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Community Action Partnership Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs cited by State of California for Best Practices

The California Office of Family Planning has identified Community Action Partnership as a best practice example for Teen Pregnancy Prevention. A comprehensive sex education curriculum is presented to youth attending court and community schools. Students attending these schools are often on probation, have issues with substance use, are most likely sexually active, and at very high risk for teen pregnancy. Community Action Partnership Health Educators have a long history (over 15 years) of providing prevention education to this population, many of whom struggle with learning disabilities and emotional challenges. The curriculum is further enhanced by the utilization of clinical linkages to neighborhood Family PACT providers and peer-provider clinics. References to services and what happens during a clinical visit are incorporated in every comprehensive sexuality educational session. Training project staff is essential when working with students with special needs. Sensitivity but firmness while providing services to students with special challenges can promote trust, security, and stability within the classroom. When she learned of the accolades Community Action Partnership’s Prevention and Health Education Supervisor Francine Levin remarked:  “It is absolutely terrific to be recognized by the State for our innovative practices.”

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