ADVISORY/Two Pregnancies in Ten Years -- Baldwin Park Educational Program Succeeds by Giving Glimpse into the Future.

City Desks/Assignment Desks/Health/Medical Writers

ADVISORY...for Thursday (March 13)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

   "Since this program began 10 years ago, with 500 Mother-Daughter
         participants, we have had only two teen pregnancies.
       Giving teens a glimpse into what their future can be and
    helping them develop the skills to see their potential is quite
            a powerful teen pregnancy prevention program."
                 Diana Rivera-Beltran, Program Manager

WHEN:   Today, Thursday, March 13, 2003. Interview can be arranged.

WHERE:  Baldwin Park Educational Outreach Program
        1011 Baldwin Park Blvd. 91706
        Located S of 10 Fwy, Baldwin Park Blvd off-ramp, near
        Francisquito.

WHO:  Diana Rivera-Beltran, Program Manager
      Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Educational Outreach Program

WHAT: A Mother-Daughter program that works to prevent teen pregnancies

HOW:  --  Rather than focusing solely on the danger of dropping out of
          high school, daughters are introduced to a variety of
          educational and career possibilities that help them see a
          successful and satisfying future for themselves.

      --  Communication becomes easier and more effective between the
          mom and her daughter. Moms are encouraged and trained to
          help and support their daughters' potential and goals.

      --  Information is provided regarding the emotional and physical
          developmental changes that are happening. This information
          is vital to the daughter's understanding of her sexuality.

WHY:  Research shows that when a teenager is able to see a future and
      to develop long-term educational and career goals, the
      likelihood for an early pregnancy is reduced. "No Time for
      Complacency - Teen Births in California," was released today by
      the Public Health Institute. This study offers state senators
      their first snapshot of the societal costs of teen births and
      unveils the growing challenge the state faces over the next five
      years.

      Kaiser Permanente has offered this program to over 500 daughters
      and mothers in the San Gabriel Valley.