Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
The Tennessee Department of Health's Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program empowers youth ages 10 to 19 in Tennessee with education, skills, and resources to promote abstinence and sexual risk avoidance.About the SPARK Program
The Tennessee Department of Health’s SPARK Program provides federal and state funding to health departments and organizations that provide youth ages 10-19 in Tennessee with education, skills, and resources that promote abstinence and sexual risk avoidance through a Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework.
SPARK's Three Primary Goals:
- Normalize avoidance of non-marital sexual activity and delay sexual initiation for Tennessee youth.
- Empower youth to make healthy decisions and avoid risky behaviors through a positive youth development (PYD) framework.
- Encourage parents and caregivers to create supportive environments to enhance adolescent health in Tennessee.
Please reach out to SPARK.health@tn.gov or call (877) 461-8277 for more information.
Educational Resources
Online Training Resources
Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) – Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Teen Pregnancy Prevention
State and National Reports
2023 TN Teen Birth Data Summary
SIECUS-2023 State Legislative Mid-Year Report
TN Department of Education – Youth Risk Behavior Survey
America’s Health Rankings – Teen Birth Rate: Tennessee Rank
Additional Resources
Family and Youth Services Bureau
Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Teen Pregnancy
CDC’s Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) E-Learning Module
Adolescent Pregnancy Clearinghouse
The Tennessee Adolescent Pregnancy Clearinghouse is an information resource provided by the Family Health and Wellness (FHW) Division of the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH). The Clearinghouse is a website that offers information on statewide programs and services, online training and state and national reports regarding adolescent pregnancy. The Clearinghouse is available as a guide for healthcare providers, professionals, teenagers, families, and members of the community.
Programs and Services
Tennessee Local Health Departments
Teen Pregnancy Information Clearinghouse Toll-free Line (877) 461-8277
Tennessee Adolescent Advisory Board
The Tennessee Adolescent Advisory Board (TAAB) is dedicated to incorporating the voices of young people into Family Health and Wellness' adolescent programs and initiatives. By actively engaging with youth, the board helps ensure that health programs are relevant and impactful, addressing the needs and concerns of today's youth. In addition to providing valuable feedback, members will have the opportunity to develop important skills such as public speaking, teamwork, and leadership, empowering them to make a difference in their communities and beyond.
If you are interested in joining the Tennessee Adolescent Advisory Board, please fill out the interest form and someone will contact you soon!
Please reach out to SPARK.health@tn.gov or call (615) 927-3178 for more information.