Hispanic Resources

"Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" Highlights

Using What Works: Putting Research into Practice with Latino Youth

The PowerPoint presentation by Claire Brandis, Dr., P.H., Professor of Pediatrics at the NMTPC event "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" on December 9, 2005.

PowerPoint presentation Part 2

Hispanic Teen Pregnancy and Birth Rates

Hispanic Teen Pregnancy and Birth Rates: Looking Behind the Numbers

"Teen pregnancy and birth rates for U.S. teens have declined dramatically in recent years. Yet for Hispanic teens, reductions in teen pregnancy and childbearing have lagged behind that of U.S. teens overall. This is of special concern because Hispanics represent the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population."

¡Es Alucinante! - It's So Amazing

How does a baby begin? What make a baby female or male? How is a baby born? How is a baby adopted? Children have lots of questions about reproduction and babies- and about sex and sexuality too.

¡Es Alucinante! provides the fascinating answers with fun, accurate, comic book-style artwork, and clear, lively text that reflects an elementary-school child’s interest in science and how things work. ¡Es Alucinante! It’s So Amazing! Also addresses, in a reassuring and age-appropriate way, related topics such as love, sex, gender, families and more.

Spanish and English copies are available for purchase at the NMTPC Office.

Hablemos Acerca Del...S-E-X-O

This book can help you and your son or daughter talk more comfortably about sex. The first part is for the parent. The second part is for your preadolescent girl or boy to read and discuss with you. It gives information about growing up. Perhaps more important, it also includes activities which will help you discuss your family values and beliefs.