DCAPP History

Addressing Teen Pregnancy Prevention for more than a Decade

The Durham Coalition on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (DCAPP) held its first meeting September 1993. At that time, Annette Carrington, health educator, and Clementine Buford, school nurse, severed as co facilitators. In 1994, DCAPP held it’s first Teen Pregnancy Prevention Summit, “the Right Stuff for Durham Community” at Campus Hills Recreation Center, Durham, North Carolina. The facilitator for the day was Dr. Bambi Sumpter from South Carolina. Later in 1994, DCAPP held it’s first activities for Let’s Talk Month, which were a program on WTVD Reflections-Being an Askable Parent and a community forum called PIE – Parent Interested in Education. DCAPP bylaws were developed and adopted in 1994. DCAPP received it is 501 C (3) status in 1996.

First official officers after receiving 501-c3 status

President:

Annette Carrington

Vice President:

Carol Hunt

Secretary:

Montina Swift

Treasurer:

Sherron Williams

DCAPP bylaws amended to reflect statement of commitment and trust

1996

Developed a Hip Pocket Guide of Teen Resources

1996

First Youth Educational Musical Explosion (YEME)

1997

First official community leaders brunch

1999

For the past decade, DCAPP has conducted various activities for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month (May): Reaching New Height I, II, & III, Let’s Talk Month (October): Youth Education Musical Explosion YEME, Teen Night Out, and an opportunity to educate and hear from the leaders in the community (September/December): Community Leaders Brunch. Other DCAPP activities included participating in the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Survey (2003), National Condom Week (annually), conducting Male involvement sessions for West Durham Baptist Church (2005), Bus Panel Contest (year), Parent Focus Groups (yearly) and participating in the Attitudes Company theatre production.

Historical account of member agencies: Durham County Health Department, Durham County Department of Social Service, John Avery Boys and Girls Club, Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina, Pregnancy Support Services, Research Triangle Institute, Teen Link, Durham City Council, Edgemont Community Center, PROUD, Durham Service Corps, Welcome Baby, Durham Exchange Center, The Durham Center, Project BABES, Durham Day Care Council, TAPES, Trinity House, etc.

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Created and updated by Dennis W. Ellis {01-18-2006}