We call on Governor Brown to restore the Community Challenge Grant (CCG), a statewide teen pregnancy prevention program, which was recently eliminated in California's proposed budget. We ask that the Governor restore the $20 million in funds for fiscal year 2011-2012 and for future fiscal years. 

We understand that these are tough economic times but we believe that balancing the state budget should not have to come at the expense of California's youth.  CCG does not just prevent teen pregnancies, it also helps prevent the spread of Sexually Transmitted Infections, reduces the dropout  rate and helps empower youth to become responsible adults.  For every $1 spent on teen pregnancy prevention, California saves $3.75 on interventions such as health care for pregnant teens and their babies and public assistance to support families of teen parents.

We feel that it is vital that CCG be restored for the sake of California's youth and their future.  We call on Governor Brown to restore the CCG Program in California.