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Getting Better All the Time: The Importance of Investing in Research to Support Evidence, Innovation, and Young People

July 15, 2016

The long awaited results of the first set of evaluation findings from the Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program grantees are available, and the results are an affirmation of the importance of investing in the future of our nation’s young people. The results are encouraging—eight new programs were identified as evidence…

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GTO Toolbox Webinar #1: GTO Step 1 and Step 2

July 29, 2015

This recorded webinar is one of a five-part series: GTO Toolbox. These webinars were designed as an introduction to Getting to Outcomes® (GTO). Steps 1 and 2 cover assessment, goal setting, objectives, and logic models. View the Webinar Recording, and download the slides (below).

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Evaluation on the Cheap

October 8, 2014

Conducting, managing, and reporting your evaluation efforts has become easier and more affordable thanks to many online tools available at low or no cost. Here is a list of useful online resources to help you manage your research resources, collect and analyze your data, and create beautiful diagrams to share your results with the world.…

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Using a Logic Model to Support Your Programs


  Have you ever wondered, “Why do I need to develop and use a logic model?” Logic models should be a clear and concise “10,000 foot view” of the work you’re doing  and relevant for various stakeholders involved in your work. The trick is to think about  how you’ll use it, what you have to…

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Tip Sheet: Youth 360°: How & Where Youth Live, Learn, & Play Matters


The Social-Ecological Health Promotion Model & Social Determinants of Health This two-page resource provides a brief overview of the interrelated spheres of health (individual, relationship, community, and society) in the Social-Ecological Health Promotion Frame and the Social Determinants of Health that influence individual behavior and health outcomes. Healthy Teen Network promotes the social-ecological health promotion…

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BDI Logic Model for Working with Young Families Resource Kit


In response to a need voiced by professionals working with young families, Healthy Teen Network designed a Behavior-Determinant-Intervention (BDI) Logic Model for Working with Young Families in collaboration with various professionals in the field.

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Talking Social Determinants of Health with Ralph DiClemente

October 7, 2014

Ralph DiClemente

Healthy Teen Network is committed to using the social-ecological health promotion frame, incorporating the social determinants of health to build collaboration beyond our field and achieve results across diverse populations, including pregnant and parenting teens. But what are the social determinants of health and how do they affect adolescent sexual and reproductive health? Recently I…

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Teen Birth Rates Down: Let’s Continue this Trend by Addressing Social Determinants


Friday, September 6, 2013, the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) released preliminary birth data for 2012. State-specific data tables are also available. Some key highlights from the CDC NCHS report on preliminary birth data for 2012[1]: Teen Birth Rates The birth rate for teens 15-19 years was down 6%…

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The Importance of an Inclusive Youth 360° Message for Adolescent Health & Well-Being

May 8, 2014

Statement from Healthy Teen Network on the Observance of the National Month to Prevent Teen Pregnancy As Healthy Teen Network participates in the 13th annual observance of the National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, we are encouraged by the news that rates of pregnancies and births to United States youth below age 20 have declined over…

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Picture Perfect: A Snapshot of What Helps Teen Families Grow & Thrive

May 7, 2014

Pregnant and parenting teens are extremely motivated to offer their children a good life, and with the right supports, they can be successful adults and parents. Healthy Teen Network’s new infographic, “Picture Perfect: A Snapshot of What Helps Teen Families Grow & Thrive,” illustrates the diverse and unique needs teen parents have with growing up and…

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