Name of Event:          I AM WORTH THE WAIT

Date(s) of Event:        Launch 2 May 2014

Time of Event:            Ongoing

Location of Event:       Community and Schools

In conjunction with the celebrations planned for Child Month in May 2014, the Family Resource Centre (FRC) would like to bring awareness to the issue of teen pregnancy prevention.

Often youth do not engage in the critical thinking processes necessary to make decisions that are life-altering. This initiative aims to provide tools for schools and homes to build individuals that understand they are “worth the wait.”

The theme FRC has chosen for its campaign is, “I’m worth the wait”. We want teenagers to think big picture about the decisions they are making and to remember the following:

·         YOU ARE… smart and capable of making great choices. Don’t believe anyone who says you can’t exercise self-control over your own body.

·         YOU ARE… special and valuable for lots of reasons. Don’t fall for the line that says you’re only worth something if you have sex.

·         YOU ARE… worthy of respect. Don’t give in to the idea that just because you’ve done it before, you have to keep doing it.

·         YOU ARE… worth the wait!

As a part of the campaign, FRC will distribute a winning poster created by a 16 year old that illustrates the consequences sex may have and how your life may be impacted (attached).

In addition, FRC will be delivering presentations at schools that invited them which are John Gray High School and Cayman International School.  This presentation hopes to get students to thinking critically about their future. Students will also be encouraged to sign take commitment cards that acknowledges their self-worth and that the decisions they make surrounding sex can be life-changing and wear a glow in the dark bracelet that says I am worth the wait. The posters and bracelets will also be distributed at Batabano parades in partnership with Department of Children and Family Services.

The mission of this campaign is to promote values, behaviour and policies that reduce both teen pregnancy and unplanned pregnancy among young adults. By increasing the proportion of children born into welcoming, intact families who are prepared to take on the demanding task of raising the next generation; our efforts will improve the well-being of children and strengthen the nation.

The first Friday of May has been identified as an annual launch of teen pregnancy prevention awareness.  If you would like more information, contact the Family Resource Centre.

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For further information contact: Miriam Foster, 949-0006

Email: frc@ gov.ky