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The Stages of Life (SOL) Program is an abstinence-based, comprehensive health education program that promotes teen pregnancy prevention as a key component to the completion of education.  The SOL program, operated by LAYC’s AmeriCorps members, organizes health education workshops, health fairs, and after-school and parent involvement activities for elementary school students

Program Goals

• To empower students by boosting their self-esteem, making them more aware of their choices, and how to change their surroundings by showing a positive attitude and voicing their beliefs;
• To employ effective means of preventing pregnancy and establishing comprehensive and integrated approaches to the delivery of services to students and their families.

Program Objectives

• Provide abstinence and self-esteem workshops to 5th through 8th grade students;
• Implement a holistic approach to adolescent pregnancy prevention in the elementary schools utilizing social skill enhancement programs during and after school
• Educate parents and guardians, focusing on adolescent development, including communication, sexuality, and inter-generational conflict resolution;
• Increase the public awareness of community residents by implementing a public health awareness campaign
• Improve the academic achievement for elementary school students through self-realization and goal setting lessons

Trainings

• Health Education curriculum;
• Lesson Plan Techniques;
• Classroom Management methods;
• Sexuality and Diversity Sensitivity;
• Community Organizing;
• Time Management skills.

Student Development

• Acquire positive information about health and wellness
• Identify appropriate attitudes and behavior
• Develop communication skills to aid in conflict resolution and violence prevention
• Attain a healthy understanding of sexual decision-making and abstinence

Programs

• Health Education In-School Workshops;
• After-School enrichment activities;
• Family Open Houses;
• Parent/Teacher/Student Focus Groups
• Health Fair
• Public Service Announcement

Contact Information

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