Discusses the reasons why many poor, urban Black adolescents intentionally have children despite the debilitating life consequences. Emphasizes a family pattern in which early parenthood is repeated from generation to generation. (FMW)

Although communities are making progress in establishing comprehensive systems for serving youth, they still face challenges. Enabling conditions that have allowed innovative youth councils to develop systems of youth development, education, and employment include: (1) youth opportunity grants; (2) established intermediary organizations; (3)…