The Children’s Aid Society

Project Name: Children's Aid: Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program

Project Overview: Children’s Aid (CA) will deliver evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs (EBPs) to New York City (NYC) youth in three settings: community-based organizations, a residential/group home, and public schools. This program will support youth in high-need communities across four NYC boroughs. The EBPs will reach youth who receive foster care or prevention services from NYC-contracted child welfare providers (Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island); youth residing at The Children’s Center, a city-operated residential home for children entering foster care (in Manhattan); and youth attending nine NYC public schools (in the Bronx and Staten Island). Nearly 100 youth-serving staff and caregivers will receive training and workshops on LGBTQIA+ sensitivities, starting courageous conversations, identifying human trafficking, helping youth access reproductive healthcare, understanding adolescent health rights, and accessing community resources. CA will also build upon the partnerships and collaborate with four child welfare providers and three healthcare providers (in addition to CA) to expand EBPs to include schools and select and implement the evidence-based model that is best suited to meet the needs of their target population. Additionally, the CA’s TPP Stakeholder Committee will include youth, provider partners, parents, and community who will lead the activities of this project and collaborate to inform project leaders and community members about TPP activities and outcomes. Finally, Philliber Research & Evaluation will evaluate the program’s implementation. This project is estimated to reach nearly 5,900 total participants over five years.

Community(ies) Served: Targeted neighborhoods in 4 NYC Boroughs (Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island)

Target Population: Middle school and high school-aged youth and youth in foster care  

Geographic Area Served (Urbanicity of Community): New York City, NY (Urban)

Average Anticipated Number of Youth Served Annually: 1,200