Adolescent pregnancy prevention programs are uniquely positioned to support the development of young people’s strengths, leadership skills, and healthy relationships. These programs can foster opportunities for positive youth development by integrating youth–adult partnerships (YAPs) into their programs. Through shifts in norms, including power, communication, collaboration, decision-making, and…
Self-determination is having the attitude and ability to choose and set goals, make life decisions, and work to reach one’s aims. Youth-serving providers can use self-determination principles in their programs to protect youth against risk behaviors, promote mental health, and help youth gain skills and values needed to become healthy adults. This tip sheet will help Adolescent Pregnancy…
This session reviews the legislative criteria and background that guides SRAE programing including the rationale for required components and topics to be covered and the need to ensure that all programmatic elements, including program staff, facilitators, curricula and messaging are contextualized in SRAE’s Optimal Health model.
This session was part of the FYSB SRAE Virtual Topical…
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 webinar for Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) grantees described key principles of trauma-informed approaches and explored how youth-adult partnerships can be used as a strategy to strengthen trauma-informed approaches in SRAE programming to address the effects of community violence and other trauma on youth. The webinar reviewed effective practices for integrating trauma-informed…
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.…
This guide to trauma-informed programming is for facilitators who deliver school- and community-based or one-on-one programs to young people. It includes user-friendly checklists that facilitators can use before, during, and after program delivery to ensure that they are using a trauma-informed approach.
The guide is accompanied by a handout that provides a list of national resources for youth…
This Family Formation tip sheet is developed through the lens of the research on societal benefits for children who are raised by both biological parents within a healthy and committed marriage, and benefits for the community when the institution of marriage is communicated in a positive manner. Research presented supports the goal of the SRAE program and its requirements.
In this session, grantees share innovative strategies on how youth have been engaged in their cultural context and empowered through personal agency toward healthy decision-making.
Welcome and Introductions and Opening Remarks for the SRAE TTA Virtual Topical Training, February 23-25, 2021.
Setting the Stage for Youth Thriving: Harvard's Human Flourishing Program highlights empirical research across multiple social science and medical disciplines that inform human flourishing. It provides practical guidance for the integration of important multidisciplinary findings that…
In this webinar, the Family & Youth Services Bureau provided a detailed presentation of how they have been successful in increasing optimal health messaging for youth through a multi-faceted digital media campaign, along with tools and resources for youth-serving providers and caregivers. The Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation shares a brief overview of collaborative efforts…
Many youth victims of human trafficking come into contact with health care and social service professionals and remain unidentified. Youth and young adult victims of trafficking can present a wide range of physical and psychological health issues and social service needs. This webinar training aims to educate social service providers and health care professionals on how to identify, treat, and…
To facilitate effective implementation of a Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) program, it is crucial to assess how implementation will occur in the community, school, or other settings. This tip sheet provides steps to researching the needs of the target population(s), investigating existing programs, and learning the specific concerns of the institutions and/or agencies involved, to help…
The Science of Hope and Its Application to SRAE Programs
This Topical Training focuses on the Science of Hope and explores the power of hope for youth as a protective factor in overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and as a motivating factor for personal and future success. Various aspects of the topic are covered throughout the three-day training, allowing grantees to better…
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently released a resource guide entitled, Keeping Youth Drug Free. This important guide was primarily written for parents and youth care providers. In addition to underscoring the long-term effects of early alcohol and illicit drug use, the document also offers tips for preventing substance use disorders among…
Healthy parent–teen communication and a close connection between teens and their parents, guardians, and other caregivers promote abstinence, contraceptive use, condom use, and other behaviors to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This tip sheet will help grantees and other youth-serving providers understand the impact of parenting styles on the development and behavior…
Teaching adolescents how to form safe and healthy relationships is a key part of helping them refrain from engaging in risk-taking behaviors as well as improving their reproductive health outcomes and emotional and social wellbeing. Designed to supplement your organization’s programming with middle and high school youth, this engaging lesson will provide youth with information and skills to…
This resource guide provides tips and strategies for adolescent pregnancy prevention (APP) grantees and their partners to articulate their missions and goals to help audiences gain a clear understanding of what APP programs can offer. The resource guide summarizes the benefits of branding and provides examples of how branding can help your organization promote your programs. Use the accompanying…
This resource from We Think Twice™ can supplement your organization’s programming with middle and high school youth by offering them tools to help improve their well-being. The interactive lesson includes:
Coping and self-care practices and techniques.
Links to online resources to improve well-being and mental health.
Information about when and how to facilitate conversations about mental…
This dynamic lesson from We Think Twice™ is designed to supplement your organization’s programming with middle and high school youth. It provides youth information on identifying healthy and unhealthy messages in the media related to sex, dating, and relationships and encourages them to base their own ideas about these topics on facts, dispelled myths, and their own values. The…
Youth are often unaware of the potential long-term impacts and safety implications of digital technology. This lesson from We Think Twice™ is designed to supplement your organization’s programming with middle and high school youth by engaging youth in pondering questions about digital technology (e.g., posting on social media, accepting or declining a friend request, giving out personal…
While teen birth rates decline, disparities remain. Hear OhioHealth’s story about how its Teen Options to Prevention Pregnancy (TOPP) Program supports pregnant and parenting teens. Video publication date: May 26, 2016.
Youth are constantly bombarded by images of bodies. Whether they are conscious of it or not, they receive messages about which bodies are “good bodies” and which ones are “bad bodies” from media, doctors, family, peers, and others. For a young person, these messages can be difficult to navigate, especially along with body changes that occur during adolescence. Educators have a responsibility to…
Program management is a critical aspect of ensuring compliance with Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) legislative and notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) requirements and high-quality program implementation. This interactive webinar will offer an opportunity for PREP grantees to learn about program management tips and strategies used by current grantees to ensure PREP legislative…
A growing barrage of stressors has led to nearly 42% of U.S. high school students reporting persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.1 This infographic provides grantees with information about each of those stressors and the ways supportive adults can alleviate them. Learn how supportive adults can create a safe environment for youth, normalize talking about mental health, promote…
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.