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Teen pregnancy and birth rates among all teens have declined by about one-third since the early 1990s. Even so, the Latino teen pregnancy rate is almost twice the national average and has declined about half as fast as the national rate. At present, the National Campaign estimates that 51% of Latinas get pregnant at least once by age 20 (compared to 3 in 10 nationally). In addition, a new summary analysis of existing data prepared by the National Campaign also shows that the birth rate for Latinas aged 15-19 increased in 16 of 37 reporting states and the District of Columbia between 1990 and 2005.
For these reasons and others, the National Campaign has begun a new initiative focused specifically on helping the Latino community in its efforts to reduce continued high rates of adolescent pregnancy and childbearing. Click here to learn more about this new initiative.
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The National Campaign would like to offer our sincere thanks to the generous sponsors of the Latino Initiative. Special thanks to the Summit Fund of Washington, the Turner Foundation, and the Abbott Fund. |
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Publications
 Parent-Adolescent Communication about Sex in Latino Families: A Guide for Practitioners
This new publication
not only assesses available information of parent-teen communication in Latino families, but also pinpoints the research findings that are most useful to practitioners. In addition, the publication gives communication tips for Latino parents in both English and Spanish.
Available in English only.
What Research Tells Us About Latino Parenting Practices and their Relationship to Youth Sexual Behavior
This second research review examining Latino parent-teen communication describes research assessing the ways that Latino parents’ values, beliefs, and parenting practices shape their adolescent children’s sexual behaviors.
Available in English only.
 Voices Heard: Latino Adults and Teens Speak Up About Teen Pregnancy
To better understand the attitudes and beliefs of Latino adults and teens, the National Campaign commissioned our first survey of Latinos. Serving as a companion piece to With One Voice, a survey of the American public in general, Voices Heard is the full report of what Latino adults and teens think about teen pregnancy in their community.
Available in English or Spanish
 Tips for Parents to Help their Children Avoid Teen Pregnancy
As parents, we struggle so that our children can have a better future, a good education, a job, and, of course, happiness. In this country, that future has been affected by an alarming rage of teenage pregnancy. We hope the following tips help you guide your children to good decision-making throughout their lives and, also, to avoid teen pregnancy.
Available in Spanish and English.
 Faith, Hope, and Love
Created in partnership with a distinguished group of advisors, this guide provides faith leaders serving Latino families ideas to help young people avoid too-early pregnancy and parenthood.
Available in Spanish and English.
 Bridging Two Worlds
Although teen pregnancy and birth rates have declined in the Latino community, they have not declined nearly as rapidly as they have among other racial/ethnic groups. This report summarizes research, provides guidance on effective programs for Latino youth, provides advice from those working with Latino teens, as well as the advice of Latino teens themselves.
Available in Spanish and English.
Public Service Announcements
These Spanish-language public service ads were part of an education and awareness campaign developed by the National Campaign for Latino parents. The ads appeared in magazines several magazines, including People en Español and Cristina la Revista
Available in English and Spanish
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