by Carolyn Bazik | Sep 18, 2017 | Blog
As one of our most dedicated volunteers who also serves on our Leadership Committee, Tricia strongly believes that the rate of teen pregnancies should not be rising yet the way they are in Berks County and Reading. “Berks County has higher rates than both Pennsylvania...
by Berks Teens Matter | Apr 24, 2017 | Blog
I am the result of a teen pregnancy. My mother faced this challenge at a time when it was expected that the couple get married and raise the child together. She did that. The marriage didn’t last. She was very open with me about her pregnancy and encouraged me to have...
by Berks Teens Matter | Mar 3, 2017 | Blog
16 years ago I was a sophomore in high school. I come from a very big family. Growing up as the oldest out of 9 children, I never thought I would end up pregnant at 17. I would always tell myself that I would enjoy my life first and in my late 30’s have children of my...
by Berks Teens Matter | Jan 3, 2017 | In The News
Programs to reduce teen pregnancy, train healthcare workers, and teach urban youth to grow and prepare healthy foods are among those receiving grants from the Community General Hospital Healthcare Fund of Berks County Community Foundation. The Community General...
by Berks Teens Matter | Oct 23, 2016 | In The News
Learn about Berks Teens Matter with Nadine Smet-Weiss and Richard DeGroote on this episode of Olivet Boys & Girls Club...
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