2. Introduction
Lighthouse Outreach, Inc., is a community based, grass roots organization
established in 2001 and incorporated in 2005. It was founded by Christ
Church Ministries with the philosophy of "to be effective, a program must
focus not just on a city, but on the individuals who live there.“
In 2007, Lighthouse Outreach, Inc. received the community based abstinence
education five year renewable grant, and in 2010 the teenage pregnancy
prevention grant awarded by the US Department of Health & Human
Services. The fulfillment of this award is through The Lighthouse Project and
the Yes!Dare2Dream Program.
3. Lighthouse Project Mission
Lighthouse Project's mission is to educate and empower teens
ages 13-16 of Greater Hampton Roads through the Yes! Dare to
Dream Youth Empowerment Program (D2D), an innovative
approach to teen pregnancy prevention and avoidance of other
risky behaviors.
4. Lighthouse Project Success
Research after previous Lighthouse programs has shown that:
1) Teens who had never engaged in sexual activity reported their
intent to remain abstinent.
2) Sexually active teens reported a new commitment to not engage in
sex.
3) A large percentage of teens reported increased knowledge regardi r
risky behaviors.
5. What are the teens saying?
“One thing I learned during this class is what the common
STD’s are and how they affect and look on your body. This
course was leaps and bounds better than last years. “
“I enjoyed this class because it taught me things I never
knew, it’s a great learning environment, it was fun! “
“This class really helps me feel comfortable about this. “
6. US Department of Health & Human Services
defines abstinence education as:
The standards of abstinence education (A-H elements) were
written into law to support the overall goal to reduce out-of-
wedlock childbirth. It has become clear that integrating the
theme of abstinence and healthy marriage is crucial for
equipping and empowering young people to successfully live
abstinent lifestyles.
7. Renewed Abstinence
“Renewed Abstinence” is introduced as a choice. Great
sensitivity is considered towards students that are sexually
active. Although you can never get your virginity back, one
can still benefit by choosing to return to a way of life that is
free from sexual involvement.
8. The Problem: State Trends & Statistics
The Center for Disease Control and the Virginia Department of Health report that
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and teen pregnancy remain major public health
challenges in the United States. While substantial progress has been made in reducing
these rates, there is still work to be done.
National & State teen pregnancy rate vs. Virginia Planning District 23
(Per 1000 births)
70 61.9
60 48.5 45.5
40.5 44.4
50 35.4
34.4 37.1
40 26.9
27 26.7 27.1 27.6
30
17.1
20 9.1 13.4
10
0
9. Yes!Dare2 Dream Program Design
Our programs are age appropriate and medically
accurate and designed to provide an intervention
that prevents teen pregnancy. It also prepares
adolescents to become financially self-sufficient, as
well as, gain healthy relationship, goal setting and
leadership skills.
10. Yes!Dare2Dream Program Evaluation
Lighthouse Outreach is dedicated to providing the youth in the Hampton
Roads area the most effective programming available. In order to do so, an
extensive evaluation is undertaken throughout the year.
The main source for the program evaluation comes from pre, post , 6 and
12 month follow-up surveys. The surveys are confidential and anonymous
and aid in tailoring programs to the specific youth we serve.
Moreover, community needs assessments and focus group interviews are
also conducted to assess satisfaction with the program’s various
components, secure feedback on media components, and identify any
issues associated with the evaluation process or the programming.
11. Understanding ALL the consequences
of teen sex
• Physical • Social
• Disease- STD’s • Low self-esteem
• Pregnancy • Depression
• Increased Probability of • Guilt
involvement in other high • Rejection
risk behaviors, such • Loss of Reputation
as, drugs and alcohol
• Potential loss of social
network
12. Understanding ALL the consequences
of teen sex
• Intellectual • Spiritual
• Loss of focus on goals • Internal Conflict
• Decreased graduation • Guilt
rate • Disconnect with spiritual
• Depression man
• Impaired decision making • Potential loss of religious
• Suicidal thoughts social network
• Thoughts of involvement
of other high risk
behaviors
13. Understanding ALL the consequences
of teen sex
• Emotional • Financial
• Low self-esteem • Healthcare expenses
• Suicidal thoughts/ attempts • Childcare expenses
• Guilt • Transportation Issues
• Depression • Government Assistance
• Hopelessness • Food
• Stress • Shelter
• Mood Swings • Clothing
• Confusion • Extra Tax Burden
• Withdraw from • Potential Decreased Earning
family/friends Potential
• Feelings of disappointment • Employment
14. How can parents help to prevent their
kids from these consequences?
Parents + Yes!Dare2Dream= HELP
15. Parent Connectedness:
40 Developmental Assets
Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets® are
concrete, common sense, positive experiences and
qualities essential to raising successful young people.
These assets have the power during critical adolescent
years to influence choices young people make and help
them become caring, responsible adults.
(www.search-institute .org)
16. Benefits to Community & Teens
Teens have
increased self-
esteem
Teens will be more
Less teen
productive citizens in
pregnancies
the community.
Teens would be
EMPOWERED to Less infection from
dream big and to be sexual activity
all that they can be. Teens will be
more
productive
citizens in their
communities
Less teen violence in
Increased self-
our schools and our
esteem
communities.
Our teens will be
healthier and safer
because they would
Teens strive to reach
have learned skills to
their life goals and
help them make
plans.
positive decisions for
their lives and their
future.
17. Benefits to Parents
Provides teens
Free program with the skills
where snacks are needed to make
provided healthy choices
and set goals
Creates
opportunities for
Positive summer
parents/guardians
program that
to maintain open
empowers teens in
dialogue with their
a safe environment
teens regarding
their futures
19. Yes!Dare2Dream Partnerships
Community Saturation Model: a social marketing strategy that
connects everyone in a community to reinforce a message
•Hampton Health
Department
Medical Community
Faith Based
Organizations
•Pattern Interrupt Ministries
•Miracle Temple Baptist Church
•Abyssinia Baptist Church
•Little Zion Baptist Church
•West End Baptist Church Youth Serving Organizations
•Outstanding Youth on the Move
•Compasion
•Family and Child Empowerment Services
•Sister II Sister
•Global Resources and Community
Enterprises
•Y. H Thomas Community Center
22. Attendance to every session
is very important for
maximum impact. Every
parent that has a child that
successfully completes the
Yes!Dare2Dream program
will be entered into a raffle for
a chance to win a $50
giftcard
23. Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Yes!Dare2Dream program volunteer
• Community Rally
• Community Presentations/ Exhibit Tables
• Youth Advisory Board
24. www.lighthouse-outreach.org
Or contact us at:
2021A Cunningham Dr. Suite #5
Hampton, VA 23666
(757)827-7787
Fax# (757)827-0063
Facebook: Yes!Dare2Dream
