Additional grants are expected to be awarded to several school district projects for the 2001-2002 federal funding year. In addition to funding community projects, the Department of Health's abstinence program launched a statewide television and radio campaign in the fall of 1999. The material sent to parents suggests how to speak to children regarding a very sensitive issue and provides facts regarding teen pregnancy. To date, approximately 5,000 packets have been distributed. In order to serve as a resource for agencies or individuals across the state, educational brochures are made available at no cost upon request.
Brochures are available in English and in Spanish, when available.