“The Northeast Adolescent Program, born in this office, combats our local high infant mortality rates by helping our teenagers make smart decisions and take control of their futures.” – El Franco Lee, Commissioner, Harris County Precinct One
“Because I can go straight to the clinic instead of waiting a long time for an appointment. I think it’s a special clinic.” – Demetria, Age 18
“It’s helping my friend, so it’s just like helping me.” – Roderick, Age 16
“I think everyone should go through the program if they don’t have someone to talk to because they’re really good help, they’re real easy to talk to and very understanding.” – Paula, Age 18
“It was free. I didn’t have to pay and they give good advice and they help you with your problems, like counseling and it’s confidential.” – Rhonda, Age 18
“I think that Baylor Teen Clinic has a wonderful program for kids who are pregnant and for kids who want to know about sexually transmitted diseases. The people in the program really helped me.” – Yomeca, Age 15
“This program gave me a chance to talk to someone about my problems. I learned about different services and found that I could go with my friend to Teen Clinic. I liked that it was close to school and is working with CIS (Communities In Schools) at my school.” – Henry, Age 16
“Our school system is committed to the education of the complete individual – developing alert young minds and sound bodies to produce informed, responsible citizens. The Northeast Adolescent Program is a powerful means of achieving that goal. Thanks to the guidance and expertise available through this unique joint venture, we are playing a decisive role in strengthening the community by reducing infant mortality, the spread of poverty, and dependence on welfare support.”
- Dr. Rod Paige, Superintendent of Schools, Houston Independent School District
“The Northeast Adolescent Program is demonstrating that not only is the infant mortality rate declining, but the low birth-weight rate among teen deliveries has dramatically decreased.”
- Lois Moore, CEO, Harris County Hospital District
“In every person’s life, one can recall a significant teacher, family member or friend who made a major difference in their personal future. It is the goal of the Northeast Adolescent program that every staff member fill that role for some teenagers with whom they work”
- Dr. Peggy B. Smith, Baylor Teen Health Clinic
“The Northeast Adolescent Program is a first for Houston/Harris County-first coalition that brings the school system, the public sector, private industry, and non-profit organizations together. All these are groups working toward the same goals-to decrease infant mortality and teenage pregnancy. The March of Dimes is proud to be part of this forward-looking group.”
- Dianne W. Bynum, Executive Director, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, March of Dimes
“I think everyone should go through [NEAP] if they don’t have someone to talk to because they’re really good help, they’re real easy to talk to and very understanding.”
—Paula, Age 18