As federal teen pregnancy prevention grants get cut, efforts in Ohio try to keep helping

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: July 28, 2026

Words: 1,458

Last Updated: 6 days, 3 hours ago

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The federal government is taking swipes at funding for teen pregnancy prevention, causing concerns in Ohio and elsewhere as advocates attempt to keep helping teens.

The cuts are also bringing about discussion when it comes to teens who are already parents.

Rosemary Oglesby-Henry was a teen mom herself three decades ago, and from what she’s seen, not a lot has changed in terms of the perception of teen pregnancy.

“I chose to parent, and when …

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