Project Connect 209
Project Connect 209 is a NEW Youth For Christ Initiative. Project Connect 209 is partnered with other local organizations in the Central Valley that is focused on teaching youth about forming and maintaining healthy relationships. The program, “Love Notes” is an interactive, evidence-based 12-lesson (8 hour), relationship skills curriculum for teenagers. The curriculum embodies an innovative approach that addresses positive youth development, life skills, healthy relationships, dating violence, sexual delay, and sexual risk avoidance.
These goals, typically addressed in separate programs, are integrated and embedded into one
comprehensive healthy relationship skills program that appeals to teenagers’ aspirations, rather than
merely emphasizing what they must avoid. Our focus is teenagers aged 11-19 years old. While some
of our groups have been focus groups targeting teenagers in dysfunctional relationships (whether that
be family, involved in friendship drama, or unhealthy romantic relationships), all youth benefit from
this program. It is beneficial for youth to hear what others around them are experiencing
(both healthy and unhealthy).
These goals, typically addressed in separate programs, are integrated and embedded into one
comprehensive healthy relationship skills program that appeals to teenagers’ aspirations, rather than
merely emphasizing what they must avoid. Our focus is teenagers aged 11-19 years old. While some
of our groups have been focus groups targeting teenagers in dysfunctional relationships (whether that
be family, involved in friendship drama, or unhealthy romantic relationships), all youth benefit from
this program. It is beneficial for youth to hear what others around them are experiencing
(both healthy and unhealthy).
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“Love Notes is all about healthy relationships and healthy relationships start with you. Love Notes offers ways
to learn more about yourself and to identify what is important to you. Love Notes builds skills that are
important for all types of relationships- at school and work, with family, friends, and romantic relationships.
The knowledge, tips, and skills in this program will help you be more successful in love, life, and work.”
to learn more about yourself and to identify what is important to you. Love Notes builds skills that are
important for all types of relationships- at school and work, with family, friends, and romantic relationships.
The knowledge, tips, and skills in this program will help you be more successful in love, life, and work.”
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Partnerships
We have partnered with multiple schools such as: Hanshaw Middle School, Somerset Middle School, Hickman Charter Middle School, Blaker Kinser Jr High, Cesar Chavez Jr High, Davis High School, Whitmore Charter High School and Juvenile halls: Stanislaus County Juvenile Hall and Merced County Juvenile Hall
We also partner with Project Yes who also targets young adults entering the work force and Invest In Me partners with Patterson community groups and Patterson High School.
We also partner with Project Yes who also targets young adults entering the work force and Invest In Me partners with Patterson community groups and Patterson High School.
Curriculum
Lesson 1: Relationships Today
Lesson 2: Knowing Yourself/ Family Patterns
Lesson 3: My Expectations, My Future
Lesson 4: Attractions and Starting Relationships
Lesson 5: Principles of Smart Relationships
Lesson 6: Is it a Healthy Relationship?
Lesson 7: Dangerous Love
Lesson 8: Decide Don’t Slide
Lesson 9: What Does Communication got to do with it?
Lesson 10: Communication Challenges and More Skills
Lesson 11: Let’s talk about Sex
Lesson 12: (optional): STI’s and Pregnancy
Lesson 13: Through the Eyes of the Child
Lesson 2: Knowing Yourself/ Family Patterns
Lesson 3: My Expectations, My Future
Lesson 4: Attractions and Starting Relationships
Lesson 5: Principles of Smart Relationships
Lesson 6: Is it a Healthy Relationship?
Lesson 7: Dangerous Love
Lesson 8: Decide Don’t Slide
Lesson 9: What Does Communication got to do with it?
Lesson 10: Communication Challenges and More Skills
Lesson 11: Let’s talk about Sex
Lesson 12: (optional): STI’s and Pregnancy
Lesson 13: Through the Eyes of the Child
For More Info Contact:
Isaiah HerreraEmail: [email protected]
Phone: (209) 522-9568 x 114 |
Monica Hernandez |
