Administration cancels teen‑pregnancy grants, redirects programs toward marriage and abstinence

The administration has canceled federal grants to teen‑pregnancy organizations nationwide. Officials claim the groups were encouraging premarital sex. The policy overhaul redirects program goals toward marriage. New funding criteria now require an emphasis on abstinence. The revised guidelines also emphasize starting families. The changes affect organizations that previously received federal support. Advocates warn the shift could limit resources for at‑risk youth. The administration says the new focus aligns with its priorities.