Bridge for Adolescent Pregnancy, Parenting, and Sexuality Special Interest Group (BAPPS)

Adolescent pregnancy, parenting, and sexuality are issues that impact teenagers, their children, their parents and their communities. In response to these issues, Extension formed the Bridge for Adolescent Pregnancy, Parenting, and Sexuality Special Interest Group (BAPPS) to use its interdisciplinary Children Youth and Families Education and Research Network (CYFERnet) to marshal resources in support of resiliency in children, youth and families while addressing these issues. While the BAPPS group is no longer active, CYFERnet continues to provide information on resources on addressing these issues.

CYFERnet is a national network of Land Grant University faculty and County Extension educators working to support programs for children, youth and families funded by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

BAPPS Resources

Adolescent Sexual Behavior - General

Adolescent Pregnancy

Adolescent Sexually Transmitted Diseases

The Parenting of Adolescents

Adolescents As Parents

Healthy Sexuality and Behavior

Abuse, Neglect and Maltreatment of Adolescents