Health education and outreach
For health educators, students and parents
Health education and outreach serve as powerful and effective bridges into a community. Public Health's Family Planning health educators share a variety of experiences in helping to build bridges, and they offer expertise in:
- sexuality education and training
- community outreach and organization
- materials development
- systems development
The Family Planning Health Education Team (FPHET) can be a valuable resource to local community agencies and school districts. FPHET provides the following services:
- Technical assistance and training for teachers and community-based service providers on topics ranging from: teaching and talking about sexuality; family planning and birth control; unintended pregnancy; adolescent development; and making effective referrals
- Curriculum review and standards alignment
- Seasoned leadership in community groups and coalitions that focus on youth asset building and decreasing risk-taking behavior
- Effective collaboration and partnerships with local agencies
The FPHET has also developed materials that are available for purchase or free downloading:
- FLASH Curriculum
A widely used sexual health education curriculum, developed by Public Health's Family Planning Program.
- Family communication materials
FLASH introduction letter and family homework assignments available in multiple languages.