Adolescent Health Education Programs

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Adolescence is a time of physical, emotional, and social change for teens. Adolescent Health Educators are available to meet with parents and to teach classes that provide youth ages 10 - 18 years of age with the knowledge and skills to help them be healthy and avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

Welcome Parents and Adolescents

Parents

You are your child's most important health teacher. It can be tough to talk about things like sex, pregnancy, and health, but we are here to help.

Our classes give students the facts they need to make smart, healthy choices. We encourage teens to talk to you or another adult they trust. We even give them homework designed to help start those conversations at home.

Whether your child is hearing this for the first time or already knows the basics, we’ll help them build the skills they need to stay safe. We use real-life examples so they can practice making good decisions before they actually have to.

Preteens and Teens

You’re at an age where your body, your feelings, and the way you think are all changing fast. It’s an exciting time as you get more independence, but it can also bring new risks—and the internet doesn’t always have the right answers.

Do any of these sound familiar?

Your friends mean more to you than ever before.
You have questions about your changing body and new emotions.
You want to try new things and learn what a healthy relationship looks like.
You’re starting to think about dating or romance.
You’re more likely to take risks when you're around your friends.
You’re good at making choices when things are chill, but it’s harder when you feel peer pressure.
You have questions about attraction, sex, and health, but you aren't sure who to ask.

Choose from One of Three Available Classes

Promoting Health Among Teens - Abstinence Only (PHAT)

This program is for kids and teens ages 10 to 18. We group students by age so they are learning with people their own size.

The program, called PHAT, focuses on abstinence. It gives you the facts and tools you need to wait to have sex so you can avoid pregnancy and diseases like HIV.

The classes are fun and active! You’ll get to share ideas, watch videos, play games, and do role-plays. To join, a parent or guardian just needs to sign a permission form.

Here is what we cover in the 8 parts of the class:

Setting Goals: Getting to know each other and planning for your future dreams.
Puberty: Understanding how your body changes.
Abstinence: Learning why and how to wait.
HIV/AIDS: Understanding the risks and facts.
STIs: Learning about other infections and how to stay safe.
Pregnancy: The facts about how it happens and its impact.
Healthy Relationships: How to make good choices in dating.
Speaking Up: Practicing exactly what to say to handle pressure.

Making Proud Choices (MPC)

This program is for teens ages 13 to 18, with classes grouped by age so you’re with people your own age.

Making Proud Choices! gives you the facts and confidence to protect yourself from pregnancy and diseases like HIV. It’s all about staying safe—whether that means waiting to have sex or using protection if you do decide to have sex.

The classes are fast-paced and keep you moving! You’ll watch videos, play games, and practice skills with other teens. To sign up, a parent or guardian just needs to fill out a permission form.

What we cover in the 8 parts of the class:

Your Future: Getting to know the group and setting goals for your dreams.
HIV Facts: Understanding the risks and how to stay safe.
Attitudes & Safety: Talking about sex, HIV, and using condoms.
Think First: Using the "Stop, Think, and Act" method to make smart moves.
STIs: Learning the facts about different infections.
Pregnancy & Birth Control: Understanding how pregnancy happens and how to prevent it.
Condom Skills: Learning how to use them and how to talk to a partner about them.
Handling Pressure: Practicing how to say "no" and stand up for your choices.

Does this program encourage teens to have sex?

No. The program teaches that waiting is the best way to stay safe. It also helps you build healthy relationships so you can talk honestly with a partner about your boundaries and health.

Families Talking Together

Are you looking for ways to talk to your pre-teen about growing up?

This class is just for parents and guardians. It’s a two-hour session that can be done all at once or broken up to fit your schedule.

Research shows that parents are the primary influence on their pre-teens' decisions. This session provides parents with tools to help their children navigate adolescence safely by focusing on:

Building Strong Relationships: Enhancing communication skills to maintain an open dialogue.
Supporting Healthy Development: Understanding how adolescent self-esteem impacts behavior and choices.
Guidance and Monitoring: Strategies for staying involved in a pre-teen's life and environment.
Developing Essential Skills: Teaching teens assertiveness and the ability to handle peer pressure effectively.

Participants receive a comprehensive family workbook featuring nine modules designed to assist parents in discussing sensitive topics. The workbook also includes age-appropriate materials for teens regarding relationships and health. Parents maintain full control over when to introduce these materials based on their child's readiness.

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Adolescent Health Education Programs

Welcome Parents and Adolescents

Choose from One of Three Available Classes