Mission

To increase the knowledge, skills and resources of individuals concerned with adolescent pregnancy, parenting and prevention.

TeenNow California
2009 Conference Leadership Awardees

We are proud to announce the winners of our 2009 Leadership Awards. TeenNow California has been recognizing leaders in the fields of teen parenting and teen pregnancy prevention for several years. Our awards are:

VERA CASEY AWARD: Awarded to a TeenNow California member who has, through his or her work, made a significant impact on improving the quality of life for pregnant and parenting teens and youth at risk of too early childbearing. Vera Casey was a pioneer in the development of services for teen parents and their babies in California

DAVID S. CRAWFORD - MEMBER OF THE YEAR: Awarded to honor a TeenNow California member to for outstanding contribution to the organization.

BEATRICE GORE AWARD: Awarded to person (not required to be a TeenNow California Member) who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of adolescent pregnancy and parenting.

LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR: The award recognizes a federal or state legislator or policymaker who has provided valuable leadership in support of public policy affecting adolescent pregnancy and parenting issues.

Below are a list of our 2009 Conference Leadership Awardees.  Click on their name for more info and a bio!

Vera Casey Award: Brenda LaTendre

David Crawford Member of the Year: Charlene Clemens

Beatrice Gore Award: Trudy Adair-Verbais

Legislative Advocate of the Year: California Child Development Administrators Association