Role of Key Issue Group:In your key issue group, please develop one (1) recommendation per provider that answers this question: “What could this provider do to help our state address the problems of adolescent pregnancy?” These recommendations will be followed up by the State Organization on Teen Pregnancy PreventionLocal Council Board of Directors. GENERAL CATEGORY | SPECIFIC EXAMPLES | | Schools | Preschool, public, private, community, college | | Government Service Providers | Dept. of Social Services, Mental Health, Health Dept. Housing authority, Job Training | | Faith Communities | Religious education, youth groups, ministers | | Day Care Providers | Family, private, public | | Health Providers | Hospital, pediatricians, nurses, nursing assistants, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, eye care, chiropractors | | Individuals/Organizations | Civic clubs, community clubs | | Industry/Business | Chamber of Commerce, businesses, Economic Development Commission | | State, County & Local Government | Law enforcement, elected officials, recreation, court, juvenile court counselors | | Private, Non-Profit Service Providers | Family Resources, Inc.: United Way Agencies | | Media | Print, Electronic | | Parents | | | Teens | | Source: Huberman, B., Advocates for Youth, 2009.
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