Strollers are usually double-parked outside. Half of her clients are teenagers. It amazes me how little it takes to make a difference in their lives. The difference shows. Teens in WOHC's program have reported no repeat births in four years, while older clients have had two and three children.
Young men have been particularly influenced by the anti-AIDS crusade, providers say.
I think that's mostly attributable to getting the message out about AIDS, but it's paying off on teen pregnancy. Lawanda Oliver certainly got the message. You still have girls having babies, because they want someone to love. But not as many. It's all the diseases.