The sites listed in this section are not under the direction of GOCF, and we have no control over the content of the sites. This listing does not serve as an endorsement by GOCF of the views expressed in any of these sites.&
www.everybodysnotdoingit.com
“The Governor's Office for Children and Families (GOCF) contracted with CWK Network to launch an important educational campaign that focuses on abstinence until marriage and peer influence. This website contains campaign resources to help you facilitate youth meetings and parent sessions. You can also view and discuss the television programs,The Real Majority andStarting Over.”
www.abstinenceassociation.org
“The NAEA exists to serve, support and represent individuals and organizations in the practice of abstinence education.”
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf_services.html
“The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.”
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/content/abstinence/index.htm
“The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a federal agency funding state, territory, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families.”
www.cdc.gov/sexualhealth/
This website contains information about sexual health, which is defined as “a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence.”
www.medinstitute.org
“The Medical Institute for Sexual Health (MI) is a nonprofit (501c3) medical, educational, and research organization. MI was founded to confront the global epidemics of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We identify and evaluate scientific information on sexual health and promote healthy sexual decisions and behaviors by communicating credible scientific information.”
www.fatherhood.org
“National Fatherhood Initiative’s mission is to improve the well being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers.”
www.waittraining.com
“WAIT Training is a curriculum containing a 330-page collection of public school lessons and resources that give teachers the tools they need to make a lasting, positive impact on students. WAIT Training is a leader in abstinence-focused education, curriculum, training, and seminars. This abstinence education program goes beyond just teaching teens to abstain from sex. It's a comprehensive and proven program covering a vast array of topics.”
www.choosingthebest.com
Choosing the Best has provided abstinence sex education curricula, training, and resources since 1993. “Medically based, their curricula promote healthy relationships.Choosing the Best provides five age-appropriate abstinence curricula that are known for being easy to use, dynamic, and engaging. They’re also proven tools in transforming attitudes and behavior of teens about premarital sex.”
www.ampartnership.org
“The Abstinence & Marriage Education Partnership exists to ensure that every teenager in the country has the opportunity to hear a clearly reasoned, positive presentation on the benefits of abstinence until marriage and practical instruction on preparing for a healthy future marriage.”
www.youthdevelopment.org
“IYD is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that promotes a comprehensive message to youth in the U.S. and around the world to avoid five harmful risk behaviors that are inextricably linked: alcohol, drugs, sex, tobacco and violence. IYD believes that children and teens, provided with consistent and sound messages, are capable of making the choice to avoid these risky behaviors altogether, especially if they are empowered by strong parent and family connections.”
www.heritage.org
“The Heritage Foundation is a unique institution-a public policy research organization, or ‘think tank’. We draw solutions to contemporary problems from the ideas, principles and traditions that make America great. We are not afraid to begin our sentences with the words "We believe," because we do believe: in individual liberty, free enterprise, limited government, a strong national defense, and traditional American values.”
www.abstinence.net
“The Abstinence Clearinghouse officially became operational in 1997. It was formed to provide a central location where materials and training to effectively convey the abstinence-until-marriage message could be provided. The mission of the Abstinence Clearinghouse is to promote the appreciation for and practice of sexual abstinence through the distribution of age-appropriate, factual and medically-accurate materials.”
www.search-institute.org
“Search Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities. To accomplish this mission, the institute generates and communicates new knowledge, and brings together community, state, and national leaders. At the heart of the institute's work is the framework of 40 Developmental Assets, which are positive experiences and personal qualities that young people need to grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.”
www.smartmarriages.com/index.html
“The Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education is dedicated to making marriage education widely available – to getting the information couples need out of the research labs and into their hands. Smart Marriages believes that people can ‘get smarter’ about marriage, and that when they know better, they will do better.”
http://www.frontlineyc.com/
“An individual or organization that is genuinely concerned about helping young people will naturally find their way to the frontlines of the battle. The vision of Frontline Youth Communications is to equip them with the weapons necessary to win once they get there. With an arsenal that includes high-impact youth presentations and events, effective communication workshops, and dynamic print media and interactive web design, our approach is as cutting-edge and multi-faceted as the culture we are combating.”
http://www.mn3d.net/about.htm
“As a motivational speaker, abstinence educator, trainer and consultant, Jackie Brewton is on a mission to educate, empower and equip both young and old to dream bigger dreams, make better decisions and discover their destinies.”
http://www.mosackcommunication.com
Mosack Communication Consulting offers ‘Well Said: Using Language that Leads,’ a professional development seminar for abstinence educators. This seminar, led by creator, Mary Anne Mosack, “explores the power of well chosen words to frame the abstinence message. Learn new ways to deliver compelling and persuasive presentations that can influence public policy makers, parents and school boards to choose Abstinence until Marriage education as the premiere standard for America’s youth.”
