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. Individual sessions address issues that arise during groups, build relationships between staff and clients, and explore issues of importance to clients. Project is administered in middle schools by Planned Parenthood.
Staff are health and sexuality educators and counselors.
Females in grades 7-8 Site E To provide enhanced family planning services to help teenagers avoid pregnancy. Staff provide education and support to teenagers who visit a family planning clinic. Education focuses on ways to avoid STDs and pregnancy, correct contraceptive use and relationship issues. Support may include counseling and helping teenagers make contact with other community services or reenter school. Females aged 14-17 Site F To provide education, support and referrals to young women at risk for early sexual activity or pregnancy.