Federal health agency cancels most of its teen pregnancy prevention grants

The U.S. Health and Human Services agency has decided to cancel the majority of its Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grants, which were aimed at reducing teen pregnancy rates across the country. This move affects over two dozen states and leaves only 14 grants, previously worth around $68 million, in place. The decision has significant implications for organizations that relied on these funds to provide education and resources to teenagers. This shift could impact ongoing efforts to address teen pregnancy, which is a critical public health issue with long-term social and economic consequences.