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Teen Talk Sexuality Education

Human Services

Teen Talk Sexuality Education

A partnership of educators, community residents, and health and human service providers organized to address teenage pregnancy in the county.

Description:

Provides education to youth and adults to help reduce teen pregnancy, STDs and HIV in San Mateo County. Programs include: Teen Talk, an 8-10 hour comprehensive sexuality education program provided to public middle and high schools throughout San Mateo County; Plain Talk for Parents, a two-part workshop designed to give parents the tools they need when talking to youth about changes during puberty, dating and relationships, teen pregnancy, STD/HIV and other issues related to teen sexuality (offered in English and Spanish); Teen Parent Panel that trains panels of pregnant and parenting teens to share experiences with their peers (included in the Teen Talk series). Local schools or agencies may request the Teen Parent Panel free of charge and teacher trainings that provide teachers and community workers with the tools they need to teach comprehensive sexuality education in their schools or community. Formerly known as Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of San Mateo County.

Location

Public Transit:

Not necessary for service.
120 James Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062 37.4840557 -122.2336113 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Spanish

Services

Fees:

None, except for teacher training materials. Checks accepted.

Audience:

Teens and parents, teachers and community workers

Eligibility:

Community that has high teen birth, HIV/STD rates

How to Apply:

Call for information.

Service Wait Estimate:

Schools / teachers need to call and schedule program. Teacher training offered twice a year.

Service Areas:

  • San Mateo County