By Marybeth Bock --- Perhaps you’ve heard of Planned Parenthood but aren’t really sure what they do. Is it a place only for pregnant women who need pre-natal care or are looking to terminate a pregnancy? This month, Tayler Tucker, the Media Specialist for Planned Parenthood of Arizona,offers some insight ...
By Miriam Aliberti Q: What is the Arizona Center for Youth Resources (ACYR)? A: ACYR is an organization that envisions a community in which young people are valued as key contributors to the community’s healthy growth and development. Our focus is on building pathways to success through education, skill building, ...
By Alison Stanton --- Every month, Teen Strong features one or two community programs and/or organizations that are making a difference in the lives of teenagers. Since January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we wanted to feature StreetLightUSA ...
By Jackie James --- Rachel*, at age 17, had been a product of foster homes for much of her life, at which time she was enrolled in Jewish Family and Children’s Service for help. She had been hospitalized, and her lack of a stable home resulted in her inability to ...
By Hannah Maine --- Interview with Vanessa Kohnen, Founder Q: What is equine therapy? A: Equine Therapy is a type of modality that brings trauma survivors and horses together. Horses are sensitive and in tune animals. They are very intuitive and in touch with the body language and nonverbal cues ...