Teen Link Connection

08/31/2016

We are Super excited to receive an OOT Grant for our new summer program, CHOICES!! Thank You OOT!

Operation Our Town awarded over $47,000 in grants to 17 local programs aimed at the education and prevention of drug use in Blair County.

Click on the link below to view the list of the 2016 Grant Recipients:
http://www.operationourtown.org/2016-grant-recipients

07/07/2016

TLC and the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Team is excited to be partnering with the Supportive Services Office of Evergreen Manors to provide CHOICES; a summer program to female residents of Evergreen Manors ages 12 to 16! Family Services, Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships, Precious Life, ELECT, and others will be joining us to speak to the girls about topics such as; Social media and cyber bullying, healthy relationships, prescription drugs, alcohol and to***co, self-esteem, teen pregnancy and STDs, depression and anxiety. Every session will be informative and fun! So far we are receiving great feedback from the participants who are enjoying the opportunity to talk about topics relative to their world today.

05/10/2016

Teen Power Day 2016 was a success once again! Thank you very much to everyone who came and made the day possible!

04/24/2016

Spring is finally here! Flowers are blooming, trees are budding, and your kids are anxious to get outdoors! Summer is approaching and that means.....no school! If your looking for something to do, or help for relieving stress during summer break, give me a call at 814-941-3014. TLC offers parent support and education visits in your home or the library free to you! You can earn books and toys for your children while enjoying conversations with an adult :).

04/04/2016

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month!! We are pleased to be hosting this event! Please share this information with others. Notice there are 2 different locations, it is not necessary to attend both.

03/03/2016

We are excited to be in preparations for our annual Teen Power Day with Teen Pregnancy Prevention Team! This will be our 13th year and we are looking forward to some informative and fun workshops! Teen Power Day is a 1 day conference geared toward 7th to 9th grade students during which they will hear presenters speak about topics that are effecting the lives of teens every where. Through education we give them power to stand up for themselves!

02/23/2016

Teen Link Connection is looking pregnant and parenting teens, ages 20 and under, who are interested in learning more about parenting and developing their support system. Give us a call at 814-941-8336 to learn more!

01/07/2016

Do you live in the Blair County area? Do you shop at Martin's grocery store? The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Team (TPPT) of Blair County is currently selling Martin's gifts cards to raise money for our 13th annual Teen Power Day! Teen Power Day is a free conference (offered to 9th grade students) that consists of various workshops, speakers and activities. The entire event emphasizes healthy decision making and empowerment to prevent teen pregnancy, violence, and drug or alcohol abuse. If you would be interested in helping us out while you shop please contact me at 814-941-8336.

11/17/2015

Openings are available for any families interested in being a part of our Networking/Parent support program! Contact Elizabeth Montgomery at 941-8336 for more information.

11/05/2015

Wow, the weather has been beautiful! It's hard to believe that it's fall. All Stars has begun with a great group of kids and I am excited about spending this time with them! We still have openings in our Networking Program if you or someone you know would benefit from parenting support give me a call! 814-941-8336

08/27/2015

Teen Link Connection is available to Teen Parents interested in our Networking Program! This a 15 week, in home or community, parent support and education program. For more information please contact, Elizabeth Montgomery at 814-941-8336.

01/29/2015

Teen Link Connection is now recruiting 7th through 8 graders for the All Stars program. This program will be held on 8 Thursdays directly after school.

All stars is an evidenced based prevention program striving to decrease or delay the initiation of to***co use, drug use, bullying, and other risky behaviors.

For more information or to enroll your child, call 941-8336 or send a private message to Teen Link Connection page. Please include your name, your child's name, your child's grade, and a telephone number where we can reach you.

This program is absolutely FREE! Your child does not have to be involved in any services or be in trouble to participate in this program. This program is open to all 7th and 8th graders.