removed from them in order for foster board payments to be increased to reflect the added cost of the child being in the home? For more information click here. For our handbook on the custody rights of mothers in foster care, click here.
New app helps to prevent pregnancy
The National Campiagn to Prevent Teen and Unintended Pregnancy has launched a new app that makes birth control easy to understand and offers free reminders for medication and appointments via text. Check it out>>
Rack up ShopKick Points and Win an IPad2
Our ShopKick Win an IPad2 contest starts Nov. 15. Start racking up your points now to help girls and young women heal from the trauma of abuse. See more>>