The following sexuality education programs can be found in Wayne County, Pennsylvania:
SafeTeens Lessons
Organization: Maternal and Family Health Services
Program Site: School
Program Orientation: [ninja-popup ID=85481]Sexual Health Education[/ninja-popup]
Demonstrated Effectiveness: [ninja-popup ID=85477]Other[/ninja-popup]
Serving: 15 to 17 year olds[ninja-popup ID=85406]*[/ninja-popup]
Description: Maternal and Family Health Services (MFHS) provides education on pregnancy and disease prevention in Lackawanna and Wayne County schools. These adaptable lessons are facilitated by a MFHS nurse practitioner or an adolescent health expert. Lessons utilize pop culture videos to cover STDs and disease prevention; birth control methods and pregnancy prevention; and accessing free or low cost, confidential care at MFHS Reproductive Health Centers. The lessons are typically 45 to 60 minutes in length. Approximately 700 Wayne County students and 700 Lackawanna County students take part in SafeTeens Lessons each year.
Maternal and Family Health Services is particularly interested in expanding SafeTeens Lessons in Lackawanna, Schuylkill, and lower Luzerne counties. More info.
Together for Health
Organization: Wayne Memorial Hospital
Program Site: School
Program Orientation: [ninja-popup ID=85481]Sexual Health Education[/ninja-popup]
Demonstrated Effectiveness: [ninja-popup ID=85477]Other[/ninja-popup]
Serving: 14 to 15 year olds[ninja-popup ID=85406]*[/ninja-popup]
Description: The Together for Health Program is a unique partnership between Wayne Memorial Hospital and Forest City Regional School District, Wallenpaupack Area School District, Wayne Highlands School District and Western Wayne School District as well as many community organizations. Each year, more than 40 professionals assist with the Together for Health’s interactive program consisting of a three-part series emphasizing knowledge and skills for making healthy lifestyle choices for 7th and 9th graders.
During the 9th grade program, Maternal and Family Health Services facilitates a “Healthy Relationships” workshop covering STDs and STD prevention.
Teen-Friendly Reproductive Health Centers in Wayne County
Know of a Sex Ed Program in Wayne County? List your program.
Program changes? Email info@safeteens.org.