1.      Teens actively engage in constructive activities during non-school hours.

15.67

2.      Teen parents stay in school and receive education necessary to support a family

13.87

3.      Teens mature in a stable and supportive family environment

13.73

4.      Teens realize the consequences of sexual behavior, including STDs and requirements of parenthood

12.33

5.       Teen fathers fully involved in the emotional and financial support of their children.

11.33

6.      All teens perceive a feeling of hope for a positive future

10.73

7.      Teen parents with the ability to love and nurture their children

9.47

8.      Community values and supports all youth in their development

6.87

9.      Teens experience success in their lives

6.00

Program Outcome (1):

Teens actively engage in constructive activities during non-school hours

Strategy Allocation

%

Strategies:

1)      Parks and recreation programs during non-school hours;

18.13

2)      Schools and youth-serving organizations offer school or neighborhood based after-school activities;

17.80

3)      Provide youth with volunteer opportunities, internships and apprenticeships

15.13

4)      Youth center type programs – gym, billiards, bowling, etc. with adult supervision and security

12.27

5)      Employment options for students which are appropriate and time-restricted;

11.87

6)      Older teens mentor middle/elementary students after-school

9.00

7)      Teens involved in “sex talk” forums after-school

8.13

8)      Expansion of sexual abstinence efforts

7.67

TOTAL

100%

Program Outcome (2):

Teen parents stay in school and receive education necessary to support a family

Strategy Allocation

%

Strategies:

1)      Low-cost child care arrangements at high school and post-secondary education levels

24.93

2)      Teen parents provided with family and other support during period of attaining necessary education

20.33

3)      Businesses provide flexible job opportunities for teen parents also attending school

19.20

4)      Guidance counselors work with teen parents to establish education and career plans

18.53

5)      Teen parents become aware of all financial aid for post-secondary training and education options

17.00

TOTAL

100%

Program Outcome (3):

Teens mature in a stable and supportive family environment

Strategy Allocation

%

Strategies:

1)      Parenting programs for parents of teens, including formation of teen-parent support groups

22.67

2)      Struggling families provided with community volunteer mentors

21.67

3)      Various counseling and support services for families in crisis

17.67

4)      Community advertising campaign advocating healthy parent attitudes and behaviors

14.33

5)      Involve isolated parents in social groups for emotional support

13.67

6)      Good paying jobs and a strong economy

10.00

TOTAL

100%

Program Outcome (4):

Teens realize the consequences of sexual behavior, including STDs and requirements of parenthood

Strategy Allocation

%

Strategies:

1)      Expansion of “baby think it over” dolls in middle and high schools

13.00

2)      Prepare adults to discuss the emotional and relationship aspects of sexuality with teens

10.73

3)      Expansion of sexual abstinence efforts

10.00

4)      Teens to speak to middle and high school students about the realities of parenthood and STDs

9.67

5)      After-school forums and discussion groups about sex and sexuality

9.40

6)      Professional presentations to students about the realities of parenthood and STDs

9.33

7)      Continued  support of “parent sex talk” public awareness campaign

9.07

8)      Programs for parents of teens on “how to talk to your children about sex”

6.40

9)      Expansion of “teen hotline”

6.07

10)   Exposure to information about contraceptives and safe sex practices

5.67

11)   Training sessions for adults and teens in area of sexuality and decision-making

5.47

12)   Weekly “conversation sheets” part of education curricula requiring or encouraging conversations about sexuality between parents and youth

5.20

TOTAL

100%

Program Outcome (5):

Teen fathers fully involved in the emotional and financial support of their children

Strategy Allocation

%

Strategies:

1)      Programs to engage teen fathers in learning about parenthood

17.67

2)      Financial aid and support for responsible teen fathers

16.13

3)      Job opportunities for teen fathers which pay a living wage and accommodate school schedules

15.47

4)      Specialized career development services for teen fathers

13.80

5)      Teen father support groups

13.13

6)      Enhanced enforcement of child support payments

9.47

7)      Child support orders accommodate needs of fathers to continue education

7.67

8)      Community recognition of responsible teen fathers

6.67

TOTAL

100%

Program Outcome (6):

All teens perceive a feeling of hope for a positive future

Strategy Allocation

%

Strategies:

1)      Career education and counseling including: awareness of all types of education and career options, setting goals, developing plans, and acceptance of work ethic

18.93

2)      Involve teens at a responsible level in a variety of community groups and functions (neighborhood, church, youth councils, etc.)

18.33

3)      Activities to enhance self-esteem of all students

13.33

4)      Character education (honesty, responsibility, work ethic, etc.)  during elementary school

11.00

5)      Expansion of sexual abstinence efforts

10.80

6)      Identify “success stories” of youth from similar socio-economic backgrounds who became successful as adults (other than athletics)

10.73

7)      Ensure that all low-income students are aware of financial aid programs for post-secondary training and education (college and technical)

10.20

8)      Identify student aspirations through essay work at school, and guide students in reaching those dreams

6.67

TOTAL

100%

Program Outcome (7):

Teen parents will have the ability to love and nurture their children 

Strategy Allocation

%

Strategies:

1)      Development of teen parent support groups

18.80

2)      Teen parents encouraged to stay in school and develop career plans and options

18.33

3)      Support and encouragement of responsible teen fathers

18.00

4)      Link teen parents at time of birth with all available community supports

15.47

5)      Parenting classes for teens

14.40

6)      Involve teen parents in church and spiritual life

8.67

7)      Community-wide campaign to advocate for “children first”

6.33

TOTAL

100%

Program Outcome (8):

Community values and supports all youth in their development

Strategy Allocation

%

Strategies:

1)      Regular, on-going celebration and recognition of all youth talents, not just the gifted and talented

18.13

2)      Community groups and organizations involve and recognize youth in all their activities

17.13

3)      Minor law infractions by youth handled in ways that do not have long-term negative impact for teen offenders

16.00

4)      Community recognition of all the necessary conditions to produce successful youth

14.80

5)      Businesses incorporate job shadowing and mentoring programs for youth

13.67

6)      Media becomes more responsive to the positive stories about youth

12.13

7)      Develop ad campaign for “youth first”

8.13

TOTAL

100%

Program Outcome (9):

Teens experience success in their lives

Strategy Allocation

%

Strategies:

1)      Offer a multitude of after-school activities for teens, athletic and non-athletic

19.20

2)      Incorporate community service into school curriculum and require for graduation

15.87

3)      Involve more teens in community or neighborhood decision-making activities

14.40

4)      All teen successes are recognized in a variety of ways and forums

13.20

5)      Expansion of sexual abstinence efforts

9.87

6)      Employment options for students which are appropriate and time-restricted

9.80

7)      Small business opportunities (with support and guidance) for teens

9.00

8)      Job shadowing options for students

8.67

TOTAL

100%