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SOCIAL PROBLEMS OF PREGNANT TEENS
Teen pregancy is one of the major social issues in today's
society. Every year, approximately one million teenage girls
become pregnant in the United States. Teenage mothers and
their children often end up living in poverty and depending
on welfare. Poverty becomes a way of life and most of the
time, such mothers become victims of domestic violence,
sexual and drug abuse and repeat pregnancy before they turn
20. The child, in turn, suffers neglect and even
abandonment.
OBJECTIVE
1)
Provide young teen and single parent individuals with
counseling to assist in the elimination of substance
abuse.
2) Provide relapse prevention and drug awareness
classes, while networking with other available services
to instill in them the skills necessary to successfully
negotiate society.
3) Provide the socially and economically disadvantaged
youth of the community with a program that will allow
them to earn a salary while learning a vocation.
4) Provide counselors, sponsorships, and Life Coaches to
assist the youth with career development.
5) Provide child care and other support services at no
cost.
6)
Provide sheltered workshops where the young are able to
further their high school educations
and/or GED preparation where applicable.
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