The Growing Up Smart program is designed to enable Middle School aged youth to make healthy life choices. It is a long-term program that uses the medically accurate and age appropriate Evidence Based curriculum “Draw the Line, Respect the Line.”
Lasting 11 sessions, Growing Up Smart promotes abstinence as the most effective way to prevent unintended pregnancy and STDs. The curriculum also addresses puberty, anatomy, and how to nurture a foundation for responsible sexual decision making and healthy relationships. Additionally, the curriculum focuses on developing assertive communication skills to say “No” to unwanted sexual pressure.
The Growing Up Smart program is rigorously evaluated by an outside evaluation firm and has demonstrated effectiveness in delaying the onset of first sexual activity and increased safe sex practices when choosing to become sexually active.
If you are interested in scheduling a Growing Up Smart program, please click here.
