The intent is for youth and mentors to meet at least monthly and have at least weekly phone contact. Project is administered in middle schools by a local health department. Staff include a social worker and school counselors. Activities and videos are used to enhance sesssions. Project is administered in middle schools by a local family planning clinic.
Staff are health and sexuality educators and school counselors.
Youth aged 11-14 Site C To provide structured psychological and educational services to assist youth in delaying the onset of sexual activity and avoiding early pregnancy. Additionally, youth receive five sessions of the Postponing Sexual Involvement curriculum in school health classes. Project is administered by a mental health agency in local middle schools. Youth aged 11-14 Site D To provide education and support to girls at risk for early sexual activity. In addition, youth are offered individualized support on a regular basis throughout the school year.