Planned Parenthood Programs:
La Promesa: 20% of Spanish speakers living in Latino communities fail to seek medical treatment due to language barriers. Latino populations are also more likely to be under- or uninsured than other minority groups, while Latino females are the least likely to receive vital preventative services-such as screening for breast cancer, cervical cancer, and sexually transmitted diseases-and have the highest growing rate of teen pregnancy nationally. These factors significantly compromise healthcare quality and accessibility for Hispanics.
Teen Time: Youth-development programs that address the whole person and increase educational aspirations can markedly reduce risk-taking behavior and adolescent pregnancy. Teen Time® provides a complete package of healthy lifestyle resources to adolescents.