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Article: HHS Awards Grants Nationwide to Support Abstinence Education, Services to Teens
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- July 2, 2002
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WASHINGTON, July 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- HHS Secretary Tommy G.
Thompson today announced 95 new grants totaling more than $27.7
million to help communities develop and implement abstinence
education programs for young people ages 12 to 18.
"Abstinence education programs create an environment within
communities that supports teens in their decision to remain abstinent
until marriage," Thompson said. "These grants will help communities
develop programs that give teens the confidence and self-esteem to
make good choices for themselves and their futures."
HHS' Health Resources and Services Administration released two
types of Community-Based Abstinence Education Grants: three-year
implementation ...