S.T.A.R.S. is a teen pregnancy prevention program funded by the Family and Children First Council. It is a Darke County campaign to prevent teen pregnancy by teaching abstinence as the best choice. S.T.A.R.S. believes that abstinence from sexual activity before marriage is beneficial to the emotional, physical, mental, and social well being of teens. Research shows those teens that feel they can not communicate with their parents are more likely to initiate sex early. Communication is an essential part of helping children grow to be strong, healthy, and responsible adults.
Parents are the most important sex educators of their children.
Comprehensive sex education should be introduced in as many settings as possible. Our Mission is Prevention S.T.A.R.S. believes community involvement is essential to effective prevention. S.T.A.R.S. offers communities an opportunity to prevent early sexual activity and consequences, and provides hope for support of healthy behaviors. Prevention programs should be comprehensive, include components of education, health care, social services, family involvement, law enforcement, and religion. Prevention programs should be knowledge based Successful programs are conducted by communities.