PREVENTION OF ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY is the business of the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina (APPCNC).

We believe a cooperative approach between public agencies, private organizations,
and community volunteers can maximize existing prevention efforts.

• We support comprehensive planning that promotes innovative community-based prevention models.
• We create opportunities for learning and sharing information among all groups involved in prevention.
• We offer technical assistance and consultation to community volunteers who are interested in forming a local council on adolescent pregnancy prevention
• We provide support, guidance, and resources to existing local councils to increase their effectiveness.
• We provide statewide training and education programs each year on adolescent pregnancy and childbearing for professionals and volunteers involved in prevention.
• We publish materials such as our quarterly newsletter, The Advocate, the North Carolina Adolescent Males Report, Making A Difference (a resource directory of adolescent pregnancy programs), and Prevention Portfolios on various subjects related to adolescent health and pregnancy prevention.
• We monitor legislative actions that impact on adolescent pregnancy and provide information and resources to elected officials who set policy.
• We give presentations about the need for community-based prevention programs to clubs, organizations, the media, conferences and seminars.
• We maintain a library and resource center with over 5,000 resource materials related to adolescent pregnancy issues. Materials may be checked out free of charge by North Carolina residents.
• We conduct research and data collection that enhance our knowledge of
  the problem of adolescent pregnancy and the impact of prevention efforts. APPCNC is supported by funds from local United Ways, foundations, special events, and contributions from supporters. Professional staff carry out goals and objectives determined by a 26-member Board of Directors who represent three geographic areas and:
• Local Councils on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
• Private Agencies and Volunteer Organizations State Departments and Public Agencies