Better Family Life, Inc.

Project Name: Better Family Life’s Teen Pregnancy Prevention Education (BFL)

Project Overview: Better Family Life (BFL) will implement evidence-based programs (EBPs) across approximately 25 zip codes in St. Louis, MO. BFL will partner with an implementation partner, 10 adolescent-friendly support service partners, and a performance measurement and continuous quality improvement partner to implement the teen pregnancy prevention programs and other services in a community comprised of approximately 25 zip codes serving populations with the greatest needs. The project will focus on four settings in which to serve youth at high-risk for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs): middle and high schools, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and the justice system. BFL will primarily serve youth ages 11-19 but will allow youth up to 21 to be served. 

Community(ies) Served: 21 zip codes within St. Louis, MO (62201, 62203, 62204, 62205, 62206, 62207, 62060, 63033, 63101, 63102, 63104, 63106, 63107, 63111, 63112, 63113, 63115, 63116, 63118, 63120, 63121, 63133, 63134, 63139, 63147)

Target Population: Youth aged 11-19, Black and Hispanic

Geographic Area Served (Urbanicity of Community): St. Louis, MO (Mixed)

Average Anticipated Number of Youth Served Annually: 2,000