Teen Pregnancy

New sexual-health program focuses on girls in foster care

Robert Joiner

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: Health professionals in St. Louis are paying closer attention to the sexual health of girls in foster…

Health, Science & Environment

Abstinence-only study gets cautious support

Robert Joiner

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 3, 2010 - St. Louis area groups involved in teen pregnancy issues agree with the findings of a…

Health, Science & Environment

Local programs help keep pregnant teens on track for healthy pregnancy -- and future

Robert Joiner

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Nov. 30, 2009 - The white Christmas tree, with colorfully wrapped gifts underneath, went up a week…

Education

Coming into focus: Students in Vashon program for teen parents learn to take pictures, set goals

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 8, 2009 - On a Tuesday evening, Marcia Hayes-Harris stepped into the Schlafly Branch of the St.…

Health, Science & Environment

Teach your children well: Abstinence-only versus comprehensive sex ed, Part Two

Kristen Hare

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: September 16, 2008 - Students at Lutheran High School South receive abstinence-only education in both…

Health, Science & Environment

Teach your children well: Teen pregnancies rise as debate continues about sex education, Part One

Kristen Hare

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: September 16, 2008 - Along with flashing cameras and the intense eye of the public, here are a few…