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Family Outreach of
Horry County's Mission Statement:
Our mission is preventing and reducing poverty,
child abuse and neglect through educational
programs designed to improve the quality of
life for individuals and families.
Family Outreach recognizes that teen pregnancy and
parenting are causes of poverty, and children of teen parents are at
a higher risk of abuse and neglect. Our programs focus on Youth Development
working to prevent teen pregnancy, prevent STD/HIV; character development,
parenting education, continued education for pregnant and parenting
teens; as well as information and referral to community resources.
Services Provided
by Family Outreach:
- Teen Pregnancy Prevention-comprehensive
sexual education program that stresses abstinence while also
providing science and evidence based information on birth control
and STD/HIV prevention, and promoting positive character development.
- Great to Wait-abstinence
based program in middle schools encouraging students to delay
the age on sexual activity and resist peer and societal pressures.
- “Can We Talk”
program to help parents learn how to effectively talk to their
children about sex, STD/HIV, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and bullying.
- Positive Parenting
Education for Pregnant and Parenting Teens.
- Prenatal Incentive
Program for Pregnant Teens to insure they receive consistent
prenatal care.
Pregnant Teens-Who
Are They:
Who are the young women who need our help? They are our daughters, sisters,
neighbors, family, and friends. They come from every background. They
are Children who need our assistance to finish growing up, complete
their education, and raise their babies to have a brighter future.
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