SERVICES

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

For Youth:

Evidence-based programming and education on the prevention of/testing for teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. We practice goal setting and refusal skills. Additional skills on healthy relationships, healthy attitudes, and effective communication are provided.

For Parents:

What do kids think about sex? What do you, as a parent, think about sex? Do you know how to express your values to your child? This is a short, one-time program with discussions/activities for parents or caregivers of children any age. Learn how to open lines of communication and keep them going.

Evidence-Based Curriculum:

'Making Proud Choices'

The evidence based curriculum currently being offered by ACT is called 'Making Proud Choices.' We chose this curriculum based on community needs, age and maturity level of youth reached. In order to run a program, youth can be organized and held at convenient locations and times. Similarly aged youth (between the ages of 11 and 21) meet for an established number of sessions, for a total of approximately 6 to 8 hours.

What We Offer:

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For the Community:

Information is available on teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases in Orleans and Genesee Counties. Find out what services are available to you through ACT and other local resources.

Making Proud Choices

The material is designed to empower adolescents to change their behavior in ways that will significantly decrease their chances of unintended pregnancies, and their risk of STDs/HIV.

The curriculum promotes abstinence as the most effective way to eliminate these risks. Realizing that abstinence is not the path that many young people choose, the curriculum also educates on the options of contraceptives and condom use.

There are interactive activities designed to increase confidence and skills necessary to resist risky situations and to promote communication with

their partner.

To inquire about programming or discuss curriculum options to meet your needs, please call us at 585-589-5754, or you can contact Erin Mattison at emattison@caoginc.org.