Friday, April 19, 2024
4/19/2024
Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD) is partnering with 12 school districts in South Central Kentucky to replicate two programs proven effective through rigorous evaluation to reduce teenage pregnancy, reduce behavior risk factors underlying teen pregnancy and other risk factors of teen pregnancy. Over the next two years, 4,415 adolescents in 11th grade and 546 9th grade adolescents will receive training. Although Kentucky and the U.S. teen birth rates are declining, the targeted area which is made up of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, Taylor and Wayne Counties continue to struggle with high teen birth rates. Teen birth rates in the target counties are disturbingly high exceeding both the state and national rates. Teen birth rates among 15-19-year-old top the charts at 52 per 1,000 in one targeted county compared to Kentucky at 21.8 and the US 18.8. To address this problem, Health Educators will deliver Reducing The Risk and Wyman Teen Outreach Program. The message will be bolstered by Teen Health Forum, creating a comprehensive awareness campaign, and providing adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s) and trauma informed education to school staff and community at large.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
