The Candie's Foundation Apps

The Candie’s Foundation “Cry Baby” app wascreated to give teenagers a glimpse into a virtual day-in-the-lifeof being a parent. The app encourages users to pause before theyplay by adopting a baby and catering to their needs for the next 24hours. Your newborn will cry and you’ll have to figure out why!This app is The Candie’s Foundation’s way of raising awarenessfor teen pregnancy prevention. Research has shown that girls whohave been exposed to The Foundation and its message are more likelyto view teen pregnancy and parenthood as stressful and negative,and are more likely to be skeptical of the media’s portrayal ofteen pregnancy and parenting. Teens exposed to the cause’sinitiatives also believe their peers should wait longer to have sexversus those who are not aware of The Candie’s Foundation and theeducation it brings about teen pregnancy.