Self-regulation is foundational for positive health and functioning across the lifespan, including physical health, mental and emotional health, social relationships, academic achievement, and socio-economic success. It also can be learned over time, making it a powerful focus for intervention. By promoting self-regulation as a key component of health education, educators can help youth achieve…
This webinar, for Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) grantees, focused on how grantees can develop a comprehensive social media strategy to engage youth and parents. Presenters cover how to develop social media content, identify tools and strategies for managing social media accounts, engage youth in the content planning process, and use paid media to boost engagement and expand…
This webinar will provide grantees with an understanding of the guiding principles for Continuous Quality Improvement, followed by grantee panelists who will share how their organizations have effectively utilized CQI in improving:
Program design and implementation
Program recruitment strategies
Program retention
This webinar focuses on a framework for developing successful youth-adult allyships to support youth engagement in PREP programming and to address Adulthood Preparation Subjects such as Healthy Life Skills and Adolescent Development. It includes ways grantees can implement and adapt these strategies in a virtual climate. Engaging youth collaboratively in program planning and delivery might be a…
This guide outlines how to implement high-quality virtual prevention programming. Tips range from considerations for virtual platforms and curriculum adaptations to how to implement a continuous quality improvement process. This guide is relevant for grantees who are beginners or experts at virtual program implementation.
These FAQs address specific questions about flexibilities in programming, data collection, and the use of federally awarded funds in light of the current COVID-19 situation in alignment with OMB and ACF guidance.
Presentation Date: 6/22/2021
This webinar addresses positive youth development and how an intentional, community-wide approach to organizing services to engage and support youth will help them reach their full potential. The webinar begins with a 35-minute overview of the Positive Youth Development (PYD) Model followed by two guest grantees discussing:
Best practices for facilitation and engagement that supports PYD…
This tip sheet elaborates on the challenges and barriers to providing abstinence and contraceptive education to youth with disabilities and debunks long-held myths about sexuality among people with disabilities. It covers the implications for providing education to youth with specific types of disabilities along with recommended educational strategies to meet youth’s needs.
This parent-focused infographic will help parents and caregivers start conversations with their teens about relationships and sex. It is designed to dispel common myths and increase parents' level of comfort with these types of conversations. The infographic covers how to prepare, how to communicate, what to say, and when to have these conversations.
The Personal Responsibility: Healthy Decision-Making and Focus on the Future webinar examines the foundational components of personal responsibility, healthy decision-making, self-regulation, goal setting, and the impact on healthy relationship formation and future outcomes for youth. The webinar will include findings from Sexual Risk Avoidance Education research, including the Sexual Risk…
The book Contagious by Jonah Berger “reveals the science behind why products, services, and ideas become popular.” Using the STEPPS framework (Social Currency, Triggers, Emotion, Public, Practical Value, and Stories), grantees discovered why certain stories, brands, and content goes viral, and how they can apply these concepts to increase awareness of their programs. This…
This webinar took place on April 8, 2021, and shows how to effectively incorporate a trauma-informed approach into virtual program implementation. Presenters share strategies and recommendations for facilitators to ensure that they are implementing their projects from a trauma-informed perspective, along with examples of policies and procedures that can support trauma-informed program…
Visit the NTPP Month Digital Media Toolkit for information and tools you can use to help spread the word about teen pregnancy prevention.
Vernae Martin, Program Manager with FYSB and Kendy Cox, Vice President with Public Strategies, share closing remarks for the February 2021 Topical Training.
This session offers the opportunity to better understand the concept and value of social capital, as supported by research. It also provides grantees the language to help identify ways to build the social capital of the youth they serve to help them thrive.
In the Field Talk session, grantees discuss the social networks that could be used to build social capital for youth, and practice…
This 90-minute webinar showcased research findings focused on expanding the evidence on Sexual Risk Avoidance and Sexual Risk Cessation. Presenters discussed studies that:
Identified risk and protective factors for Sexual Risk Avoidance and Sexual Risk Cessation;
Informed the development of a program model to empower youth to cease sexual activity; and
Analyzed the economic benefits of…
This session explores the communication dynamics needed to answer student questions effectively. It expands an understanding of the whole person when relating to youth while developing the practical skills of building positive student and teacher relationships.
In this Field Talk session, grantees discuss how to identify the core of the student’s question and apply Aristotle’s Theory of…
This session examines the unprecedented changes being experienced by today’s adolescents due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also discusses the potential risk factors requiring increased vigilance by parents, teachers, and youth workers.
This session discusses how increasing social and emotional competencies can improve positive outcomes for youth and how program providers can incorporate social and emotional learning strategies into their programs as part of SRAE’s holistic approach.
In this Field Talk session, grantees share the most significant takeaways from the Topical Training day and how to apply new concepts and…
This session shares practical experiences and strategies from current SRAE grantees for implementing required A-F topics for SRAE. Seasoned panelists share processes that can be replicated to enhance opportunities for all youth to thrive.
In the Field Talk session, grantees share social media strategies they may use to reach youth. They also share innovative approaches for the implementation of…
This session provides an up-to-date overview of the current STI trends among youth and the serious implications of this epidemic on the physical and emotional well-being of adolescents.
On Tuesday, September 28th, Hannah Lantos and Jenita Parekh, researchers from Child Trends, presented a Ted Talk on how PREP grantees can support youth and their families experiencing poverty. The causes of poverty are many, and the way youth experience poverty in the United States varies across race and ethnicity. Audiences were presented with data on child poverty rates and anti-poverty…
This infographic provides tips for creating abstracts for a variety of types of papers and presentations, ranging from rigorous research and evaluation studies to presentations describing the innovative features of your program. Learn how to develop your abstract, section by section.
This topical training will feature two tracks—one for program administrators and one for program facilitators. It will present strategies on how to use the current environment as an opportunity to adapt and tailor programs to best fit participants’ needs. Sessions will explore how to engage youth who are disengaged, how to engage partners, and how to support staff and others during challenging…
Deciding on a path to follow after high school can bring a mix of emotions for teens. Some may feel excited at the prospect of stepping into adulthood, while others might be stressed or overwhelmed.“Planning My Next Steps,” is a new resource from the Family and Youth Services Bureau designed to supplement your programming for high school-aged youth. With this resource, teens are encouraged to…
Navigating the teen years can be challenging, especially when social media heightens misunderstandings and disagreements among peers. This tip sheet for youth from We Think Twice™ will help you empower the teens you work with to manage conflict in a healthy and respectful way. The tip sheet includes engaging, real-life scenarios along with practical tips to help teens defuse tension, build…
As an Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (APP) program administrator, recruiting and retaining a committed and capable team is one of the most important things you can do to ensure the long-term success of your program. However, stress, burnout, and social isolation among staff, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, have brought about challenges for many administrators who rely on educators and…
This concise infographic spells out the numerous benefits that Positive Youth Development (PYD) can have for youth and helps you empower the youth you serve to build on their strengths to develop leadership skills and positive relationships within their communities, schools, organizations, peer groups, and families. Discover how you can create an environment that fosters the development of seven…
This evaluation report presents findings from a large-scale demonstration project and evaluation of Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy's POWER Through Choices (PTC) program. The PtC program is a comprehensive sexual health education curriculum designed to address the needs and risks specific to youth in out-of-home care, including youth living in foster care and juvenile justice facilities.…
Youth leadership development is a process that prepares young people to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood through a coordinated, progressive series of activities and experiences which help them gain skills and competencies. Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) projects are uniquely positioned to offer opportunities for youth leadership development through offerings such…
This evaluation report presents findings from a large-scale demonstration project and evaluation of OhioHealth's Teen Options to Prevent Pregnancy (T.O.P.P.) program. The T.O.P.P. program is an innovative, new clinic-based intervention that aims to reduce rapid repeat pregnancies among expectant and parenting adolescent females. The 18-month intervention employs a unique combination of telephone-…
On October 25, 2023, FYSB presented a Grant Management Training Webinar, in which Roni Brooks and Girma Araya, Grants Management Specialists from the Office of Grants Management (OGM), provided grantees with a comprehensive overview of the following:OGM Role, Responsibilities, and ServicesGrants Policies & RegulationsPayment Management System (PMS)Submission of Federal Financial Status…
Participant recruitment is a critical component of successful Personal Responsibility Education Programs (PREP) and requires planning and attention. Similarly, keeping youth engaged and connected during programming is important for program fidelity and ensuring youth receive the benefits of the program. During this webinar, attendees heard from grantees that are working in non-school settings…
On Monday, December 11th, 2023, presenters Taya McMillan and Brian Southwell from RTI shared information with Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) grantees on the topic of gaining community support for sexual health programming. This webinar explored concepts, approaches, and recommendations to mitigate distrust, misinformation, and other challenges that surround sexual health programming.…
Although teens can benefit in many ways from using social media, studies have shown that social media use is linked to anxiety, depression and lowered self-esteem among teens. This brief animated video gives youth-serving providers a platform to initiate conversations with youth about healthy and unhealthy social media use. It is narrated by three teens who talk candidly about their experiences…
Adolescents who experience sexual coercion can face a range of sexual and reproductive health outcomes leading to significant physical, emotional, and social consequences, including a higher risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections and having unwanted pregnancies as well as increased risk of experiencing depression and anxiety. Conversations around coercion and consent should happen…
In this episode we speak with Dr. Stacey Cutbush and Leanne Desselle from RTI International to learn tips and strategies to recognize signs of youth who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing sexual exploitation (SE) or human trafficking (HT) and ways to support youth. Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) providers are in a unique position to build relationships that foster…
Nearly all teens have access to and use social media. According to the Pew Research Center, in 2022, 95% of teens have used social media and the same percentage have access to a smartphone. This webinar, tailored for facilitators delivering Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) curricula, will highlight what we know about the research related to social media and youth. Participants…
Although teen birth rates decline, disparities remain. Watch this video to discover how combining proven pregnancy prevention practices with adult preparation skills can increase a teen’s chance for success. Video publication date: July 26, 2016.
During this session three panelists share their most successful strategies in expanding their programs into schools, youth-serving agencies and other community venues.
This session was part of the FYSB SRAE Virtual Topical Training presented by Public Strategies on September 15-17, 2020.
This tool helps Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention programs reflect on strategies for identifying and engaging community partners and supporting and sustaining these partnerships over time. Grantees can use it to discover effective methods for identifying suitable community partners; explore strategies for engaging and maintaining strong, productive relationships with these partners; explore best…
This snapshot report provides important information about unhoused youth. It also explores the factors that may contribute to housing instability among youth and how grantees can support unhoused youth and their families.
The Messages Matter Quick Guide is an abridged version of the Messages Matter toolkit. The quick guide builds upon key concepts, approaches, and activities presented in the Community Saturation Sourcebook and The Community Saturation Toolkit. Please note: For optimal printing, the quick guide should be printed on 11x17 paper.
Helping teens develop a positive body image is crucial for their mental and emotional well-being. Teens’ bodies change rapidly during puberty at the same time they are being exposed to media and messages that often show narrow and unrealistic standards of the ideal body type. This new resource from the Family and Youth Services Bureau helps parents and other caregivers counter these harmful…
This session, based on the generative discussion framework of the Community Café model, demonstrates how thoughtfully designed questions asked within an intentional listening environment can strengthen programs, grow leadership, and develop the field to benefit the participants being served.
This session was part of the FYSB SRAE Virtual Topical Training presented by Public Strategies on…
This infographic is designed to be shared directly with youth in your programs. It explains, using youth-friendly language, how to safely meet and interact with peers and potential romantic partners through social media. It also includes resources and hotlines for youth to learn more about digital safety and how to obtain confidential support if they have experienced digital dating abuse.
Evidence-based interventions provide educators with a roadmap to convey vital information to students. If your organization has been using the same program for a number of years, you may find you need to switch things up. Innovative Teaching Methods is an umbrella term for teaching methods that can improve participation, student engagement, and retention of information and create more student-…
This report discusses the implementation structure of the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) programs in four states—California, Maine, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. The report discusses areas in which the states differed as well as similarities in their approaches to implementation. Original publication: November 2016.
Parenting can be challenging, especially in the teen years. Teens are undergoing emotional and physical changes associated with puberty and often feel significant stress and pressure related to school, jobs, extracurricular activities, and peer relationships. Parents and caregivers often want to build closer relationships with the teens in their lives but are unsure where to begin.This guide for…
This report and digital brief from OPRE provide results from the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) Studies of Performance Measures and Adulthood Preparation Subjects project. Grantee-submitted data on performance measures are used to describe PREP programs that operated from 2017 to 2021 and the youth they served.View the ReportView the Interactive Brief