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:

February 7, 2012
Changing the Course of HIV/AIDS - 1 Black Life at a Time

February 10, 2012
National Parent Leadership Month in Minnesota

February 23, 2012
National Sexuality Education Standards: Charting a Course to Improve School-Based Sexual Health Education

February 23, 2012
It’s That Easy: Parents as Sexuality Educators

February 26, 2012
Healthy Youth-Healthy Communities 5th Annual Not OUR Kids! Conference

March 6, 2012
Growing Up in the Digital World-Is it Time to Upgrade Your Processor?

March 9, 2012
De-Escalating and Reducing Conflict When Working with Youth

March 12-15, 2012
2012 National STD Prevention Conference

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.

Teenwise Minnesota Has Hired a New Executive Director!

Teenwise Minnesota is pleased to announce that Judith Kahn, MSW has been hired as Teenwise Minnesota’s new Executive Director. Judith is known locally and nationally as a strong leader, collaborative partner, strategic thinker and passionate advocate for young people. She has devoted her professional and personal life to ensuring that all young people have the knowledge, skills, supports and opportunities they need to live healthy lives.

Judith comes to Teenwise with a wealth of experience in the public and non-profit arenas. Most recently, Judith has been leading Judith Kahn + Associates, L.L.C., a consulting group working with communities, agencies and states to implement strategies for effective youth development policies, practices and programs. Previously, Judith was the Executive Director of the Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board, an intergovernmental policy organization focused on improving the well-being of Minneapolis children and youth, and was the founder and first Executive Director of the Konopka Institute for Best Practices in Adolescent Health at the University of Minnesota. Judith has written and co-authored numerous publications related to adolescent health and development and serves on the board of several youth and family organizations.

Teenwise Minnesota is at an exciting moment in our history. We have a new name, a new leader and a bold vision for the future. We are eager to continue our work to promote the sexual health and well-being of young people across our state and are thrilled to have Judith Kahn lead the way.

Feel free to contact Judith starting February 6, 2012 at judith@teenwisemn.org or 651-644-1447 x11.

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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