So, the big news today is that President Obama's FY2010 was finally released! Though it's a pretty hefty document to paw through, we've got some good news!The President's budget:
"... proposes a new Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative to support community-based and faith-based efforts to reduce teen pregnancy using evidence-based and promising models. In addition, a new Strengthening Communities Fund will help build the capacity of non-profit organizations and State, Local and Tribal entities to better serve low-income and disadvantaged populations. This Budget also proposes funding for (1) a new child welfare initiative, and (2) a human services case management system for Federally-declared disasters. This Budget eliminates funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education, the mandatory Title V Abstinence Education program, the Compassion Capital Fund, and Rural Community Facilities." From the President's Budget (PDF) - page 491 for those interested
Hallelujah! I know that I am not the only one elated that we finally have a president that is interested in spending our tax dollars on sex ed programs that WORK instead of ab-only programs that DON'T. Comprehensive sex ed saves lives, and we here at FMF are excited that this is a priority.
There's quite a buzz over this, and we may post some more commentary tomorrow, but here's some links to other thoughts on the web:
Salon Broadsheet
Jezebel
Time.com
Politico
