Located in:
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
States that include TANF in the Combined State Plan must outline how the State will meet the requirements of section 402 of the Social Security Act including how it will:
(OMB Control Number: 0970-0145)
e. Establish goals and take action to prevent and reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies, with special emphasis on teenage pregnancies (section 402(a)(1)(A)(v) of the Social Security Act)
Current Narrative:
MDHS will utilize partnerships with community-based organizations and agencies to impact the whole family by taking a multi-generational approach. This approach seeks to provide the basic needs of the family and the skills that will enable the family to become self-sufficient and ensure future well-being. The Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) Program will promote sexual risk avoidance education as defined by Section 510 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 710) for youth 10-19 years of age and their families. The SRAE Program, known as The Healthy Teens for a Better Mississippi initiative, provides educational and innovative programs on healthy choices, youth development and sexual risk avoidance to aid in the continued reduction in teen pregnancies and out-of-wedlock births. Through this initiative CHAT (Choosing Healthy Alternatives for Teens) was created to engage teens in conversation surrounding teen pregnancy, making healthy choices, sexual risk avoidance and participating in peer leadership. These programs allow teens and parents alike to engage in a variety of activities/programs designed to address the challenges many teens face each day.