Strategic Solutions For Families Inc

Ssff implemented the solid ground sexual risk avoidance education (srae-b) program in bolivar, coahoma, sunflower, and washington counties in the ms delta. This program was designed to reduce teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (stis/stds), including hiv, by equipping youth with the knowledge and skills to voluntarily refrain from non-marital sexual activity. The program utilized the evidence-based choosing the best life curriculum for middle school students and choosing the best journey for high school students. In 2024, we positively impacted 296 youth through the healthy relationship instruction in 8th 12th grade. Of these, 296 students (43%) attended at least six sessions, completing 75% or more of the curriculum. We also enrolled 57 youth in the youth leadership council (ylc), achieving 95% of the annual goal. (continue from page 2 schedule o)

Ssff supported various community events and solid ground programs to help our youth and families stand strong.

Funds awarded from the womens foundation of mississippi were leveraged to provide incentives for completion ceremonies for the solid ground healthy relationship classes and to implement a mommy-n-me parent program. Parents and students received completion certificates, phone chargers, water bottles, subway gift cards, pizza, donuts and other snacks.