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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of Population Affairs (OPA), recently announced approximately $23 million in funding to foster innovation, provide new research, and expand …
$23 Million Granted by HHS to Fuel Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it is awarding more than $68.5 million through cooperative agreements in 29 states and Puerto Rico to support the evidence-based …
$68.5 Million Awarded to Support Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Fund for Women and Girls announced the launch of CivicG+ (formerly GirlGov Chester County), an advocacy program for young women and gender-expansive youth, grades 10-12. …
Empowering Young Women: The Fund Launches CivicG+ Advocacy Program Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — As summer break approaches and teenagers seek employment opportunities, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Acting Secretary Nancy Walker is reminding workers under the age of 18 of the protections …
Protecting Pennsylvania’s Young Workers: Understanding the Child Labor Act Read More
United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy recently released a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health. While social media may offer some benefits, there are …
The Surgeon General’s Urgent Call to Address the Harmful Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown (CTC) announced its 3rd annual alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) prevention youth video contest winners. All 7th – 12th-grade youth …
CTC of Greater Downingtown Announces 2023 Youth Prevention Video Contest Winners Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Fund for Women and Girls, in partnership with the Chester County Women’s Commission, is presenting the Blueprint Lunch Zoom series. This month’s presentation will focus …
Blueprint Lunch Series: Learn About Teen Dating Violence in Chester County Read More
EXTON, PA — Free registration is now open for the Girls Spark 2023 Summit, “Be the Spark,” to be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Penn State Brandywine Campus, 25 …
Girls Spark 2023 Summit: A Call-To-Action for the Future Generation Read More
According to new CDC data, nearly 3 in 5 (57%) U.S. teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021—double that of boys, representing a nearly 60% increase and the highest …
Shocking New CDC Data Shows Teen Girls in Crisis Read More