2nd Annual Teen Pregnancy Prevention Conference, 5-10

In observance of National Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Awareness Month, Girls Inc. of San Antonio will host a teen-led 2nd Annual Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Press Conference and Documentary Screening on the realities of teen parents on Tuesday, May 10th at 5:30 p.m. @ Girls Inc. of San Antonio.

The press conference will convene a panel of community leaders and experts on the effects of teenage pregnancy; City Councilwoman Ivy Taylor (District 2), City of San Antonio Project WORTH’s Mario Martinez, Seton Home Licensed Social Worker Angelica Cervantes and SAISD Youth Parental Coordinator Debbie Morgan will be on hand to engage in a candid discussion on the effects teenage pregnancy has on Bexar County.

Girls Inc. Mentor Valuing Peers (MVP) participants ages 14 thru 16 will moderate the press conference, facilitate Q&A and will screen their raw documentary featuring interviews of Seton Home private residents and present their case study on MTV shows, 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom as to how “reality” shows do not capture the REALity in the lives of teenage parents.

The event is free and open to the public, RSVP is not required. Teens are highly-encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, May 10th @ 5:30 p.m.
Girls Inc. of San Antonio
1209 South Saint Mary’s, 78210

For more information, contact Anais Biera Miracle, Communications Director at abiera@chshel.org or 210.212.2598.