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CFOC News
Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Posted by Hal Donofrio
Chairman Emeritus, Osborne Payne Passes
Chairman Emeritus, Osborne Payne died in late November.
Osborne was our chairman for years during our growing years.
He will be missed as our mentor and calm presence at our meetings.
Our condolences to his wonderful wife Famebridge and her family.
An anonymous gift of $10,000 was made in his honor.
Monday, September 24, 2012 Posted by Hal Donofrio
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy’s Latest Report
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy has for years done an outstanding job of detailing the reach, cost and social tragedy of teen pregnancy in the U.S. They join here with America’s Promise Alliance in producing this compelling report. Well worth reading and disseminating.
Friday, August 17, 2012 Posted by Hal Donofrio
He Knows Why We Fight
Along the way over the past 20-something years since we started CFOC, we have continually sought ways to express our position within the framework of our society. Politics and Religion influence so much of how and what we think. This WSJ interview comes very close to giving all of us a pass on politics, but a moral compass for our lives, to consider.
Friday, August 10, 2012 Posted by Hal Donofrio
Why Fathers Will Always Matter
Kathleen Parker chose Father’s Day as a vehicle to promote the values of Fatherhood. She talks about, “a fresh crop of men becoming new father ...”. An in-your-face, logical observation about the importance of men to their children.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Posted by Hal Donofrio
The Right To Birth Control
Birth Control is a subject that won’t go away. This group of Hopkins’ doc’s and students compare the cost-benefits of birth control. And, the Government’s “role”. Provocative to say the least.
Monday, July 25, 2011 Posted by Web Editor
Report Backs Contraception
A new report recommends that health-insurance plans offer women all forms of approved contraception without charging out-of-pocket fees. The report was released Tuesday by the Institute of Medicine, which advises the U.S. government on health issues. It was commissioned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to identify gaps in the department’s list of preventive health services already covered for women.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Posted by Hal Donofrio
Halting Teen Pregnancy Transcends Ideology
When it comes to teens having babies, it’s a matter of pay me now or pay me later. You can pay for the programs that help teens understand sex and make good decisions about it, and you can pay for the health care services that provide them with options for contraception. Or you can pay for the misfortunes that are more likely to befall the child of a teen mother: health problems, behavioral and educational issues, and a greater likelihood of criminal troubles in adolescence and young adulthood.
Friday, April 08, 2011 Posted by Hal Donofrio
U.S. teen pregnancies at lowest rate in 70 years
The U.S. teen pregnancy rate in 2009, the latest year for which data are available, hit its lowest since tracking began 70 years ago, the Center for Disease Control said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 Posted by Hal Donofrio
CFOC Sponsors 3rd Parent-Child Event at Rosemont Elementary-Middle School in Baltimore
Monday, February 22, 2010 Posted by Hal Donofrio
Abstinence Only Program Delays Sex In Young Adolescents
An important new study shows that a theory-based, well-designed program that focuses only on abstinence can help young adolescents delay becoming sexually active.
Monday, August 17, 2009 Posted by Hal Donofrio
A Public Health Crisis
“A Public Health Crisis” and responsive comment from a physician (name withheld) highlight infant mortality issues in Maryland and the U.S.
CFOC view: Preventing Teen Pregnancy is key to reducing infant mortality.
Friday, December 05, 2008 Posted by Hal Donofrio
CFOC helping transform futures at a Baltimore School
Rosemont School goes PINK. Students form club to stand together.
Monday, December 01, 2008 Posted by Hal Donofrio
Prelude to “having your way” commentary/Balto Sun, Opinion Page, 11/26/08
The following commentary demonstrates the role a father plays in the life of his child. Mr. Donaldson may not even be aware of just how insightful his article truly is. CFOC provides media support to MDHR (MD Dept. of Human Resources) for its unique grant from the Federal HHS designed to connect fathers with their young kids. The Strong Fathers/Strong Families pilot program in Baltimore has as its goal helping fathers be more active and positive in the lives of their kids, whether or not they are living in the same household. This practical approach offers fathers a hands-on opportunity to learn skills and embrace their responsibilities, through seminars taught for parenting duties and job placement techniques in multi-hour sessions by MDHR and Private Specialists.
Let’s hope we are on the right track.
Hal Donofrio
Thursday, November 22, 2007 Posted by H Donofrio
WSJ Book review on “Marriage and Caste in America”
Thursday, November 15, 2007 Posted by H Donofrio
Marriage Works USA. The new initiative from CFOC
A bold new program targeting the attitudes of teens aged 15 to 19, aimed at promoting one of the world’s most cherished institutions: marriage.
Thursday, November 08, 2007 Posted by H Donofrio
F.D.A. approves over-the-counter access for Plan B for women 18 and over
On August 24, 2006, the Food and Drug Administration approved over the counter sales of Plan B, the morning after contraceptive pill for women 18 and older.
Thursday, November 01, 2007 Posted by H Donofrio
Campaign gets double exposure in Baltimore.
CFOC and their client, The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, are currently running outdoor campaigns to promote teen pregnancy prevention.
Monday, February 06, 2006 Posted by H Donofrio
CFOC Times Square TV Spots
Click on the link below to view CFOC’s latest public awareness program. The “Marriage Works” and “Pink” campaigns will hit New York City this fall on the NBC Astrovision Screen in Times Square.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006 Posted by H Donofrio
New Spanish language web site promoting teen pregnancy prevention
Campaign for Our Children Launches Spanish Web site, providing the Latino community with important preventative-health information.