As of May 5, 2011, The Minnesota Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP) became Teenwise Minnesota. Depending on when they were created, documents on this website may reflect the organization’s original name. While current and future resources will reference Teenwise Minnesota, visitors should know that prior to May 5, 2011, Teenwise Minnesota was known as MOAPPP.

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Events

Teenwise Minnesota-sponsored events:

February 13-14, 2012
Making Proud Choices!: Training of Educators

Other events of interest:

January 23-24, 2012
Minnesota Fatherhood and Family Services Summit

Welcome to Teenwise Minnesota

Teenwise Minnesota is the statewide leader in promoting adolescent sexual health, preventing adolescent pregnancy and gaining support for adolescent parents. We achieve this by developing, strengthening and advancing science-based policies and programs.

2012 Teenwise MN Annual ConferenceCall for Exhibitors for Teenwise Minnesota’s 2012 Conference, May 3-4, 2012

Please join us as an exhibitor for Teenwise Minnesota’s Annual Conference, May 3-4, 2012 at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center. The Teenwise Minnesota Conference convenes approximately 350 social service and health care providers, educators, advocates, program directors and youth who work to promote adolescent sexual health, prevent adolescent pregnancy, HIV and STIs, and support pregnant and parenting teens in Minnesota.

Visit the Conference page of the Teenwise Minnesota website for more information and an application.

Teenwise Seeks Nominations for Our Annual Awards

Each year, Teenwise Minnesota honors individuals, agencies, policy makers and programs that make outstanding contributions toward the promotion of adolescent sexual health, the prevention of adolescent pregnancy and the support of adolescent parents in Minnesota. Awards are given in five categories: Outstanding Individual, Teen(s), Advocate, Judy Ojeda Community Partner and Collaboration or Agency of the Year. Please let us know about the people you know who deserve to be recognized by their peers.

Complete an award nomination form (PDF) and send to Teenwise by March 16, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact David Kurtzon, Program Manager at 651-644-1447 x19, david@teenwisemn.org.

Adolescent Sexual Health Intern Opening at Teenwise Minnesota

Teenwise Minnesota is looking for an intern to help increase dissemination and use of evidence-based information and resources regarding adolescent sexual health. View the full job description and submission details here (PDF). Deadline for submission is January 27 so apply today!

 

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